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ANTI-AGING MADE EASY WITH AYURVEDA’S RASAYANA THERAPY

THE CONUNDRUM OF AGING.

When we’re young, we wish that we were older. We pine to stay out late and see R-Rated movies. But as time passes, we find ourselves searching for youth. We amass lotions and potions that swear to reverse the signs of aging and restore us back to that age of innocence.

Here’s a novel idea: Why not embrace aging? Rather than wistfully wishing we were younger, why don’t we honor the changes and all the beautiful knowledge that comes with it? That is what Ayurveda does. Ancient India’s ageless system of medicine proves that the grass can be green at any age—with the right mindset.

Ayurveda teaches us that aging is a gift. It allows us the opportunity to tap into our inner wisdom and celebrate the opportunity of each new day. Ayurveda’s approach to natural anti-aging is known as rasayana chikitsa, a holistic rejuvenation of mind and body that retains youthfulness and vitality. (Rasayana is an ancient sanskrit words that means path of essence.) The ethos of Rasayana is prevention and restoration: Various Rasayana therapy techniques care for the skin, hair, mind, and body, keeping it in optimal health and balance so we age with grace and longevity.

It’s a profound and freeing approach that can have incredible anti-aging benefits for our mind, spirit, body, and complexion.

Rasayana for Skin

Intentionally and consistently caring for the skin is the most powerful way to prevent and reduce signs of aging. As we age the epidermis begins to lose its water retention and the fatty substances that keep skin elastic and moisturized. It’s essential to nurture and replenish the skin with nutrient-rich essential oils, hydrating rosewater, and replenishing masks. With every treatment and application, take a moment to massage and appreciate the skin. This will help to keep collagen and circulation boosted and cellular turnover stimulate.

Rasayana for Hair

As we age our hair can grow brittle, dry, damaged, and dull. Ayurvedic treatments get to the root (literally) of aging hair issues. UMA’s Intensely Nourishing Hair Oil delivers clarifying extracts of grapefruit and lemon to remove impurities and nourish follicles, enhancing elasticity and strengthening hair from root to end. If you’re keen to make at at-home natural hair treatment, blend five to six tablespoons of Bhringraj (Ayurveda’s “King of Herbs”) with water to form a paste. Apply to the scalp and leave for twenty minutes before washing out. Bhringraj has been shown to thicken strands, stimulate growth, and prevent premature graying.

Rasayana for Mind

Meditation is an obvious—and important—practice for caring for the mind. Ayurveda recommends meditation coupled with a nutrient-rich diet rich with key Ayurvedic herbs for maintaining intellect and memory as time goes on. Organic carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and seasonal fruit are all recommended “memory foods” (while meat is particularly bad). The Ayurvedic herb Brahmi is highly touted for enhancing memory, cognition, and mood. Steep the herb in boiled water or milk for regenerative cup of tea.

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Rasayana for Body

Almonds, walnuts, turmeric, and ghee are also vital ayurvedic ingredients to building ojas, our life essence, within the body. In addition to a balanced diet that fuels our digestive fire and creates ojas, you should also introduce the art of abhyanga, or massage, into your ritual to release toxins, improve muscle tone, and release stress. A 15-minute daily self-massage can make a world of difference in keeping the body limber. Sesame oil is great for aging skin with its warm, calming properties that nurture all of the body’s tissues.

The advice in this column is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease, or affect the structure or function of the body.  The information herein does not constitute medical advice. Anyone suffering from a medical condition should consult with a physician. User reviews do not constitute a guarantee that you will achieve the same results—what works for one may not work for another.

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3 PROVEN WAYS TO ACHIEVE AGELESS SKIN WITH UMA’S CLEANSER

Our Absolute Anti Aging Rose Honey Cleanser is packed with some of nature’s most power-packed anti-aging ingredients. This formula is central to our cleansing ritual, it whisks away dirt and toxins while having deeply efficacious action to soothe & repair even the most sensitive of complexions. Not only is this a central cleansing agent, our Rose Honey Cleanser is quite multi-faceted. Here are 3 fabulously lovely ways to use our Absolute Anti-Aging Rose Honey Cleanser:

AS A FACE MASK

Our Absolute Anti-Aging Rose Honey Cleanser is made up of nourishing honey, brightening lemon extract, soothing rose and exfoliating powder of oats. These potent ingredients combined create a thick yet smooth texture that glides on seamlessly on wet skin. The benefit of this incredible texture: it doubles as a mask! Antioxidant-rich honey gently lifts surface debris and excess oils while balancing the skin’s natural pH and calming any kind of inflammation. Lemon extracts deeply clarify pores and lighten imperfections, reducing pore size with every use. Leaving it on as a mask maximizes the skincare benefits of each botanical ingredient by allowing it to seep into your skin and letting it soak up all the goodness. 

