Can creams & lotions even work on bumpy, rough, 'Chicken Skin' on the upper arms, thighs & legs?
Even dermatologists suggest the use of mild ingredients for Chicken Skin to ensure you don't further exacerbate the condition. 'But why is that? Strong actives are recommended for all kinds of skin concerns - from saggy skin to wrinkles to crepiness, you'll see recommendations of ingredients ranging from Retinol, Idebenone, Hyaluronic acid and many other actives
What is Chicken Skin, Why do you get it?
A simple google search will tell you that keratin build-up (keratin is a protein for your skin) is what clogs your hair-follicles and makes your skin bumpy - giving your skin an appearance commonly known as 'Chicken Skin'. But to truly fix the appearance of ‘Chicken Skin’ you need to understand what causes this keratin build-up in the first place.
The reason behind is simply - Extreme dryness of the skin!
Dryness compromises your skin-barrier, making it difficult for your skin to retain moisture and protect it from dust, grime and dirt. A weakened barrier can lead to the accumulation of dead skin cells - which are supposed to shed naturally but that gets disrupted when the skin is extremely dry. And when your dead skin cells do not shed, your skin is forced to produce more and more keratin, contributing to the clogging of hair follicles and making way for the appearance of ‘Chicken Skin’.
Now the cause for extreme dryness can be anything. You used a lot of harsh, toxic chemicals that dried out your skin and weakened your skin-barrier, it could be the weather - your skin could get dry because of the humidity, etc.
And the most common reason would be age. After you hit a certain age, your skin’s natural ability to produce oils to protect it from dryness, takes a back seat, making dryness inevitable.
So, what do you do?
You moisturize your skin, but is that enough, or even safe for Chicken Skin?
Like we said, dryness compromises your skin-barrier function, which leads to a drop in your skin's ability to retain moisture. But that's not all, it also makes your skin super sensitive and irritable - which makes your skin more susceptible to irritation from harsh chemicals & physical abrasion. This is why even dermatologists recommend moisturization with mild ingredients for Chicken Skin and not your regular harsh chemical-filled body moisturizers.
So, yes, moisturizing your skin is super important, especially when you’ve blown your fair share of birthday candles. But what difference would your chemical-filled body moisturizer make? Do you even have targeted body moisturizers? Skincare companies make all kinds of products for the face - serums, moisturizers, creams and what not, but how many products do you see in the market targeted to work on the skin on your body - which is not as delicate as your facial skin and NEEDS more moisture?
To help reduce the appearance of Chicken Skin (that bumpy, rough texture), what you need is Gentle yet Effective & Potent moisturization that enriches your skin-barrier function instead of hampering it.
And this is where Ayurveda steps in!
Ayurveda – the 5000-year-old Science of Life, places a large focus on ‘Gentle yet Effective Care’. If you’ve heard of Ayurveda before, you’ll know that this holistic system of medicine prescribes only natural ways to take care of your skin to make it age better. The reason why gentle care is so important in Ayurveda is because it specifies natural ways to keep your skin looking and feeling youthful and glow-y, and that can only happen if you do not hamper your skin barrier – for which you can’t trust harsh chemicals. So, Ayurvedic prescriptions tend to be mild and effective.
And as stated above, the earliest mentions of Ayurveda in ancient books and texts date back to over 5000 years ago. That means that the Ayurvedic self-care routines and skincare formulations we know today, have been around for literally thousands of years. If the test of time doesn’t prove how effective they are... well, what does?!
So, Ayurveda does recommend healthy moisturization, but how?
How to get Healthy, Skin-Barrier-Enriching Moisture with Ayurveda?
Ayurveda recommends the use of oils for healthy moisture. Why, you may wonder?
Because your skin recognizes oils and is familiar to it, and hence doesn't react horribly to it. So, to moisturize your skin in the most healthy way, oils are the best way to go! Not just because oils don't contain skin-drying and skin-barrier weakening chemicals, but also because:
Oils help re-introduce lost moisture in the skin – be that right after stepping out of the shower or exposure to air conditioning or cold, dry winds. They are great at mimicking the skin’s lipid barrier and supporting it.
