Ayurvedic Bar Soaps • Base Ingredients Profile
Ashwagandha:
Strengthening, firming, nourishing
Known to reduce dark spots, wrinkles, and fine lines. Has both antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Can protect the skin from infections and acne. Rich in bio-active principles such as withanolides, saponins and alkaloids-which deeply cleanses, moisturizes and calms the skin.
Burdock Root:
Known to topically help with Burns, Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne
Burdock Root is known for it’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and are properties that can help resolve skin issues when applied topically to the skin
Gotu Kola:
Anti-aging, reparative, hydrating
Potent antioxidants, rich in amino acids. Rich in triterpene saponins (compounds responsible for cell protection). A key ingredient in anti-aging skincare. Known to tighten and firm skin, can also reduce skin conditions such as pimples, scars and broken capillaries (varicose veins).
Turmeric -
Anti-inflammatory, improves the complexion, tone, and texture of the skin. Can be soothing, detoxifying, exfoliating.
Carrots -
Antioxidant and soothing properties. Natural antiseptic and high in vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Colloidal Oats -
In general, colloidal oatmeal can be used by anyone to hydrate and moisturize the skin, it is particularly helpful for those with dry skin and conditions like eczema.
Honey -
Its antibacterial and antiseptic abilities, may benefit oily and acne-prone skin. Honey is a natural humectant, it helps keep the skin moist but not oily. This is because humectants draw moisture from the skin without replacing it.
Goat Milk - naturally contains vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, niacin, pantothenic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin B-12, and folacin. As well as minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese.