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The Nine Ayurvedic Anti-Aging Properties of Youthful Skin Cream
People
who use the Youthful
Skin Cream on a regular basis have reported some phenomenal results,
with wrinkles melting away and skin regaining its youthful moisture
content in a very short time. Independent research has also shown
that these results are real, and can be measured in a quantifiable
way.
Traditional
ayurvedic requirements for categorizing a product as "anti-aging"
are much more stringent and comprehensive than the conventional understanding
of the term in the cosmetics industry. According to The Council of Maharishi Ayurveda Physicians the remarkable efficacy of this cream stems
from the meticulous adherence to the techniques and formulas from
the ancient ayurvedic tradition. The traditional knowledge behind
the Youthful
Skin Cream formula is the key to its success.
Skin
Health: The Ayurvedic Perspective
According
to ayurveda, a number of factors determine skin health and youthfulness,
and these include proper moisture balance (Kapha in balance), effective
functioning of the metabolic mechanisms that coordinate all the various
chemical and hormonal reactions of the skin (Pitta in balance), and
efficient circulation of blood and nutrients to the different layers
of the skin (Vata in balance).
The health
of the following three types of body tissue are especially reflected
in the skin: nutritional fluid, blood and muscle. The nutrient fluid
"feeds" all of the body's tissues and keeps the skin healthy;
blood is associated with liver function and purifies the skin; and
muscle provides skin firmness.
Waste
products of the body tissues are also involved in skin health. For
instance, sweat, the waste-product of fat production, helps to purify
and refine the skin.
To be
effective, an anti-aging cream has to provide support to all of these
areas.
The
Nine Ayurvedic Anti-Aging Properties
- Anti-aging
Effect (Vayasthapana)
An herbal formula that nourishes the different aspects of the skin
and has an overall anti-aging effect is called vayasthapana, which
literally means "maintaining youthfulness" or "arresting
age.
There is a group of herbs in the Youthful
Skin Cream that together create this age-arresting effect. Gotu
Kola, in particular, is a renowned ayurvedic anti-aging herb. Modern
research also verifies that Gotu Kola has an anti-aging effect,
and in particular it enhances collagen synthesis.
- Youthful
Radiance (Varnya)
Varnya means the ability to enhance the radiance or bright complexion
of the skin. Varnya herbs in the Youthful
Skin Cream include Flame of Forest (Butea monosperma), Costus,
Silk Cotton Tree, Rose Petals and Indian Redwood.
- Protection
from normal wear and tear (Sandhanya)
Sandhanya herbs unify the healing and regenerative functions of
the skin, repairing the aging effects resulting from normal daily
living. Sensitive plant has the Sandhanya property. According to
modern research also, Sensitive Plant enhances healing and regeneration
of the nerves by 30 to 40 percent. Thus when applied topically,
the Youthful
Skin Cream helps repair damage from mild scratches, climatic
conditions (such as the aging effects of sun, wind, dryness, heat,
and cold) and normal wear and tear on the skin.
- Deep
healing (Branropana)
Branropana herbs enhance the deeper healing ability of the skin.
The Branropana herbs Gotu Kola and Sensitive plant are known for
their ability to heal wounds, and are contained in this traditional
formulation. It is due to both the Sandhanya and Branropana effects
that some people using Youthful
Skin Cream have even reported healing of scars and wounds.
- Enhancing
and nurturing (Twachya)
Twachya herbs and ingredients support moisture balance and provide
overall nourishment to the skin. Gotu Kola, Silk Cotton Tree, Costus,
and Rose Petals are the famous Twachya herbs used in this formula.
Grapefruit extract and natural sources of Vitamins A, C, and E are
included in Youthful Skin formula to nourish the skin and to enhance
the Twachya value of herbs.
It is due to the Twachya value that many people report that their
skin feels fed, feels nourished by the Youthful
Skin Cream. Feeding the skin properly-deep-layer, long-term
nourishment-is very important if you want to prevent skin from aging.
- Anti-inflammatory
(Shothahara)
The group of herbs in the formula with the Shothahara property is
responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect of the Youthful Skin
Cream. Shothahara herbs are essential to any anti-aging formula,
because they protect the skin against allergens, inflammatory substances,
chemicals and even stress.
