Yoshara Naturals : Gulaab (Rose) Glow Cream

Skin types vary, and so must the moisturizer. Despite differences, nearly all skin types can benefit from the right type of face moisturizer.
 
My dry skin can certainly attest to this. Without a daily dose of hydration my skin would be flaky, itchy and tight. Typically, moisturizers should deliver intense hydration that lasts all day without causing breakouts or greasiness.

A good moisturizer can calm redness or flare-ups from skin issues like eczema for those with sensitive skin. Most sensitive skin will benefit from a basic moisturizer without a lot of added chemicals or preservatives, and this moisturizer fits the bill.

ABOUT THE BRAND

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Rose Petals Infused in Coconut Oil (Rose Oil): Made from an infusion of rose petals are used in skin care particularly for tender, dry and sensitive skin (1). Rose oil has cleansing properties as well as an astringent, toning, moisture retaining, stimulating, antibacterial, healing and soothing effect. These properties complement one another when used as a skin tonic to soothe, cleanse and reduce minor surface inflammations (1). Rose oil can be mixed in with a cream or lotion and it helps protect and stimulate the skin. Although rose oil is beneficial for dry and sensitive skin it is also usable for all skin types and can also help boost mature skin and promote youthfulness and suppleness to aging skin (1). Rose infused oil is also very hydrating for the skin. Rose petal oil is thought to be beneficial for many skin conditions, including help reduce skin redness, improve the appearance of rosacea as well as fix broken capillaries on the skin (1).

• Dried Rose Petals:  The natural oils found in roses help lock moisture into the skin, keeping skin feeling smooth. Rose is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin because the sugars in its petals create a soothing feeling, helping calm down troubled complexions (2). Rose petals boost the body’s circulation, while simultaneously purifying the blood by flushing out wastes and toxins (3).

• Essential Oil of Rose:  A natural astringent, the oil of rose has skin-toning properties, is cooling and soothing for sensitive skin  (4). Specific skin care uses include healing broken capillaries, treating acne and acne-prone skin, moistening dry skin, for eczema, to maintain elasticity for mature and sensitive complexions, soften scarring, balancing skin problems and for wrinkles (4). Rose is adaptogenic in that it is useful for all skin types and especially for dry and inflamed skin or conditions.

• Cocoa Butter: When applied topically, it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and also helps retain moisture (5). Cocoa Butter contains a number of different antioxidants namely Vitamin E, that can kill off a wide range of different free radicals that destroy your skin cells and lead to premature aging (5). It also contains phytochemicals (plant chemicals) such as flavanoids and polyphenols that are also strong antioxidants and are very effective at neutralizing free radicals (5).

• Vitamin E Oil: Topical application of vitamin E oil promotes production of two important protein components namely, collagen and elastin that improves skin elasticity (6). This in turn reduces the appearances of the visible age spots, fine lines or wrinkles, and gives a younger-looking skin. Its antioxidant properties further fight off damaging effects of free radicals, and minimizes the chances of appearances of new wrinkles (6). For this reason, Vitamin E is used as a key ingredient in several anti-aging creams and lotions. Vitamin E prevents water loss from the skin, and helps it to retain its natural moisture thus making dull, dry skin look healthy and well-moisturized (6). If it is used for the purpose of deep pore cleansing of dry skin on a regular basis, it restores the normal oil balance of the skin.

The gulaab glow cream comes in a plastic pot with a screw on top. White in color with a delicate fragrance of roses, this cream is smooth in texture, thick in consistency and easily spreadable.

The rose petals used in preparations, are dried & infused in coconut oil and solar treated over weeks.

To use, I dot my face with the cream (this avoids applying too much) and gently massage it in until everything is absorbed and I am satisfied.

This is the second product (first being the rose masque) from the brand's rose range that I am impressed with. I have super dry/dehydrated skin and use this cream in the day but it could work as part of a night time routine too. This facial cream replenishes skin's moisture barrier, leaving skin soothed, comfortable, optimally hydrated, and looking beautifully healthy.  The cream isn't greasy and this product imparts soothing moisture immediately. The soft scent of roses is a definite bonus. Because Yoshara's products are 100% natural and preservative free, I keep the product refrigerated. 

It might be a tad heavy for the hot and humid summer months but works like a charm for the cold and dry winter months!