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Juara skin care products are inspired by ancient Indonesian beauty treatments. Herbal remedies have become more popular in recent years, but they aren’t new. Ancient cultures have used herbs and botanicals for healing and preventing illness for thousands of years. The Indonesian people were using herbs and botanicals from the forests as early as the year 800 A.D.
Indonesia is home to a wide range of tropical flora and fauna, with over 30,000 native species. These are the basis for the ingredients in Juara skin care products. Nature’s pantry holds luscious fruits, colorful flowers, delicate herbs and woody plants for the Indonesian recipes.
This access to a wide range of natural ingredients allowed the Indonesian people to create recipes for the skin to detoxify the body and prevent illness. Using the natural extracts and botanicals in the forest, they were able to create a variety of unique mixtures that were beneficial for the skin and body and continue to offer benefits, over a thousand years later.
Juara uses the wisdom of time honored Indonesian herbal medicine in creating skin care products. Recipes from traditional Indonesian healers were studied and compared to current skin care formulas that contained synthetic compounds. It was found that the natural ingredients in the recipes were more effective at treating skin conditions than modern technology.
One common skin condition that can be effectively treated with these natural ingredients is keratosis pilaris. This skin condition is the rough bumps that occur on the back of the upper arms, thighs, legs, buttocks and face. Keratosis pilaris is sometimes called “chicken skin” due to this bumpy texture. On the face, it is sometimes mistaken for acne. About half of all adults and eighty percent of teens have this skin condition.
The bumps are not sore and they do not itch. There are several theories about what causes the condition. Most researchers believe it is a genetic condition that affects the hair follicles, causing excess keratin to accumulate in the hair follicles. This causes the follicle to become clogged and the bumps to appear.
Food allergies may make the condition worse. A common allergen that contributes to keratosis pilaris is gluten. If this is the case, you may need to avoid gluten or switch to a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye and barley products. It is found in nearly all flours and cereals. Pastas and baked goods contain gluten as well. To cut them entirely from your diet isn’t easy. People with gluten allergies often shop in health food stores and look for labels marked “gluten free.” If you suspect a gluten allergy, you can cut it out of your diet and see how you do.
There is no exact treatment for keratosis pilaris. Good skin care routines can help keep the condition under control. This would involve exfoliating the skin regularly and the use of moisturizing creams for the skin. Juara Candlenut Body Polish is an alpha hydroxy acid scrub that brings moisture to the skin. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) help encourage skin cell turn over. The lactic acid in a milk bath is a gentle exfoliator that may be helpful. The lactic acid in milk is an alpha hydroxy acid as well.
When keratosis pilaris is on the face, it is often mistaken for acne. Juara products treat the skin by exfoliating to unclog the pores and moisturizing the skin. Try products such as the avocado banana moisture mask to provide extra moisture without clogging the pores. The Turmeric Antioxidant Facial Mask is wonderful for exfoliating the skin on the face.
Unclog the pores with Juara Milk and Red Sandalwood Mask. This mask is a combination of clay and red sandalwood. Clay is effective for purifying the skin and red sandalwood has healing properties. This combined with the exfoliating properties of milk makes this mask perfect for cleansing the skin and unclogging the pores.
The Milk and Sandalwood Mask is even more unique in the number of options you have for mixing it. You can control the consistency by adding more or less water. The mask should be thicker for oily skin and thinner for dry complexion. Not only can you control the consistency, but you can choose the liquid used to mix the mask. Milk, warm tea and yogurt are great choices, depending on your skin care needs. Milk is a great choice for exfoliating the skin. Green tea is a good choice for acne prone skin and white tea has anti aging properties. Yogurt is great for sensitive skin and reduces irritation and redness.
By treating the skin with natural products such as these, you can help eliminate the symptoms of keratosis pilaris and similar conditions, helping to create a smooth, healthy complexion from head to toe.
Article posted 7/16/2007.
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