“But there are body lotions that are oil based, do they not support the skin’s lipid barrier?”, you might wonder.
These body lotions contain only a small portion of oil in them, which is nowhere near to what our skin requires.
Oils are lipophilic in nature which means that they are attracted to fats! This property allows the oil to pass through our skin and fat layers much more easily than creams. Molecules of oils are smaller than those of creams, which also aid in deeper penetration into the skin.
Some more reasons why oils are a better friend than body lotions:
Oils are not a foreign substance for our skin. The formation of oils is a natural and innate process within the layers of our skin, which means that the application of an oil externally is a welcome addition to our skin’s natural oils.
Did you know? Wax-based lotions work by forming a protective layer on the skin, that later end up clogging the pores - making the appearance of Chicken Skin inevitable? Something you should be considering, if you are thinking about buying a lotion instead.
Pure and natural oils are innately rich with an array of benefits that help in giving your skin a toned and even complexion along with an enhanced texture. Not only that, but oils also offer therapeutic properties that help relax the mind, the body and the soul.
Though Ayurveda doesn't just specify the use of oils for healthy moisture to smooth over the appearance of 'Chicken Skin', it also prescribes the use of specific ingredients for it.
The right Ayurvedic ingredients for Skin-Barrier-Enriching Moisture AND smoothing the look of bumpy, rough skin - Chicken Skin
This herb, called Shatavari in the native tongue, which means 'one who has hundreds of roots', 'who gives hundreds of blessings', or 'who has hundreds of potential benefits' an extremely beneficial herb for providing calming and soothing benefits to the skin. It also helps in providing emollient or moisturizing benefits to the skin!
This is a pleasant-smelling herb, also called Chandan in the native tongue because of its calming properties, in both smell and feel. It pacifies and takes care of the skin when it becomes too agitated, helping smooth bumpy appearances of the skin. Sandalwood also has the power to brighten the skin, helping it look at its natural best. It removes the dullness that resides onto the skin due to the outside environment and pollution.
‘Pushkar’ means that which nourishes the body. Its leaves look similar to those of Lotus, hence, Pushkarmool is also called ‘Padmapatra’ meaning 'Leaf of a Lotus Plant'. It keeps the skin in the right balance of dryness and oiliness, ensuring extreme dryness is not what causes your skin to appear bumpy, rough and flaky.
Also known as Tagar, this is a powerful Ayurvedic herb that calms and soothes your skin extremely well. In fact Indian Valerian is famous for its amazing calming effect. It makes agitated and irritated skin feel at ease! Also, studies have found that Tagar contains a substance called Valerenic acid, which helps one feel relaxed and restful!
In Hindi, the herb is known as Atibala, meaning ‘that which gives strength’. It effectively reduces dryness, by lubricating the body well. It is helpful in rejuvenation of the body as well as the moisturization of the skin.
Cardamom, also known as 'Ela' is a delicious smelling spice and the third most expensive spice in the world! In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans used this spice for natural fragrance as well as therapeutic uses. Apart from its application in perfume, Eastern curries and sweet dishes, Cardamom also benefits the skin by giving it a smooth glow, enhancing its complexion, and removing dullness for a lustrous skin.
Did you know that Sesame Oil has an almost perfect linoleic acid and oleic acid balance, which makes this oil a perfect base? Oils high in oleic acid are extra-rich and heavy, oils high in linoleic acid are lighter. This almost-perfect balance of 42% linoleic acid and 40% oleic acid makes sesame oil the ideal choice for an oil that cares for already troubled skin without clogging it or making it sticky. Isn’t it interesting that ancient Ayurvedic sages knew this almost 5000 years ago?!
Now, we know that the perfect oil with these ingredients is the best way to reduce the appearance of bumpy, rough - Chicken Skin, but Ayurveda also has a very specific way of amalgamating these oils to ensure effective delivery of results!
A Tested Formulation that amalgamates these ingredients the RIGHT way
Ancient scriptures of Ayurveda don’t just specify which herbs to use for specific troubles, but it also prescribes the procedure that needs to be followed to ensure effective delivery of results.
This formulation making process is called ‘Taila-Paak-Vidhi' in Ayurvedic texts.
