THEfundamental ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine, the chebulain Sanskrit “king of medicine”, is experiencing a moment of glory in anti-aging skincare in the West. As the site reported Beauty Piededicated to the cosmetic world, his searches on Google increased by more than 922% so much so that it has been defined as the best antioxidant in the world, becoming the secret of many stars. But what is it about?
Anti-aging skincare: here comes the chebula, from Ayurveda
Originally from South-East Asia, the chebula grows mainly in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia and it is a fruit very similar to the almond from which a extract rich in properties. Its scientific name is Terminalia Chebula and it has always been fundamental in Ayurvedic medicine, so much so that it is considered divine, it is no coincidence that it is depicted in the hands of Buddha, as well as a sacred plant for Shiva.
If in oriental medicine the chebula is particularly suitable for detoxifying the body and purifying the organs, in western cosmetics it would instead have an important action antioxidant.
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Inserted in the formulations of beauty products or in powder to drink, the chebula is also called Haritaki. True Botanicalan American brand that between 2021 and 2022 launched three chebula-based products on the market, made her famous (also) among celebs. To appreciate its virtues are Olivia Wilde, Brooke Shields and Laura Dern.
The anti-aging and detoxifying action of the chebula
Anti-aging and anti-inflammatory, «The chebula is one of the bioactive e most powerful antioxidants in the world of skincare. In addition, in vitro tests have been conducted which highlight its protective action on skin exposed to the sun. It has been concluded that it can defend it perfectly, especially from free radicals” he has declared Sarina Godin, Chief Innovation Officer of True Botanicals atEvening Standard.
But how does it work? Its antioxidant action is due to the high presence, between 30-40%, of hydrolysable tannins, including chebulic ellegitannins, flavonoids, saponins, amino acids and β-sitosterol which allow it to counteract the first signs of aging.
More potent than vitamins C and E?
Some scholars compare it to vitamins C and E. In fact, it acts strengthening and regenerating the epidermis, as if it were a booster that gives a greater boost to cell renewal. The result is therefore a more toned, compact and healthy skin thanks also to its anti-inflammatory action which helps to keep skin pigmentation uniform.
the merit of asuch an invigorating action also lies in the exclusive chebulinic acid. Acts like a powerful antioxidant for the epidermis but also regulates blood pressure, digestion and cholesterol, oIn addition to promoting the elimination of toxins present in the body, it relieves headaches and pains typical of the cycle.
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