Oil vs. Lotion
“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.”
Charaka Samhita Vol. 1, V: 88-89
Although lotion is far more commonly used in our culture here in the West, oils offer many mental, physical and spiritual benefits which make them a smart choice for your everyday body-care.
What you choose to moisturize your skin with is of utmost importance – skin is our largest organ, and everything that you put on your skin gets absorbed DIRECTLY into your bloodstream. There is no filtering that happens here. We like to say that the quality and purity of what you put on your skin is even more paramount than what you eat – since your digestive system actually filters your food for you. In other words: don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat, or can’t pronounce.
Lotions are more likely to contain parabens or other chemicals & preservatives. Our high-vibe Ayurvedic oils are food-grade, organic, and edible. 100% plants - that’s it.
Oils give the body a protective barrier, maintains skin’s pH level, boosts immunity, and insulates the electrical nerve impulses of the skin. Oil protects skin against bacteria, viruses, and other environmental attacks.
Oil helps mobilize toxins from the tissues while also calming the nervous system so that the body can move from stress-fighting functions to rejuvenating functions. When the nervous system is at rest, the cells can repair themselves, bringing healing to the body and mind.
Oils are the most compatible with the sebaceous glands in your skin. The human body is electrical, and these oils keep our skin and bodies vibrating at the highest possible frequency.
Choose from some of our crowd-favorite body oils, below: