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Ayurvedic Moisturizing Creams

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Tridoshic

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Vata

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Pitta

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Kapha

The Ayurvedic Difference
Ayurveda acknowledges that no aspect of aging is as immediately noticeable or readily visible to others as that which occurs in the skin. Upon a first encounter, we are all consciously or unconsciously judged by the image we project. The skin is a major indicator of health and vitality. We estimate age, personality, status, race, and health merely by looking at a person's skin. The eyes may be the mirror of the soul, but the skin often reflects the mental and physical state. Psychological studies show that people who feel themselves to be physically attractive are more optimistic, have a better personality profile, and have less health problems than those who feel unattractive.

Ayurveda reminds us that most of the skin conditions afflicting modern societies are preventable. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it is quite active! It acts as the interface between our internal bodies and the billions of foreign substances in the environment. Its activity often manifests as acne, rashes, irritations, scaling, flaking, or redness.

Drinking at least five to seven 8 oz. glasses of water daily and eating fluid-rich fruits and vegetables help normalize dry or oily conditions, and is essential for preventing your body from losing its necessary moisture through the skin.

In addition to internal liquid refreshment, skin requires external water replenishing. This is where moisturizers can be extremely effective. Moisturizers (also called humectants) attract moisture to the skin's surface and hold it there. Younger skin only needs light moistuizing whereas older skin needs specific nourishing treatments.

A vast array of natural moisturizers are available. Every Ayurvedic physician has formulated his/her own special recipe. Ours is the a tridoshic formula developed by vaidya Scott Gerson, M.D., Ph.D. Scholar (Ayu). Its main ingredients are listed below (but not the actual recipe!). The metal, mineral and gemstone ingredients (i.e. gold, silver, pearl ash) used in these formulas are genuine and are the key to their effectiveness. They are prepared using traditional Ayurvedic rasashastra methods.

Most commercially available moisturizers (even the really expensive ones!) although soothing and pleasant smelling, remain on the surface of the skin. In addition, they all contain preservatives, emulsifiers, and other chemicals. But Ayurvedic formulations which correctly combine both aqueous and oil extracts of herbs and minerals, due to their molecular structure, work their way through from the surface to the inner dermis layer. As you will see, they are light enough to be absorbed spontaneously by skin without clogging pores or leaving an oily sensation. Because they contain no preservatives, they are best stored between 35-40º F (i.e. refrigerated) or at least in a cool place. Enjoy!

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Tridoshic
This truly incredible cream contains gold ash (swarna bhasma) and silver ash (rajata bhasma) among its over forty ingredients. It is used by individuals of any constitutional type. Apply to the skin once or twice per day, particularly before sleep and drink plenty of water. The improvement will be noticeable within a few weeks.
Main ingredients include: mahatiktadi ghrita (herbalized ghee); narayana tailam; extracts of aragvadha, katuki, musta, amalaki, patola, sariva, shatavari, vasa, guduchi, yastimadhu, syonaka; yellow beeswax; cocoa butter; fresh aloe vera gel, fresh aloe vera juice; wheat germ oil; honey; svarna bhasma (gold ash), rajata bhasma (silver ash), praval bhasma (red coral ash), mukta bhasma (ash of oyster shell); essential oils of: Jasmine, Davana, Calendula, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, vitamin E, purified water.
2 ounces $34.00

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Vata
A luxurious, rich cream which contains gold ash (swarna bhasma) and emerald ash (tarksya bhasma) among its over thirty-five ingredients. It can be used by individuals of Vata constitutional type or by anyone who wants to intensely moisturize dry, rough skin. Apply to the skin once or twice per day, particularly before sleep and drink plenty of water. The improvement will be noticeable within a few weeks. The actual texture and glow of the skin usually improves dramatically.
Main ingredients include: dasmula ghrita (herbalized ghee); dhanvantara tailam; extracts of bilva, kulattha, musta, haritaki, patola, dhanyaka, shatavari, vasa, guduchi, yastimadhu, syonaka, eranda, bala; beeswax; shea butter; fresh aloe vera gel, fresh aloe vera juice; wheat germ oil; honey; svarna bhasma (gold ash), rajata bhasma (emerald ash), mukta bhasma (ash of oyster shell); essential oils of: Gardenia, Jasmine, Davana, Calendula, Melissa, Nutmeg, Lavender, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, vitamin E, purified water.
2 ounces $34.00

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Pitta
This is a light and refreshing moisturizer cream which contains silver ash (swarna bhasma), coral ash (praval bhasma), and pearl ash (mukta bhasma) among its over forty ingredients. It can be )used by individuals of Pitta constitutional type or by anyone who is exposed to the effects of the heat and sun and wants an antidote. The essential oils used in this cream are delicate and subtle. Apply to the skin once or twice per day, particularly before sleep and drink plenty of water. The improvement will be noticeable within a few weeks.
Main ingredients include: tiktaka ghrita (herbalized ghee); chandanbala laxadi tailam (herbalized sandalwood oil); extracts of pushkarmula, brahmi, katuki, patola, musta, neem, palsa, lodhra, kustha, yastimadhu; beeswax; almond oil; fresh aloe vera gel, fresh aloe vera juice; wheat germ oil; honey; rajata bhasma (silver ash), mukta bhasma (ash of oyster shell); essential oils of: Verbena, Laurel, Jasmine, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, Menthe Pouliot, Neroli; vitamin E, purified water.
2 ounces $34.00

Ayurvedic Moisturizing Cream, Kapha
A rapidly absorbed, light cream which contains gold ash (swarna bhasma) and emerald ash (tarksya bhasma) among its over thirty-five ingredients. It can be used by individuals of Kapha constitutional type or by anyone who wants to moisturize their skin and awaken it at the same time. Apply to the skin once or twice per day, particularly before sleep and drink plenty of water. The improvement will be noticeable within a few weeks.
Main ingredients include: vajraka ghrita (herbalized ghee); goat's milk; extracts of shallaki, arjuna, neem, sariva, nirgundi, citraka, daruharidra; beeswax; rapeseed oil; fresh aloe vera juice; wheat germ oil; honey; svarna bhasma (gold ash), rajata bhasma (emerald ash), mukta bhasma (ash of oyster shell); essential oils of: Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Hyssop, Juniper, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Basil; vitamin E, purified water.
2 ounces $34.00

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