While a lot of us realize that our skincare Ingredients is important and that it represents us for a very long time, the same logic is yet to hit the majority of the consumers in the skincare Ingredients Industry.
But in recent times, consumers have started to be more aware and picky while choosing their ideal skincare products.
We have gradually being exposed to the chemicals being inculcated with these products and the harmful effects they can have on our skin in the long term.
In fact, In an interview with 3 doctors in dermatology times, they collectively agree on the toxic effects that continuous usage of artificial skin care products can have on your body.
Dermatologists across the world are spreading awareness about the above and urges consumers to inculcate more nature-based organic products into their skincare routine.
Here are the top 12 traditional natural skincare Ingredients that nourish your skin and brighten yourself –
1 – ALOE VERA
Often hiding in plain sight, Aloe vera is more than just a normal house plant. Known worldwide for its healing properties, the aloe vera gel is used for innumerable medicinal purposes which includes enhancing one’s skin, especially the face and hair.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Aloe vera is a perfect blend of a myriad of natural active compounds. It’s a mix of enzymes, amino acids and salicylic acids along with Vitamins B1, B2, C, choline and niacinamide etc.
USES
- Boost wound healing.
- Used for anti-fungal, anti-viral and regenerative treatment.
- Helps in moisturizing the skin.
- Has healing and epidermal developmental properties.
2 – COCONUT OIL
Probably the most popular skincare product ever, coconut oil has been found to be an ideal cure for a wide variety of skin-related diseases. From protecting the skin from sunburns, fortifying the mainstream tissues to being an excellent antibiotic for the bacteria within the epidermis, coconut oil is an absolute all-rounder when it comes to being a skincare Ingredient.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Made from the dry meat and milk of the common coconut fruit, coconut oil is made up of lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid along with all the vital vitamins, proteins and calcium in equal levels.
USES
- Fights off dermatitis
- Removes fine lines and wrinkles
- Provides anti-oxidants
- Contains vitamin E and healthy fats, which keeps the skin smooth
3 – CHAMOMILE
A plant that is used for a variety of skin-related diseases, chamomile comes the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae family. The chamomile tea has
anti-inflammatory/oxidant properties and is popular for lightening the redness, blemishes of the skin and is therefore known as “natural skin bleach.”
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Flavanoids, bisabolol A and B and chamazulene are the major ingredients of the chamomile flower. It also contains hydroxycoumarins, terpenoids, mucilage, farnesene, lactones and glycosides.
USES
- Used for treatment of eczema, sunburns and rashes.
- Tightens pores and reduces the ageing effect of the skin.
- Natural polyphenols in chamomile tea help in healing scars and wrinkles.
4 – APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar, or simply cider vinegar is the liquid distilled from apple juice after fermentation. The cloud of yeast and the bacteria you see in a bottle of cider vinegar is what gives its curing properties. From aiding weight loss, reducing weight loss to glowing skin. This divine liquid has it all.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
As said earlier, apple cider vinegar is simply fermented apple juice. Therefore, it contains acetic acid, pectin, a multitude of vitamins and few minerals like sodium, calcium, iron and magnesium.
USES
- A cleanser for oily skin.
- Treatment for acne.
- A natural exfoliator that removes hyperkeratosis.
- Helps lighten skin pigmentation.
5 – ARGAN OIL
Argan oil falls in the middle of all skincare oils, since it’s not too light or not too heavy. It procured from the fruit of the Moroccan argan tree. It’s immensely rich in essential nutrients, a well-maintained routine with Argan oil would just be enough to moisturize your skin along with an overall glow-up.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Argan oil consists of 80% unsaturated fatty acids along with Vitamin E, phenols and other vital nutrients like tocopherols, vanillic acids, lipids and triterpene alcohols.
USES
- Assists with hydration.
- Balances and regulates the production of sebum.
- Stops atopic dermatitis.
- Has anti-ageing properties.
6 – CHARCOAL
Activated charcoal is mainly a simple form of carbon used for medical purposes and also for treating skin-related diseases as well.
Results have shown that activated charcoal can absorb the toxins in your body, and draw Impurities and dirt from your skin.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Activated charcoal is made by processing charcoal at high temperatures. It’s a fine black powder made of bone char, coconut shells, peat, petroleum coke, coal, olive pits or sawdust.
USES
- Absorbs Impurities.
- Topical treatment in acne and drawing excess oil.
- Absorbs oiliness.
- Removes dead skins.
7 – TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has many benefits for the skin. It’s an alternative to conventional treatments. Tea tree oil can be used to treat conditions and symptoms that affect skin, nails, and hair. When used topically, tea tree oil can treat certain skin conditions or improve the overall appearance of your skin.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
A lot of different compounds but their main constituents are terpinene-4-ol, terpinene, and α-pinene.
USES
- Helps with dry skin and eczema
- Removes oily skin.
- Helps to fight itchy skin and Inflammations.
- Used for hair and scalp treatment.
8 – AVOCADO OIL
This is a super fatty (but nourishing) ingredient. It’s one of the few plant oils that’s not derived from seeds but rather pressed from the pulp that surrounds the avocado pip.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
A heap of essential nutrients and phytochemicals, such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B12, D, E, lipids, polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols and beta carotene.
USES
- Helps in the long term treatment of psoriasis.
- used as an anti-inflammatory for skins diseases like vulvar lichen sclerosus.
- as a protective agent against UV-induced skin damage.
9 – COCOA
The use of cocoa in food and medicine goes back some 3000 years to the times of the Mayans and Aztecs. Apart from consuming the most popular ingredient in the world, cocoa (as an extract or butter) also has some great benefits when applied to the skin.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
A rich source of bio-active phytocompounds, phenolic antioxidants (flavonoids, but the most notable and active ones are catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins), essential minerals, vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids and theobromine.
USES
- protects the skin by neutralizing oxidative stress.
- Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties enhance the skin’s photoprotection against the sun’s UV rays which is crucial to skin health.
- inhibits the production of collagenase and elastase (i.e. enzymes that degrade skin cells) which slows the skin’s ageing process.
- It’s an effective nourishing moisturizer.
10 – EAST INDIAN SANDALWOOD
This essential oil effectively quells the proliferation of bacteria on the skin, and it calms down inflammation as quickly as any commercially available pimple cream out there. East Indian Sandalwood is perfect for treating a particularly rebellious breakout. It’s best applied by mixing it with almond oil, as just slathering it all over your face outright can make you end up feeling quite irritated.
WHAT IT CONTAINS
Sandalwood oil contains more than 90% sesquiterpene alcohols of which 50-60% is the tricyclic α-santol. β-Santalol comprises 20-25%. The composition of the oil will depend on the species, the region grew, age of the tree, and possibly the season of harvest and details of the extraction process used.
USES
- Fights blemishes
- Heals rashes
- Reduce dullness and tans
- Delaying wrinkles and lines.