Directions:

Apply the cleanser onto wet skin in and leave it on your face for 10-15 mins.

When you’re ready to rinse off do so by splashing your face with water and rubbing off the mask in a circular motion, powders of rose and oats wield gentle exfoliating action, potently brightening skin while preserving health and vitality.

AS A BODY SCRUB 

Our Absolute Anti-Aging Rose Honey Cleanser makes a fantastic body scrub. It exfoliates so gently that it can be used daily if needed. The best part about using it as a body scrub is that it not only exfoliates and buffs your skin but simultaneously moisturizes it. Essential oils of rose, sandalwood, and frankincense create a luminous barrier of protection so skin is left cleansed, nourished, hydrated and protected.

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AS A LIP BUFFER 

Everyone knows the secret to creating the best canvas for any lipstick is a great Lip Scrub or Buffer. Our Anti-Aging Rose Honey Cleanser could be your lip’s sweetest treat yet. Powder of oats and rose gently exfoliate and buff off any dry, chapped skin from your lips whereas the honey soothes any inflammation and fills your lips with all the antioxidants it needs. Leaving your lips soft, supple and perfectly moisturized. Follow the buffer with our Absolute Anti Aging Lip Oil for the sweetest, most kissable lips.

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STAY YOUTHFUL IN WINTER: ANTI-AGING OILS FOR SKIN & HAIR

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter during Kapha season, our skin becomes more susceptible to imbalance, which can lead to dryness, dullness and irritation. As Ayurveda stresses, our bodies and minds are deeply connected to our external environments, making it important to adjust our beauty and wellness practices according to the season. During Kapha season, it’s vital to pay extra attention to staying warm and hydrated. These essential oils and products, formulated with nourishing and hydrating Ayurvedic ingredients, can help you do just that.

ROSEHIP, TURMERIC, & PAPAYA EXTRACT FOR SOFT, SUPPLE SKIN

ROSEHIP OIL

Luxuriously aromatic, precious rosehip oil is packed with powerfully-hydrating essential fatty acids, allowing it to incorporate seamlessly onto the skin, offering deep and long-lasting moisture. Rosehip oil is also a dry oil, meaning it absorbs fully into the skin without leaving any sticky residue or shininess. Instead, the skin will be imbued with a radiant & healthy glow.

TURMERIC

Turmeric has been revered in Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years for its immense healing and therapeutic effects. Full of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric’s benefits include combating heart disease and depression and promoting potent anti-aging effects. When applied to the skin, turmeric deeply hydrates the skin and brings out its natural glow, resulting in a glowing and even complexion. It further promotes evenness and hydration by combatting inflammation, enabling the skin to radiate with health and hydration.

PAPAYA EXTRACT

Papaya extract is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins and nutrients, lycopenes and more, making it an excellent source of nutrition and hydration for the skin.

Thanks to its high water content and its abundance of Vitamins A, C and E, papaya extract deeply hydrates and moisturizes the skin. While transforming the skin into a supple, soft complexion, it also soothes the skin and imbues it with a radiant glow, leaving one looking youthful and revitalized.

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MORINGA OIL AND INDIAN GOOSEBERRY FOR LUSCIOUS, SLEEK HAIR

UMA RECOMMENDS

Our Intensely Nourishing Hair Oil maximizes the revitalizing, nourishing benefits for winter hair-care of both Moringa oil and Indian Gooseberry in an indulgent blend designed to combat dryness and damage, stimulate hair growth and imbue the hair with radiance.

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GERANIUM FOR FULL, BOUNCY LIPS

Geranium is a potent aromatherapeutic ingredient whose beauty and wellness benefits are numerous. A natural astringent, geranium soothes inflammation and redness and provides deep hydration and toning to the skin. An excellent anti-aging ingredient, we use geranium in many of our skincare products, including our Absolute Anti Aging Lip Oil, which was designed to hydrate chapped, dry lips while instilling them with potent nourishment for long-lasting renewal, freshness and moisture.

