The Best Ingredient for Healthy Skin – Pure Cow’s Milk Ghee

When talking about Ghee, a vivid image of indulgent Indian delicacies instantly comes to mind. But, did you know it is also a wonderful ingredient for the skin, hair and body? In Indian households, dadis and nanis knew the multi-purpose value of this miracle ingredient – they would use a dollop of Ghee in cooked pulses, vegetables and rotis and also apply some on their lips for instant nourishment and hydration. Till date, it is considered one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for dry, dehydrated skin.

According to Ayurveda, fresh, pure Ghee is a vital natural ingredient for the body and is considered to be a satvik or ‘positive food’. It is one of the more easily digestible fats that balance heat elements in the body, and hence becomes a wonderful choice for Pitta Dosha. In ancient India, Cow’s Ghee was used for everything, from nourishing the body internally and externally to calming and soothing the mind.

Benefits of Ghee for Hair Care

1. Ghee is known to intensely nourish dry hair. Rich fatty acids present in Ghee help nourish the scalp, strengthen hair follicles and thereby reduce hair fall. Along with a boost of hydration to the scalp, Ghee also restores lustre to dull and damaged hair.
2. Ghee helps in improving the texture and health of the hair. Put together a mixture of Coconut Oil and pure Ghee, and apply it directly onto the scalp and hair to provide extra smoothness and shine. A weekly massage of this mixture not only helps stimulate blood flow to the scalp, but also conditions the hair and encourages stronger hair.

Benefits of Ghee for Skin Care

1. A rich emollient, Ghee is known to instantly moisturise and hydrate the skin. It is a storehouse of Vitamins and antioxidants which nourishes dehydrated skin and revives dull skin, for supple and radiant skin. Ghee can be applied on the face overnight, however, people with oily skin should refrain from it and rather use Ghee as a spot treatment, as required. 
2. As an antioxidant, Ghee helps in soothing puffy under eye bags and dark circles; so much that it can even work are your eye creams, when you can’t find those to your rescue. 
3. Since ages, Ghee has been used to treat chapped lips as it moisturises and smoothes dry and flaky skin, while lending a sheen on the lips. 
4. When used as a part of your diet, Ghee nourishes the body from within, thereby maintaining the blood sugar levels and imparting glow to the skin. Try to incorporate at least 1 tbsp of pure Ghee in your meal, daily. 

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However, our Ayurveda Experts are often asked about more than just beauty benefits of desi ghee for the skin. Read on as we answer all your queries related to this golden elixir.

Is Ghee A Good Treatment For Dry Skin In Ayurveda?

Milk Ghee is known to have nutritional benefits for the skin as it nourishes and plumps it. It contains essential fatty acids that induce hydration in the skin cells, and thus moisturize dry skin. To get technical, it is the form of oil that can bond with lipid-soluble nutrients and herbs to penetrate the cell walls of the body – in layman’s terms this means it can penetrate deep into your skin. It thereby increases potency of certain herbs by carrying the active components to the interior of the cells, which helps to increase Ojas, a substance in the body responsible for your overall well-being according to Ayurveda. It is also considered as one of the best natural, age-delay solutions.

What Should We Apply On The Face In The Winter, To Keep The Skin Nourished?

During Winter, the air is dry and does not allow the skin to retain moisture at length. To help this, the skin needs to be deeply nourished and hydrated. In ancient times, Ghee was considered a superfood for glowing skin, petal soft lips and a healthy body, until it became a fad to switch to refined oils that were mistakenly thought to be lighter and healthier, which is not true according to proven research. We suggest including our Ghee infused products in your self-care regime, for skin that is smooth to touch. As an intrinsically Indian Ayurvedic brand, we use pure Ghee in several of our products, as a highly-effective ingredient for glowing skin.

Why does Forest Essentials have Ghee based Ayurvedic products?

At Forest Essentials, we consider Ghee a goldmine of nutrients and use it to enhance the quality of the products. Its rich yet soft texture lends an unforgettable sensorial experience, testifying to our core philosophy of Panchamahabhutas, or something that appeals to all five senses, and also lends nutritional benefits to the skin.

• The award winning Tejasvi Lightening and Brightening Emulsion and our iconic Soundarya Radiance Cream are prepared with aged Cow’s Milk Ghee or Purana Gritha, which make them wonderful anti-aging skincare solutions. Aged Ghee is at least 2 to 3 years old and is extremely nourishing in nature, with age arresting and skin toning qualities. When combined with herbs including Saffron, Ashwagandha and Wild Turmeric, it makes these products great for illuminating skin, smoothing out fine lines, and a plumped, youthful lustre. In case you are wondering if Ghee can be applied to the face daily, opt for these bestsellers for glowing skin.

• The recipe of the Ojas Age Arresting Sheet Mask contains a 100 times Ghee wash, with a process called Shatt Dhaut Gritha, which allows the skin to achieve a soft, hydrated quality in minutes. The light and highly absorbent nature of washed Ghee allows all skin types to benefit from regular application of this Ayurvedic Face Mask. It is the easiest way to include Ghee in your weekly skincare regime.
• The transforming Ojas Beauty Balm contains pure Cow’s Ghee that lends it a silken texture which is easily absorbed by the skin.
• Our Body Massage Oils are rich yet light in texture with a blend of cold-pressed oils and pure Ghee. These can be used for weekly massages, followed by our fragrant Body Polishers for luxuriously buffed skin. Regular massages with our Oils allow the qualities of Cow’s Ghee to penetrate directly into deeper tissues of the skin. Massaging the skin creates peptides, which enhance the body’s immune system and also slow the ageing process of the skin.

• Our exceptionally unique handmade luxury Silk Soaps are also prepared with this unique Ghee wash method and a 100% natural Mysore Silk infusion, for the same satin soft sheen as the ingredient itself to your skin.

#EssentialTip from our Ayurveda Expert: Add a spoonful of Cow’s Ghee and half a teaspoon of Haldi (Turmeric) in warm milk and drink it before bedtime to soothe the nerves. This helps induce restful sleep, calm anxiety, improves the immune system and promotes glowing skin and healthy hair.

Milk Ghee is a wonder ingredient that can have multiple benefits for your skin, body and hair. From adding it to your skincare regime to supplementing your daily food with an extra dollop, a little bit of Ghee will go a long way in improving your overall health and well-being.