What are the benefits of Haritaki?
We have a long history of skincare ingredients, and Haritaki is one of them. This superfruit has been used for thousands of years and has quickly become one of Procoal’s all-time favorites. We wanted to share with you why we fell in love with this powerful ingredient and the benefits it can bring to some of your favorite skincare products.
What is Haritaki?
Haritaki is a fruit that has a lot of benefits, from hair to skin to health. Native to South Asia, Haritaki is used in all areas of daily life, from nutritional supplements to skin care to cooking. Haritaki is used in parts of India, China, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The cultivation process for this hero ingredient is slow and manageable, as the seeds are sown in the spring in areas with abundant clay and sandy soils. Once the trees start growing, they cannot tolerate cold temperatures below 16°C, making the entire process tedious and requiring full commitment.
It’s called the “King of Medicine” for good reason, as it can help:
Helps prevent skin allergy flare-ups
Can reduce and eliminate acne and ulcers
Prevents hair loss and dandruff
May help relieve constipation
Helps relieve coughs and colds
Prevents diabetes
Helps improve overall heart condition
May help boost immunity
Many also believe that Haritaki also contains a host of spiritual benefits and aids in third eye awakening, meaning it’s often used in spiritual practices and medicine.
Haritaki comes in 7 varieties, ranging from green to black, and varies in appearance, and can taste sweet, sour, or bitter depending on the variety. The varieties of Haritaki are: Vijaya, Rohini, Putane, Amruta, Abhaya, Jivanti, and Chetak. All of these varieties have the same beneficial antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and are rich in vitamin C, essential minerals, and phytochemicals like tannins. You can see why this hero ingredient is becoming increasingly popular and making its way into more and more skincare product formulations, from cleansers to face masks.
What are the benefits of Haritaki?
As you can see, we’ve already told you about the main benefits of haritaki, including the benefits for your overall health, but now we’ll focus primarily on the skin care benefits of this smart ingredient.
Benefits of Haritaki for Skin Allergies
In traditional medicine used for centuries in Nepal, Haritaki powder is made into a paste and applied topically to any area of skin affected by any form of allergies, from rashes to redness. Following this traditional recipe, you can find Haritaki powder in anti-pollution skin care products, such as the Procoal Night Mask. With its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, Haritaki fights any environmental aggressors your skin may be exposed to, such as: B. Exposure to harmful UV rays and other harmful free radicals, such as B. Environmental pollution, climate, and everyday dirt. With the benefits of this superfruit, you’ll find that your skin’s natural protective barrier is restored and skin damage is visibly reduced. For more information on night masks and their benefits for your skin, visit the Beauty Insider blog.
Benefits of Haritaki for Acne
The light green paste made from the above-mentioned Haritaki powder extract can also provide relief from acne and other skin imperfections. The antibacterial properties help to clear the skin of bacteria and dirt buildup that often enters and clogs the pores. Pimples and blackheads are common results, but there is also the risk of congested and uneven skin, which can unfortunately make any form of rash more noticeable. Due to Haritaki’s high vitamin C content, dark spots and acne scars are significantly reduced and less noticeable.
Benefits of Haritaki for Hair
When Haritaki extract is mixed with coconut oil, an effective, rich herbal hair oil is created. When you apply it to the roots of your hair and massage it vigorously, you can expect to see a significant improvement in the health of your hair. Prevents dandruff, head lice infestations, and hair loss.
Benefits of Haritaki for Overall Skin Health
Haritaki contains many beneficial ingredients such as vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper, and potassium. This ingredient can help with many skin and hair issues. It is able to naturally draw out all the toxins in the skin, leaving your entire complexion smoother, more even, softer, and more soothed.
How long does it take for Haritaki to work?
After 4-6 weeks, you will see noticeable changes in your skin. It depends on which skincare products you use that contain this skin-healing fruit. What I mean by this is that choosing products that stay on the skin longer will allow the effects to work and be absorbed into the skin. Products like serums, moisturizers, face oils, and nighttime masks will allow the ingredients to penetrate deeper, alleviating skin issues like acne or improving the overall appearance of the skin.
It’s also a good idea to combine these products with other products that contain ingredients that exfoliate the skin, such as AHAs and BHAs, because these products remove the top layer of dead skin cells, which creates a barrier for other products that can’t penetrate the skin. By removing the cells, you allow the potent Haritaki to reach the areas of the skin where it can benefit quickly and effectively. For more information, see our blog post on the benefits of AHAs and BHAs for the skin.
Haritaki is a very effective ingredient that can be incorporated into your skincare routine. You will be truly amazed at the results you see. To ensure that you are using the product correctly and that it is suitable for your skin type, you should do a 24-hour patch test on your arm. If there are no signs of irritation or redness, you are good to go. However, if you still have questions, consult your doctor or dermatologist for further advice.
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DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.