UMA RECOMMENDS

For an indulgent winter self-care experience, we recommend trying out our Absolute Anti Aging Face Oil, which hydrates and softens the skin while also promoting evenness and glow and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. To moisturize and nourish the delicate, sensitive skin around our neck and chest, check out our Flawlessly Firming Neck, Chest & Décolletage Serum. To repair and revitalize skin that is extra-susceptible to dryness during the winter months, we recommend our versatile Deep Nourish Extreme Dryness Treatment, specially designed to soothe dry and irritated skin.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS: FACTS

Wander into the beauty section of your local department store, and you’ll find an abundant – even overwhelming – selection of anti-aging skincare products, all boasting the newest and most potent of active ingredients. But, where do these natural ingredients come from, and how do they work? In this roundup, we’ll give you background on some of the most common players in the anti-aging game, and give you what you need to make informed choices when it comes to investing in the best products for you. Here’s what you need to know:

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RETINOL 

Retinol has been an anti-aging prevention mainstay for years, and still hasn’t lost its popularity. So, what makes it so special? Retinol is a vitamin A derivative, and can be used in many different concentrations and forms. It prompts rapid cellular turnover, cell thickening and exfoliation, to reduce wrinkles, dark spots, large pores, and fine lines that occur because of sun damage or age. Retinol also slows the breakdown of collagen and stimulates the production of new collagen to bolster skin’s elasticity. Retinol rich products can cause redness and irritation, so start slow with over the counter, non-prescription retinol based products before resorting to higher concentrations! For a more natural alternative to retinol, consider incorporating rosehip seed oil into your natural skincare routine. Like retinol, this oil rejuvenates skin, and also prevents the formation of wrinkles and dark spots, for a refreshed, youthful look!

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ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS (AHA) 

Alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic and lactic acids are powerful anti-aging ingredients, as they quickly and effectively break the bonds between dead cells and skin – without the harsh scrubbing of mechanical exfoliants. In addition to their precise and efficient exfoliating effects, AHA’s also stimulate collagen production! They are a strong multipurpose solution to common signs of maturing skin, like wrinkles and excessively dry skin. Because they can cause photosensitivity, don’t forget to use a strong SPF when using alpha hydroxy acids. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to synthetic AHA products, lemons, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits are a great source of natural AHA’s. You can go a step further and combine citrus with yogurt (another source of naturally occurring AHA) and make a DIY face mask.

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HYDROQUINONE 

Hydroquinone works by inhibiting the enzyme that stimulates melanin in the skin. Excess melanin production is responsible for hyperpigmentation and melasma – two conditions which are frequently triggered by sun exposure. It has long been regarded one of the most effective agents for lightening uneven pigmentation, but can have adverse reactions in users with darker skin tones – sometimes exacerbating dark spots rather than lightening them. While recent studies have indicated a possible connection between hydroquinone exposure and cancer, these studies have not been comprehensive, and medical professionals largely consider hydroquinone a safe and effective lightening agent. However, if you’d like to pursue a more natural route, kojic acid, derived from mushrooms, is another potent lightening agent.

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HYALURONIC ACID 

Hyaluronic acid is another ubiquitous component of many popular anti-aging products on the market today. This naturally occurring compound maintains skin’s elasticity and strength, and has a tremendous water retention capacity – it can hold over 1000 times its weight in water. Since moisture loss and dryness are a common cause of sagging and wrinkling skin, hyaluronic acid replenishes the skin’s moisture to smooth and soften skin. It also protects against UVB rays, which can cause sun spots! Integrating hyaluronic acid into your skin care regimen at a young age can help ensure skin is consistently moisturized, and help stave off visible signs of aging skin even as the skin matures! Some studies indicate natural tamarind seed extract may work similarly to hyaluronic acid to smooth wrinkles and promote moisture retention.

For our favorite solution for youthful, glowing skin, check out our Absolute Anti-Aging Face Oil – it’s a moisture rich, 100% organic and botanical blend that dramatically diminishes visible signs of aging.

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ANTI-AGING ESSENTIALS: SANDALWOOD IS THE SECRET TO YOUTHFUL SKIN

Interested in learning about more anti-aging ingredients? Check out the rest of our Anti-Aging Essentials series here.

