Here at PuraVeda Organics, we are committed to spreading the knowledge of just how Nature provides so many gentle effective solutions to our most vexing Skin & Hair problems. Today we are discussing the beautiful purple coneflower or Echinacea and it’s ability to provide excellent hydration and antioxidant infusion to your skin..
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), commonly known as ‘Coneflower’ is a herbaceous flowering plant of the daisy family. This skin care active has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurveda. The flowers and the roots of Coneflower have a high concentration of volatile oils, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and other antioxidants, with any number of therapeutic effects. When used in skin care, it is extremely gentle on the skin. Read on for more benefits this powerhouse botanical has in the world of Organic Skin Care….
1. Diminished Signs of Aging Around Eyes
Signs of aging around the delicate eye area are some of the most difficult to address. Echinacea one of the key ingredients in our Aloe Eye Serum and Eyeline Prevention Oil, which is designed to treat aging of the skin around the eyes.
Coneflower is rich in flavonoids, echinacein, inulin, and several other types of alkylamides, Cinchonic acid, Rosmarinic acid, and Vitamin C. These antioxidants defend dermal cells from oxidative stress and prevents the appearance of premature signs of aging such as crow’s feet. The combination of antioxidant and hydration boost in Echinacea is practically miraculous in reducing fine lines and wrinkles!
2. Soothes Puffy Eyes
Products containing coneflower extract are clinically proven to treat puffy eyes and dark circles. So whenever your eyes feel tired, just take a small amount of our Aloe Eye Serum moisturizing treatment and gently massage around the problem area. The fast penetrating action instantly rejuvenates/revitalizes and eliminates puffiness around eyes.
3. Deeply Hydrates and Strengthens pH Barrier
If you have dry or barrier-compromised skin, then a formula with Coneflower/Echinacea can effectively heal and repair your skin. The proper concentration of Coneflower extract has been shown to increase the levels of epidermal lipids, ceramides, and cholesterol (a good thing when it comes to Skin Care!).
Coneflower is also rich in polysaccharides and is a part of our award-winning Bioscience Peptide Complex formula. The combined effect of antioxidants and the number of bioactives present make Coneflower highly efficient at locking skin moisture and strengthening the protective lipid barrier. This boost in hydration also reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and helps prevent laxity or sagging.
4. Heals and Helps Prevent Blemishes
The anti-inflammatory and medicinal phytochemicals in Echinacea treat blemishes. In fact, Echinacea is used as a proprietary medicinal treatment for deep cystic breakouts. Unlike many other beneficial botanicals, extracts of purple coneflower are extremely gentle and do not cause any side effects. A key ingredient in our Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub, Echinacea extract can unclog pores, treat blemishes, soothe redness, and restore a balanced, clear complexion.
The healing and protective properties of Echinacea make it a powerhouse ingredient for healing many skin conditions. Unlike the unfortunately common practice of “greenwashing” ingredients in beauty products, the correct concentrations of raw materials obtained naturally and used in clinically-proven ratios has the potential to transform your skin. Thus it’s important, before you add an Echinacea-enriched product to your regimen, to check the source and ensure that it has been wild gathered or organically obtained.