The skin is the barrier between the world and our own body, between
the outer and inner environment. There are many elements in the
outer environment that can cause inflammation or breakouts. And
while we can protect every other part of our skin by covering it
with clothing, facial skin is always exposed.
That's why we need to protect delicate facial skin from the ravages
of the environment with the Shothahara herbs contained in the Youthful
Skin Cream. It's with our face that we "face" the
world, and it is our face that is most often reflective of our beauty.
Rose petals, Costus, Silk Cotton Tree and Aloe vera in this formula
are Shothahara herbs that create the anti-inflammatory property.
- Strengthening the skin's metabolic mechanisms (Twachagnivardhani)
Twacha means "skin" in Sanskrit, and in this case "agni"
refers to the metabolic processes taking place in every cell and
organ of the body. Vardhani means "to enhance," so Twachagnivardhani
means literally to enhance the luster and health of the skin by
enhancing the skin's metabolism.
When you feel the skin, you can feel warmth. That is a reflection
of its metabolic activity, governed by Bhrajaka Pitta, which controls
all the biochemical and metabolic changes in the skin. This formula
supports and nourishes Bhrajaka Pitta.
As we age, our metabolism in general slows down, and digestion is
usually weaker because of this. In the same way, the metabolism
of the skin also becomes weaker with age. If Twachagni becomes weak
and imbalanced, then it creates ama (toxins). Ama in the skin clogs
the channels, leading to wrinkles, dryness and other signs of aging.
Clogged channels also create dullness and lack of youthful glow.
When metabolism is weak, it doesn't matter how many healthy herbs
you apply to the skin, because if it can't metabolize or process
them, the herbal nourishment is not going to reach the cells. So
the Twachagnivardhani herbs are essential for any anti-aging formula.
They enhance the skin's ability to process and transport nutrients
to the skin by clearing the channels and removing old impurities
that have clogged the channels for a long time. It is because of
the Twachagnivardhani property that the nutrients and herbs in the Youthful Skin
Cream are more easily absorbed.
Gotu Kola is a renowned Twachagnivardhani herb. And because it enhances
agni when applied topically, it improves circulation immediately
when you apply it to the skin. Also, by removing ama and deep impurities,
it helps alleviate imbalances in the skin caused by a buildup of
toxins, such as varicose veins, cellulite, aging skin and weakened
immunity to allergens and skin diseases. Scientific research verifies
some of these effects of Gotu Kola.
- Hypoallergenic
The Youthful
Skin Cream contains only natural, life-supporting ingredients.
It is completely free of chemical preservatives and ingredients,
which in itself removes the major cause of allergic reactions. In
addition, this formula contains the herb Albizzia lebbeck, which
gives the skin more natural strength to fight allergic reactions.
Allergic reactions occur when ama builds up in Rasa dhatu (the nutrient
fluid) or in Rakta dhatu (blood). Also if Bhrajaka Pitta is out
of balance, the skin becomes more sensitive to allergens. Thus the
entire Youthful Skin cream formula supports the skin's own ability
to fight allergens, and the herb Albizzia lebbeck gives a targeted
hypoallergenic effect.
- Maintaining
skin health and retarding aging (Twagrasayana)
In ayurveda, a rasayana is an especially refined herbal formula
that promotes longevity and well-being. Thus a Twagrasayana (skin
rasayana) is a refined and powerful herbal formula designed to prevent
sickness and aging of the skin. Youthful
Skin Cream is a very powerful rasayana for the skin because
it contains all of the eight ayurvedic properties mentioned above.
It's also important to note that the ingredients that create the
rasayana effect for the skin also nourish the mind and support an
overall feeling of rejuvenation. That's why many people say that
they feel younger and have a greater sense of well-being when they
use the Youthful
Skin Cream. This rasayana effect is even more pronounced if
you use all four Youthful Skin products together: Youthful
Skin Cleansing Bar or Gel, Toner, Oil and Cream.
These articles provide a great resource from The Council of Maharishi Ayurveda Physicians on the knowledge, practices, products, and applications of Maharishi Ayurveda.
Disclaimer
The sole purpose of these newsletters is to provide information about the tradition of ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disease. If you have any serious, acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. If you are seeking the medical advice of a trained Ayurvedic expert, call our Health Educators or e-mail us for the number of a physician in your area.
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