More than just an indulgent, soothing fragrance, sandalwood oil works wonders for aging skin. Lauded in Ayurvedic tradition for its countless beauty and wellness applications, this essential oil is packed with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic and anti-aging properties. As a result, it makes an especially potent ingredient against signs of aging, like wrinkles, inflammation, and age spots. With so many purifying properties, sandalwood essential luxurious oil makes a wonderful natural anti-aging essential for all skin types.

SANDALWOOD’S PURIFYING POWERS

In addition to the calming, tension-relieving effects of sandalwood on the mind, it also provides a host of anti-aging benefits for the skin, which include:

1. Reducing wrinkles: Thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, sandalwood powerfully combats free radical damage, thus increasing skin elasticity and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles.
2. Combating inflammation: Sandalwood makes a great antiseptic, combating inflammation and reducing irritation. Its cooling effect allows it to alleviate conditions like sunburns and rashes.
3. Minimizing acne: Sandalwood’s astringent and anti-inflammatory properties enable it to minimize oil production while keeping the skin hydrated. Studies show that sandalwood is effective in treating a number of skin conditions, including acne.
4. Evening skin tone: The natural cooling effect of sandalwood is reinforced by the presence of alpha-santalol, which inhibits hyperpigmentation and the appearance of age spots, thus leaving the skin more even, bright, and toned.

HOW TO USE SANDALWOOD FOR ANTI-AGING

While sandalwood oil can be used on its own in natural DIY masks and self massages, UMA also has a number of products that highlight this wonderfully potent ingredient. These products—like our Absolute Anti Aging Face Oil, Ultimate Brightening Rose Toner, and Flawlessly Firming Neck Chest and Décolletage Serum—are specifically designed to firm, brighten, and tone the skin, making them luxurious and effective additions to any wellness routine.

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UNLOCK THE BEAUTY SECRETS OF ROSEHIP OIL: BRIGHTENING FOR AGELESS SKIN

Interested in learning about more natural anti-aging ingredients? Check out the rest of our Anti-Aging Essentials series here.

Reminiscent of the aroma of fresh roses on a bright spring day, rosehip oil delivers both luxurious sweetness and powerful anti-aging benefits. Rosehip oil, which is extracted from the fruit and seeds of rose plants, has been long revered in Ayurvedic tradition for its abundance of vitamins and antioxidants. With regular application, users of rosehip oil can boast a glowing, youthful complexion—with a luxurious aroma to match.

ANTI-AGING BENEFITS OF ROSEHIP OIL

• Hydration: Loaded with essential fatty acids, rosehip absorbs seamlessly into the skin for deep, long-lasting hydration. Furthermore, rosehip oil is a dry oil, so it moisturizes the skin without leaving it looking greasy or shiny.
• Wrinkle reduction: Vitamin- and antioxidant-rich rosehip oil combats wrinkles, fine lines, and other free radical damage. As cosmetic research scientist Marisa Plescia notes, “With high levels of vitamin C, rosehip seed oil can help with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, give glowing and brighten skin, and help fight free-radicals in the skin.”
• Skin elasticity: Abundant in Vitamins A and C, rosehip oil also stimulates the production of collagen, which increases skin elasticity and further combats the appearance of wrinkles. Studies show that rosehip oil is indeed an efficacious tool for increasing skin elasticity and firmness.
• Age spot reduction: The Vitamin C in rosehip oil also helps brighten and tone the skin, thus reducing the appearance of age spots, fine-line and wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

UMA RECOMMENDS:

These UMA products incorporate luxurious rosehip oil with other powerful and natural anti-aging ingredients to promote radiant, firm, and youthful skin.

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ANTI-AGING ESSENTIALS: HOW PAPAYA ELIMINATES WRINKLES, INFLAMMATION, AND MORE

Interested in learning about more anti-aging ingredients? Check out the rest of our Anti-Aging Essentials series here.

Sweet, nutrient-rich papaya is not only a tropical delicacy—when applied as an extract, it also boasts powerful natural anti-aging effects, from wrinkle reduction to skin brightening and toning. Originally found in regions like Central America and Southern Mexico, papaya has long been lauded by medical experts and in studies for its antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory benefits on our health. These benefits derive from papaya’s rich abundance of Vitamins A, C, and E, and lycopenes, making it a powerful and versatile natural remedy.

