Sahajan Ayurvedic Skincare: Intuitive, Plant-based Formulations from the Oldest Medicine in the World

With so many beauty brands entering the market each year, and many claiming to be all-natural, what would a truly unique approach to beauty look like? How might ancient ideas about skincare combine with modern science?

Enter Sahajan, a new North American skincare brand comprised of plant-based formulations from the oldest medicine in the world. Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old tradition, is a Sanskrit word for "Science of life" and the basis for Sahajan's unique products.

Created and founded by Lisa Mattam - a former pharmaceutical executive whose family originally comes from Kerala, India - Sahajan unites the knowledge of Indian yogis with modern science to offer clinically-tested products for face, body...and mind.

NATURAL BEAUTY

"The branding of natural products can be confusing so it’s important for me to be clear about Sahajan’s ingredients," explains Lisa on the Sahajan website. "We use only the purest plant oils and extracts, and traceable, non-GMO sources for our ingredients. Our products have been formulated to meet European standards for natural certification."

Here is what you won’t find in their products: 

• NO Parabens
• NO Phthalates
• NO Sulphates
• NO Petroleum
• NO BHT
• NO Synthetic Fragrance
• NO DEA
• NO TEA
• NO Propylene Glycol
• NO Diazolidinyl Urea
• NO Artificial Colours

Here's what you will find in Sahajan's products:

Sahajan currently offers a range of five different products. Below are our tried and tested, favorite three from the brand so far.

Sahajan Ritual Body Oil

An everyday indulgence for your skin, our Ritual Body Oil is a rich blend of Ayurveda’s most honoured oils: 

Coconut Oil: Deeply hydrates and protects skin against dryness
Almond Oil: Adds a beautiful glow while soothing, moisturizing and softening the skin
Sesame Oil: With properties that can help treat dryness, Sesame Oil hydrates, nourishes, and protects the look of skin
Treat yourself to this luxurious daily ritual. It will leave your skin radiant and soft to the touch.

Directions: As a daily ritual, smooth all over skin after shower. Gently massaging into areas of tension for healthy looking, nourished, radiant skin.

We recommend that you pour the oil into your hands and take a deep breath before it even hits your body. Continue your day with glowing skin and a calmer mind.

Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Parfum*, Tocopheryl Acetate *Natural or Organic Ingredient

Sahajan Restorative Eye Cream

Face the world with bright eyes.

Our Restorative Eye Cream reduces the appearance of under-eye circles with this effective blend of Ayurvedic ingredients:

Triphala: A powerful antioxidant with 20x the amount of Vitamin C as an orange which helps to brighten the look of skin
Neem Oil: Neem in Sanskrit means "The Healing Tree"; this ancient ingredient helps to minimize the appearance of dark circles
Honey: Helps to soothe and repair dry under eyes

Directions: Apply sparingly to cleansed skin twice daily before moisturizing. Gently pat using fingertips from outer eye towards the nose.

For best results moisturize with the Nourish Face Cream.

Ingredients: Aqua, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Seed Oil*, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate*, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters*, Honey Powder*, Terminalia Bellerica Fruit Extract*, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract*, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract*, X Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol Acetate*, Parfum*, Xanthan Gum*, Titanium Dioxide *Natural or Organic Ingredient

Sahajan Nourish Face Cream

Nourish your skin with the very best Ayurveda has to offer with this proprietary blend of natural ingredients:

Triphala: A powerful antioxidant with 20x the amount of Vitamin C as an orange which helps to brighten the look of skin
Gotu Kola: Known to stimulate the production of collagen, this powerful herb that helps reduces the appearance of wrinkles and firms the skin
Coconut Oil: Deeply hydrates and adds a glow that makes the skin look brighter
Clinical testing with maximum results:

97% of users experienced improvements in fine lines and wrinkles after only 4 weeks
100% experienced improvements in fine lines and wrinkles after 6 weeks
100% experienced improvement in skin’s hydration
100% said their skin looked brighter after use
91% said the cream gave them healthier-looking skin

Directions: Apply morning and night to cleansed skin on face, neck, décolletage. For best results start with the Restorative Eye Cream.

Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Terminalia bellerica fruit extract, Terminalia Chebula Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopheryl acetate

Visit the brand online at https://sahajan.com

Products mentioned in article

Sahajan Nourish Face Cream

Sahajan Restorative Eye Cream

Sahajan Ritual Body Oil

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