First, high-quality herbs are sourced, washed and dried.
They’re then converted into powders and pounded into pastes.
Then the paste is cooked into specific base oils for each formula.
The hot oil with herbs cooking in it needs to be stirred constantly and the temperature needs to be maintained consistently to get the oil right.
It really is a tricky process and only experts adept at making Ayurvedic formulations for decades get it right.
THIS accuracy is super important for your skin to show the desired outcome after consistent use of the formulation.
What if we tell you there is this authentically & accurately made Ayurvedic formulation, and it’s been made with the best herbs and ingredients to work on bumpy, rough skin?
Shamanri Young-Energy Body Oil
by The Ayurveda Experience is a unique Ayurvedic oil for your skin all over your body.
Enriched with the multi benefits of Moisturization, Smoothing and Intense Nourishment of established and proven Ayurvedic herbs such as Shatavari, Pushkarmool and more, this intense moisture boost supports bumpy, rough, ‘Chicken Skin’ on the upper arms, thighs and legs well and reduces their appearance over time.
Perfect for daily use and can be left on through the day after gentle application or washed off after a rigorous massage.
Specifically designed for dry skin to give ultra-moisturized yet non-sticky skin
The powers of Sandalwood and Pushkarmool will soothe and calm your aging skin and become the solid support that it has been seeking!
Smooths the appearance of bumpy, rough, ‘Chicken Skin’
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I give this TEN STARS. There was a visible and touchable difference from the very first use, and it just keeps getting better! It's really rolled back the clock a few years -- most noticeably on the dry, crepey, crackling skin on my forearms and shins, but every where just feels so deeply hydrated and nourished. And I'm *feeling* better too; more calm and serene. I've tried, and enjoyed, many other Ayurveda's products with varying degrees of success, and I've tried nearly everything on the market... THIS is something I'll never run out of!
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Smells delicious
I love this oil. I use while I am still in the shower and my skin is wet. My skin looks plump and moisturized. I've also notice some of the dark spots have lightened and the less dark have disappeared. This one is going on my must have list. I don't use at night though because it does make me feel a little energized.
COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS
Indian Asparagus [Asparagus Racemosus], Sesame Oil [Sesamum Indicum], Cow Milk, Indian Kudzu [Pueraria Tuberosa], Indian Elecampane [Inula Racemosa], Fennel [Foeniculum Vulgare], Himalayan Cedar [Cedrus Deodara], Sandalwood [Santalum Album], Stone Flower [Premna Perlata], Grape [Vitis Vinifera], Three Leaved Caper [Crataeva Nurvala], Sweet Flag [Acorus Calamus], Indian Mallow [Abutilon Indicum], Indian Valerian [Valeriana Wallichii], Cardamom [Elettaria Cardamomum], White Flowered Embelia [Embelia Ribes], Indian Elm [Holoptelea Integrifolia], Shal Leafed Bush [Desmodium Gangeticum], Indian Uraria [Uraria Picta], Essential Oils of Lavender [Lavandula Officinalis], Vanilla [Vanila Planifolia], Orange [Citrus Sinensis], Tangerine [Citrus Reticulata].
And nothing else. No additives, harmful chemicals, or preservatives. Oil is a natural preservative. This bottle can be used up to 24 months after the manufacturing date.
Quantity: 100 ml (3.38 fl oz)
Of all the reasons that body oils are so much better than using body lotions, monetary worth is something that Shamanri promises.
Think about this...You have been using a $10 body lotion, buying a new bottle every 2 months for 20 years. But what results have you seen? What good has it done to your skin besides the basic moisturization? You have spent $1200 on thin air for the last 20 years with no relevant or visible effects on your body. Let alone the toxic chemicals that have been added to your body, and a list of ingredients only a scientist can pronounce.
The time has finally come for us to switch to a natural formulation that has proven to show results over thousands of years. It's time we revealed the exotic jewel of herbal, Ayurvedic ingredients to the western world and unleashed the powerful benefits of these potent ingredients. Your endless search for an effective product that is specifically curated for aging and mature skin of arms, thighs and legs, is finally over!
Why choose The Ayurveda Experience for your skincare needs? Why trust us?
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