Ayurveda is a system of medicine that treats or prevents illnesses with changes in lifestyle practises. The intervention through medicine is kept minimal and it is only made from plant, animal and mineral based natural sources. It is one of the oldest sciences for holistic wellness with some of the texts dating back to 6 BCE. The focus is on natural cures and treatments in order to detoxify the body, reduce inflammation and protect the natural balance of the body.
The science relies on the concept of life energies called doshas in the form of Vata, Pita and Kapha. A balance of a person’s doshas influences their health with one being more dominant than the others. The effectiveness of the science and its resonance in the present world navigating towards holistic health and natural products, Ayurveda has received global acclaim. With the facility of shopping for ayurvedic products online, they are now a part of the daily routines worldwide.
Soaps are an integral part of our routine and we rely on them to keep us free of disease causing microorganisms. Handwashes have acquired a new status in the gamut of soaps with the onset of Covid19. There is widespread knowledge about its use and benefits in keeping the virus at bay. Here are a few reasons to choose an ayurvedic hand wash for your daily needs.
1. Safe on Skin
Ayurvedic hand washes are made from natural products and are chemical free. Regular hand washes tend to dry the skin leading to dermatitis in people who are in professions where they have to use it frequently. Ingredients like coconut oil recommended for skin balms and lotions in ayurveda are not only moisturising but also protects the skin from damage due to pollution and other chemicals.
2. Natural Ingredients
This is the very essence of ayurveda. Regular liquid handwashes are known to contain man-made chemicals like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and Triclosan. While SLS is a foaming agent that makes the skin prone to dryness, Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that can cause harm to the body and the environment. Instead, ayurveda uses ingredients like neem, lemon, tulsi and natural oils to combat micro-organisms.
3. Environment Friendly
Beyond the apparent damage it can cause to the human body, triclosan is also dangerous to the environment. In 2009, the American Public Health Association (APHA) proposed that it would endorse the banning of triclosan for household and non-medical uses.
Large amounts of Triclosan leave our houses everyday and end up in rivers and other water sources. It is not removed in water treatment and is highly toxic to some type of algae. To make things worse, they are known to react in the presence of chlorine and sunlight to form dioxins.
4. Multiple healing properties
Ayurveda adopts a process of combining ingredients in order to derive multiple benefits from the compounds prepared. As the ingredients are natural, they do not react with each other and cause side effects. For eg: Lemon is used for its antibacterial properties along with aloe vera for healing. Similarly tea tree oil, gooseberries, mint etc are often used in various proportions in the same product to maximise benefits.
5. Natural Fragrance
Regular handwashes use synthetic additives and perfumes to enhance the fragrance of the product. Once again, these can cause reactions on the skin. Ayurvedic hand wash mostly relies on the natural ingredients in the product for aroma and flavour.
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