Global Herbal Beauty Pioneer Shahnaz Husain On The Best Skincare Ingredients

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Over the years, science has gone a long way, especially in terms of beauty. There's a new product going viral every other day, with a key ingredient we either haven't heard of or never thought to incorporate into our beauty routines. Regardless of the wave of ingredients that go viral, some stay consistent year on year, and those are the ones we often find in our kitchen. Yes, herbal ingredients are the skincare OGs that brands often use as their base.

As such, we reached out to the pioneer of global herbal beauty — Shahnaz Husain — and asked her which skincare ingredient works best for each skin type. Here's what the Ayurvedic beauty icon had to say.

Dry Skin

If you have dry skin, chances are you need moisturisation every few hours, and to help you deal with that, here are the skincare ingredients that you need to include in your skincare routine:

- Cucumber for Deep hydration, helps soothe and cool dry, irritated skin

- Aloe Vera for Moisture retention, locks water into the skin and speeds healing

- Rose for Soothing and Toning, calms dryness and maintains pH balance

- Honey, as a Natural humectant, draws moisture into the skin, keeping it soft

- Chironji for Nourishment, rich in fatty acids that repair and soften dry skin

Additionally, ingredients like Sandalwood oil, Wheat germ oil and Almond oil also help.

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Oily & Acne Prone Skin

One of the worst parts of having oily and acne-prone skin is not knowing which chemical ingredient will suit us and when. So, using herbal ingredients that are less damaging is our safest bet and here's what the beauty expert told us are the key ingredients for oily & acne-prone skin:

- Chameli Pushp Extract balances oil, helps regulate sebum while calming the skin

- Tankana Cleanses pores, has natural antiseptic properties that reduce acne-causing bacteria

- Gulab Ark tones and refreshes, tightens pores and controls surface oils

- Jaitun Tel non-comedogenic nourishment softens skin without clogging pores

- Badam Tel Light hydration, moisturises gently and soothes irritated, acne-prone skin

- Khajoor Extract, Rich in antioxidants, supports skin repair and reduces post-acne marks

- Aloe vera Juice soothes breakouts. It calms inflammation and provides gentle hydration

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Combination Skin

Combination skin type is the trickiest one to handle. Here are the picks Husain has shared with us that work the best for combination skin:

- Niacinamide as it balances oil & helps in hydration

- Aloe Vera provides light hydration without the heaviness of skincare

- Clay + Humectant mix helps control T-zone oil and maintain moisture

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Normal Skin Type

You would think normal skin type is the easiest to handle, but that's not the case. Here's how you can actually take good care of your skin if you belong in this category. 

- Rose Extract to give a natural glow and enhance it

- Jojoba Oil to achieve balanced moisturisation

- Aloe Vera for Lightweight hydration

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Some product recommendations and inputs have been given by the writer.

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