Amla Oil Benefits for Skin Care

Renowned for its nutrient-rich and potent properties, Amla Oil is and has been a true star ingredient in Ayurvedic rituals. In fact, this superfruit has been used for thousands of years in medicinal practices, as well as incorporated into the health routines of many. Spanning from moisturizers, oils, and serums, all the way to protein powders, juices, and supplements, there are several ways to incorporate this powerhouse fruit into your wellness routine. Keep reading to learn more.

What is Amla Oil?

Amla Oil (aka, Indian Gooseberry) is a potent superfood that is rich in antioxidants and brightening properties. The tree itself typically flourishes in deciduous forests of India, and grows small, sour-tasting fruits (the name Amla literally means ‘sour’ in Hindi). Its oil gets extracted by soaking the dried Amla fruits in a type of oil for several days (think Coconut, Sesame, or mineral oil). This causes the Gooseberry’s own oils and nutrients to release into the mixture. This is then filtered and purified to remove the fruits and leave only the Amla Oil.

History of its use

Amla is renowned for its powerful benefits, and has been used in Ayurveda and other Asian medicinal practices for thousands of years. It is known to pacify all three doshas of vata, pitta, and kapha, and has been used in powders, teas, juices, and oils throughout the centuries. Additionally, Amla is great for healthy digestion, immune and respiratory health, lustrous hair, oral care, bone and joint health, and of course, skin care.

Skin care benefits of Amla Oil

Amla Oil clearly has a plethora of benefits for your overall health, and that includes skin care. In fact, Amla Oil plays a large role in skin care rituals — and for good reason. It’s no secret that this superfruit is a powerhouse filled with antioxidants and nutrients, which means it’s full of ingredients that have a multitude of benefits for your skin.

Packed with antioxidants

We could go on and on about antioxidants and their benefits (in fact, we did — check out our blog post about them here). In a nutshell, antioxidants protect skin from free radicals and harmful things like UV rays, pollution, and more. Amla Oil not only has antioxidants, but it features one of the most powerful ones: Vitamin C. Vitamin C is so important because it promotes collagen production, which helps to prevent fine lines and wrinkles; it’s hydrating and helps fade hyperpigmentation while reducing redness.

Evens skin tone

Due to the high levels of Vitamin C in Amla Oil, this super berry helps slow melanin production which can help with hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Additionally, Amla Oil helps to increase the production of collagen (once again, thank you Vitamin C) which helps fade scarring and helps to promote healthy cell turnover for an even skin tone.

Reduces signs of premature aging

As we’ve mentioned, Amla Oil is big on collagen production. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of premature aging by improving the elasticity of the skin and keeping it plumper at all ages.

Hydrating & brightening

Perfect for those with dry skin, Amla Oil also hydrates your skin and locks in moisture so it stays moisturized for longer. In addition to moisturizing the skin, it also has brightening properties thanks to the antioxidants and Vitamin C it contains. It’s also considered a gentle exfoliant, helping with cell turnover and giving your skin that sought-after glow.

Prevents breakouts

Not only does Amla Oil help to fade acne scarring, but it also reduces and prevents breakouts. The oil’s astringent properties help manage high oil production that can cause breakouts and keep your skin clear.

How to use Amla Oil

You can incorporate Amla Oil into your skin care ritual in the form of a facial oil, serum, mask, or lotion. In addition to topical products, Amla Oil can be integrated directly into your diet by way of juices, powders, smoothies, or supplements. Whichever way you want to incorporate this powerhouse ingredient, the results won’t disappoint.

Add Amla Oil to your skin care ritual

If you’re wanting to add Amla Oil into your skin care ritual in the form of a serum, we have just the product for you. Our new Firming Vitamin C Treatment is the perfect way to infuse the several benefits of this super berry into your skin care ritual. It combines Amla with Papaya, Guava, and more to leave your skin firm, bright and soft — add it to your ritual today.