Review & Demo: Patanjali Beauty Cream

Review and Demo: Patanjali Beauty Cream

Here is another Ayurvedic cream by Patanjali. It does not say fairness nor anti-acne nor anti-aging cream. Simply, beauty cream! The name says it all. Or not? For each of us, beauty means different things as per our skin's needs and our own perception. For some of us it may be skin brightening, or acne removal or anti-wrinkle, etc. So, does this beauty cream address all such skin issues and keep skin healthy and beautiful? Read on.

Ramdev Baba is a renowned Yoga teacher in India who has taken the art of yoga to each and every household through television and mass yoga camps. He founded Patanjali Yogapeeth (a centre for practicing Yoga) and also started producing Ayurvedic medicines under Divya Pharmacy to work hand in hand with Yoga to treat ailments better. Patanjali products have thus gained a lot of popularity thanks to their herbal composition and effectiveness.

Ingredients:
As always, first lets see what went inside the cream because a product can only deliver what it's got.

Each of the ingredient as listed on the back of the tube and their benefits as per my research are as below.

Each 5 g of the product contains extracts of:

Aloe vera ... 1000 mg - Aloe vera gel is the all purpose beauty ingredient. It caters to all kinds of skin types from the very dry to the very oily, it suits baby skin as well as old, mature skin, it can heal wounds, it can moisturize skin, it can lighten it, it can brighten it, you name a skin concern and aloe vera can fix it. It can be easily grown in the kitchen garden. Read more information on its properties, beauty benefits, and how to use it in Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets.

Wheat Germ oil ... 25 mg - Wheat germ oil is extracted from the kernel of wheat grains. It is a rich source of the B complex vitamins; the most important vitamins for healthy skin. It has antioxidants as it is rich in Vitamin E too. As it is quickly absorbed into the skin, it won't leave the skin greasy or oily. It makes a wonderful baby oil for the same reason. It deeply moisturizes the skin, fades dark spots and scars, evens out complexion, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and makes the skin glow with health.

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Coral swirl or Tellicherry ... 2.5 mg - It has astringent properties which keeps oiliness at bay and also keeps skin free of infections. Injested orally it can greatly reduce dysentery caused by amoeba infection.

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Anantamoola or Indian Sarsaparilla ... 2.5 mg - It is anti-inflammatory in nature thereby healing acne breakouts. It can cool the body during fever. It soothes skin rashes and relieves itching. It is helpful for eczema and psoriasis. It even improves the skin complexion.

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Manjistha or Common madder ... 2.5 mg - It purifies the blood by removing toxins and makes the skin glow. It not only improves the complexion but also gets rid of skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. As it helps to flush out toxins, it helps the drainage of the lymphatic system, thus smoothening the appearance of cellulite and water weight in the body. It also helps wounds heal faster. 

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Turmeric ... 0.5 mg

Tulsi or Holy basil ... 0.5 mg

Read more information on the benefits of turmeric and tulsi for the skin in classic Indian beauty secrets.

So, it's got very good ingredients that address a host of skin issues like dryness, oiliness, rashes, infections, acne, wrinkles, and pigmentation. So, perhaps the name befits it after all?

Review:

The packaging is a simple white tube with orange text accents. It's got images of coral swirl and anantmool on the packaging. The cap is a twist open kind. On the other side are the list of ingredients, use directions, manufacturing details, etc. What I loved about the tube was that it is full of the product, giving every rupee spent, its worth (in gold)! It claims that it is useful for the natural beauty and glow of skin.

The cream itself is thick and sandalwood brown in color. The fragrance is lovely. It is herbal but at the same time it will take you back in time and remind you of a popular cosmetic of the '90s. Although the cream is thick and creamy, it melts on the skin and is quickly absorbed because of the aloe vera and wheatgerm oil. There is no sticky feeling at all. It absorbs without leaving any trace on the skin or any whitish cast making it suitable for all skin tones.

As it does not have any sunscreen in it, it is advisable to use it while indoors or in the evenings/ night. I like to use it after a bath because my skin tends to feel dry sometimes (I have a moody skin - tends to get dry and oily at its own will and wish). It is the perfect moisturizer cum make up base. Skin feels soft and supple in the very first use. Although instant skin fairness is not observed, over a period of regular use, skin brightening and glow is certainly visible (usually visible results within a week or so). Sun tan and discoloration fade away. It does not break out skin into any sort of acne or pimples. It does reduce pimples and it acts very fast on them. As it makes the skin so soft and plump, it reduces any signs of aging.

All in all, it lives up to its name. A beauty cream it is, indeed! Initially, I never had great expectations from it but after seeing its results, it has become one of those products that I love and cannot thank enough for not just repairing but also maintaining my skin in good condition.