These antioxidants and nutrients also have a remarkable effect on our skin, fighting off damage and turning the skin radiant and youthful. As a result, papaya extract can effectively combat dreaded signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dullness, and dark spots. Nutrient-rich papaya extract thus provides a potent and luxurious anti-aging salve that improves not only the appearance of the skin, but also its long-term health.

HOW PAPAYA EXTRACT PROMOTES YOUTHFUL, GLOWING SKIN

1. It reduces wrinkles: Studies show that an excess of free radical activity is a large cause of wrinkle production and damage that occurs as we grow older. Full of antioxidants like Vitamin C and lycopene, papaya extract can effectively neutralize free radicals, thus helping the skin to remain youthful and firm. Papaya’s antioxidants may also help improve skin elasticity, which can further reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
2. It brightens, hydrates, and evens the skin: The nourishing presence of Vitamins A, C, and E, in addition to papaya’s high water content, makes papaya extract a powerful tool for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. Papaya also contains the enzyme pepsin, which helps to smooth skin and give it a healthy, radiant glow. Furthermore, the enzymes and vitamins in papaya may also have skin-lightening properties, enabling it to promote even, toned and glowy skin.
3. It soothes inflammation: Studies show that carotenoid-rich papaya has the potential to soothe inflammation, whose appearance on our skin may often reflect deeper underlying conditions.
4. It protects the skin from damage: As a result of its ability to combat free radical damage, studies show that papaya provides protection against oxidative stress, which is linked to both signs of aging and harmful diseases. When applied to the skin, papaya extract helps to slow the aging process by protecting the skin from damage.

UMA RECOMMENDS:

Many of our targeted anti-aging products utilize this nutrient-rich ingredient for he most potent anti-aging effects. We recommend our Absolute Anti Aging Face Mask, Ultimate Brightening Face Mask, and Ultimate Brightening Rose Toner for toned, hydrated, and youthful skin.

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NOURISH AND REPAIR: POMEGRANATE’S 5 AGE-DEFYING MAGIC FOR YOUR SKIN

Interested in learning about more anti-aging ingredients? Check out the rest of our Anti-Aging Essentials series here.

Often touted as a superfood for its abilities to boost the immune system and lower inflammation, pomegranate is also a superstar for natural skincare. Esteemed in ancient Egypt both as a nutritional and medicinal wonder, this fruit is packed with antioxidants that benefit both mind and body. Thanks to these abundant antioxidants—which include Vitamin C, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid—pomegranate makes an extremely efficacious natural anti-aging tool. When added to your daily skincare routine, this all-natural solution can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, inflammation, and more.

Anti-aging Benefits Of Pomegranate Seed Oil

1. Fine line reduction: Pomegranate is full of polyphenols—plant-based micronutrients—like anthocyanins and ellagic acid, which, as cosmetic scientist Dr. Shuting Hu notes, “help to detox the skin of free radicals while also repairing skin that could have been damaged from environmental factors like UV radiation.” Studies show that these detoxifying and reparative qualities enable pomegranate seed oil to improve skin cell regeneration and elasticity, thus decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Deep hydration: Pomegranate also contains powerful fatty acids that hydrate and soften the skin. Dry, cracked, or flaky skin becomes moisturized without leaving visible oiliness or stickiness. Studies show that pomegranate seed oil’s deeply penetrating properties make it an effective moisturizing, exfoliating and protecting skin treatment, making it a powerful solution for all skin types.
3. UV protection: Thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, pomegranate seed oil is also believed to protect the skin from the free radicals in UV rays and pollution. Studies corroborate the notion that it provides a natural form of protection against UV rays—though, of course, wearing sunscreen remains extremely important.
4. Increased collagen production: Rich in Vitamin C, pomegranate also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which in turn increases skin elasticity. This elasticity tightens and tones loose or sagging skin, imbuing it with radiance and youthfulness.
5. Decreased inflammation: Antioxidants and Vitamin C in pomegranate also allow it to reduce inflammation, which occurs as a natural result of its ability to combat free radical damage. As aesthetician Taylor Worden tells mindbodygreen, pomegranate seed oil “works as an anti-inflammatory to decrease inflammation, fight the free radicals, and will lighten, tighten, and brighten the skin.”

