Ashwagandha - A super herb for skin health

We all want flawless skin with a radiant glow. Choosing natural ingredients for your skincare routine helps the skin to heal and repair. Ashwagandha is one such natural ingredient that is considered a miracle herb for skin for its medicinal properties. Include a hydrating moisturizer with Ashwagandha in your skincare routine to rejuvenate your skin and restore your radiant glow.

What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb and is also known as Indian ginseng. This wonder herb is revered in the world of Ayurveda for its medicinal properties and distinct and unique scent. Native to Asia and Africa this herb contains chemicals that calm the brain, and reduce inflammation. It has been traditionally used as an adaptogen because it can manage various stressors in our bodies. (1)

Simply put, Ashwagandha is used as a mood-lifters as the herb has a relaxing and revitalising effect on the body. In modern-day Ashwagandha has become a super-food for skin and hair.

Skin Benefits of Ashwagandha

This natural herb is brimming with benefits for your skin and hair. It can be used as a supplement to energize your body and uplift your mood or it can be used in your skincare routine. Let us see some of the skin benefits of Ashwagandha.

#1 Natural Astringent

This wonder herb is known for its strong natural astringent properties. It tones your skin and tightens your pores.

#2 Boosts Collagen Production

Ashwagandha is revered for the production of collagen, elastin and skin-enriching compounds like hyaluronan. This miracle herb is known to restore skin elasticity and provide long-lasting hydration.

#3 Prevents Signs of Ageing

Ashwagandha has high antioxidant content that battles signs of ageing like wrinkles, fine lines and blemishes. It hydrates the skin and boosts collagen to enhance skin repair and cell regeneration process and consequently slows down signs of ageing.

#4 Reduce Excess Oil Secretion

Ashwagandha is known to keep the skin clean, calm and oil-free. It naturally inhibits the secretion of excess sebum and maintains the skin’s natural oils to keep the skin hydrated.

#5 Prevents Hyperpigmentation

Sun exposure leads to excessive melanin synthesis in the skin and results in hyperpigmentation. Ashwagandha controls the overproduction of melanin in the skin and helps to cure hyperpigmentation.

Use antioxidant-rich Ashwagandha moisturiser in your skincare routine to improve skin clarity, and texture and reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Ashwagandha Bounce from the house of 82E is a rejuvenating moisturiser with the goodness of ashwagandha and sodium hyaluronate that is clinically proven to hydrate and repair skin so that you can enjoy radiant glowing skin.  

Ashwagandha with its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties is an essential ingredient to include in your self-care routine. This humble herb protects and treats your skin from various infections and environmental damage.  

On the other hand, Sodium hyaluronate is a powerful compound that stores moisture in the skin for long-lasting hydration. It is especially beneficial if you are facing dry skin. Ashwagandha Bounce is clinically tested and designed to give you balanced and dewy skin. At 82E we use a blend of low and high-molecular-weight Sodium HA to give you deeper hydration and radiant skin.

We are a vegan, cruelty-free and clean beauty brand and all our products are free of harmful chemicals like sulphates, phthalates and parabens. This non-sticky moisturiser is suitable to use on all skin types including sensitive skin. We recommend layering it with our Patchouli Glow SPF 40 sunscreen drops during the day for sun protection and to prevent UV damage.

Our ancient Ayurveda science considers Ashwagandha a medicinal herb because it possesses innumerable healing properties. It can render dream-like skin when you are consistent with your skincare. Self-care is simple and joyful. Enjoy the potent powers of Ashwagandha and show your skin some love.

Take Care!