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Ready to try out this wonderful, antioxidant-packed, anti-aging oil? UMA recommends our Absolute Anti Aging Discovery Kit, Ultimate Brightening Face Oil, and Total Rejuvenation Night Face Oil. These products utilize pomegranate seed oil in harmonious combination with other powerful ingredients to make the ultimate natural anti-aging remedies.

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UNLOCK THE POWER OF CHAMOMILE OIL: SOOTHE YOUR AGING SKIN

Many people drink a warm cup of chamomile tea in the evenings to relax at the end of a long day or to gear up for a good night’s sleep. Research backs up the common uses for this popular herbal remedy: studies show that chamomile help in stress management, improves sleep quality and alleviates symptoms of anxiety.

One lesser-known benefit of chamomile may be its ability to soothe irritated skin and slow signs of aging. Thousands of years ago, however, ancient Greeks and Egyptians used crushed chamomile on their skin to heal wounds and irritation. Today, research supports the ancient knowledge behind these chamomile-based remedies for skin, showing it to be a powerful tool against inflammation, wrinkles, and age spots.

What makes chamomile so potent is the presence of the antioxidant azulene (more specifically, chamazulene), which has immense soothing benefits for the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties enable it to alleviate redness, irritation, hyperpigmentation, acne, and more. As a result, it leaves the skin looking smooth, even, and revitalized. When applied to the skin, chamomile oil thus makes a potent, aromatic, luxurious and natural anti-aging remedy, perfect for those who struggle with unevenness or age spots.

HOW CHAMOMILE OIL TREATS REDNESS, AGE SPOTS, AND MORE

1. It lightens age spots and hyperpigmentation: An overproduction of melanin, often resulting from sun damage or acne, causes the formation of hyperpigmentation of age spots. According to dermatologist Dendy Engelman, “Chamomile has astringent and brightening properties that, in addition to tightening pores and softening the skin, can fade acne scars and hyperpigmentation when used regularly.” Thanks to these properties, chamomile oil makes a great natural remedy for age spots, hyperpigmentation, and other damage caused by injury or inflammation.
2. It alleviates redness and inflammation: Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile oil effectively reduces redness and inflammation when applied to the skin. By alleviating skin damage, it can treat conditions like sunburn, allergies, and acne.
3. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines: Chamomile is loaded with potent antioxidants, like polyphenols and phytochemicals, which combat free radical damage. It reduces free radical-induced oxidative stress, which is linked to the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. As a result, these symptoms of aging lessen with the application of chamomile oil giving naturally glowing skin.
4. It soothes sensitive skin: As dermatologist Joshua Zeichner tells Byrdie, “Chamomile helps block signals in the body known as prostaglandins, which are responsible for inflammation.” Chamomile’s anti-inflammatory qualities make it an especially potent resource for those with sensitive skin and conditions like rosacea. If you’re looking for a soothing natural ingredient that won’t irritate or inflame sensitive skin, chamomile makes a fantastic option for natural skincare.

UMA RECOMMENDS:

For products that utilize chamomile oil to target irritation, unevenness, and dryness, we recommend our Total Rejuvenation Night Face Oil. Furthermore, as one big contributor to signs of aging is stress, we recommend wellness oils designed to promote relaxation and balance, like our Pure Calm Wellness Oil and Pure Bliss Wellness Oil.

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UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF ALOE VERA: KEY TO SMOOTH, AGE-DEFYING BEAUTY

Across cultures and centuries, aloe vera has been revered as a potent medicinal and healing ingredient. With its applications dating as far back as ancient Egypt, this tropical cactus originated in North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Canary Islands, and it is now grown in tropical climates all around the world. Thanks to their increasing popularity, many people even grow their own aloe vera plants indoors! (Note: while the gel of an aloe plant can be used to promote wound healing, it should not be ingested, as it may cause negative symptoms like nausea, indigestion, and even kidney damage.)

While it is widely known that aloe vera can powerfully treat sunburn and wounds, this superstar ingredient also boasts a number of other benefits for one’s health and appearance. Research suggests that aloe vera can lower blood sugar levels, treat acid reflux, and even potentially slow breast cancer growth. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it can treat conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and its antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties also enable it to effectively treat and prevent dandruff.

In addition to these impressive health benefits, aloe vera has been esteemed within Ayurvedic tradition for its ability to bring youthfulness and radiance to the skin. Its Sanskrit word, kumari, means “a beautiful young girl,” which reflects its powerful anti-aging properties. Not only can it heal wounded and damaged skin—it also reduces wrinkles and age spots, provides deep hydration, and combats acne, leaving the complexion glowing and clear. It’s the powerful anti-aging ingredient you didn’t know you needed. Here, we break down what makes aloe vera so potent and its numerous anti-aging benefits.

WHAT MAKES ALOE VERA SUCH A POTENT SKINCARE INGREDIENT?

As research demonstrates, aloe vera’s benefits for both natural skincare and health derive from factors like its antioxidant-rich composition and its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

It Has Remarkable Healing Properties

Research shows that aloe vera has the ability to increase collagen production and change collagen composition, thus speeding up wound contraction and healing. In addition, the presence of the compound aloin in aloe vera may also speed up the skin-healing process. Furthermore, the antioxidant protein metallothionein can protect skin from UV damage. Whether you’re dealing with wounds, burns, or sunburns, aloe vera offers a soothing healing solution for many ailments.

It’s Rich In Antioxidants

Aloe vera is rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, calcium, and zinc. Many of these are powerful antioxidants, which neutralize the free radicals that lead to wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. These antioxidants can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots in addition to strengthening the skin providing a natural anti-aging treatment.

It Has An Antiseptic Effect

Aloe vera contains antiseptic agents like lupeol, salicylic acid, and sulfur. These agents give it efficacious antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, allowing it to treat conditions like psoriasis and eczema. These same properties also enable it to ameliorate dandruff.

It’s Anti-inflammatory

Aloe vera has been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory effects thanks to its inhibition of the cyclooxygenase pathway. As a result, it can treat various types of inflammation, ranging from acne to wounds to damaged hair.

WHAT ARE THE ANTI AGING BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA?

Given the numerous healing, detoxifying, hydrating and exfoliating and nutrition-giving properties of aloe vera, it’s no wonder that it also makes a potent anti-aging ingredient for our skin.

It Increases Skin Elasticity

As research demonstrates, the presence of sterol molecules in aloe vera promotes collagen production. While this collagen production can help heal wounds, it can also increase skin elasticity, leading to a firm, tight complexion.

It Reduces Wrinkles And Fine Line

On the flipside of increasing skin elasticity, aloe vera’s ability to stimulate collagen production also enables it to decrease the appearance of wrinkles: as the skin firms and tightens, fine lines and wrinkles become less visible. Additionally, aloe vera’s abundance of antioxidants enables it to combat the free radical damage from factors like UV exposure and pollution that causes the skin to form wrinkles and age spots.

It Lightens Age Spots And Hyperpigmentation

Many factors can lead to the formation of age spots and hyperpigmentation, including acne, pollution, UV damage, and the natural processes of aging. As several studies demonstrate, the aloesin compound in aloe vera can effectively lighten and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, in part because it inhibits the over-production of melanin, which causes dark spots to form. When applied to the skin, aloe vera can thus decrease the appearance of imperfections and age spots, contributing to a bright, even complexion.

It Provides Deep Hydration

As we age, our skin tends to become more prone to dryness and dullness. Fortunately, aloe vera helps to combat these effects by aiding the skin in retaining moisture. As dermatologist Marisa Garshick, M.D, tells mindbodygreen, “The leaf of the aloe vera plant is rich in water, particularly in the innermost layer, so it helps to hydrate the skin and lock in moisture.” Furthermore, the presence of mucopolysaccharides also encourages moisture retention, leaving dry skin feeling hydrated, soft, and refreshed.

UMA RECOMMENDS

Curious about how to incorporate this anti-aging wonder into your regular skincare routine? While it can be applied as both an extract and a gel, we’ve harnessed the healing powers of aloe vera in conjunction with other luxurious, natural, skin-enhancing botanicals to maximize their anti-aging effects. We recommend our Deeply Clarifying Neem Charcoal Cleanser for soothing acne and inflammation and bringing a natural brightness and radiance to the skin. To reduce the appearance of dark spots and provide deep hydration and glow, we recommend our Ultimate Brightening Face Mask. For those who are looking for a purifying, hydrating toner that is both lightweight and efficacious, we recommend our Deeply Clarifying Aloe Alum Toner.

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