Our face is the one part of the body that gets the most attention and the most money spent on it to help keep it looking young, albeit some is done naturally and some not so. But when choosing your face creams and oils did you know that unless you have already converted to natural and certified organic face care products, you are probably using ones that contain toxic, synthetic industrial chemicals that have been linked to causing allergies and cancer? It is vital you choose wisely because all of the ingredients in skincare products get absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

One product that is not full of any toxic industrial chemicals, and one I would like to recommend highly as a firming face oil suitable for even the most sensitive of skins is Pukka Ayurvada’s Certified Organic Firming Face Oil. This face oil is ideal as a restorative treatment oil formulated for mature skin, and is great for those of you that are in your mid-thirties that wish to prevent age lines appearing, or simply want to minimise and reduce the ones that are appearing already. (Award winning Pukka Ayurveda firming face oil pictured to the left.)

Pukka’s firming face oil will not only leave your skin looking lovely and plump but it will leave your skin soothed and nourished thanks to this oil being naturally active because it is made from the purest, most revered certified organic herbs and oil – 99.9% certified organic ingredients in fact. It will leave you with glowing younger looking skin at a competitive price of £38.00. Plus if you buy it from our store this item qualifies for free shipping so all you pay is the price listed here. (Evening Primrose flower pictured to the right.)

A Snippet of Some of the Carefully Thought-Out, Well Researched Ingredients and Benefits of Pukka Ayurveda Firming Face Oil

  • rosehip oil to plump and enhance tone
  • arnica and neroli flower to rejuvenate and protect
  • evening primrose oil and starflower to improve the appearance of slack, depleted skin while their regenerative properties increase cell renewal
  • superior fatty acid profile to hydrate and enhance absorption into the skin
  • contains Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extracts – a unique concentrate of Ayurvedic herbs to promote effective rejuvenation, metabolism, detoxification, nourishment, protection, healing, radiance and anti-ageing

Also, the packaging is  FSC approved meaning that the recycled or virgin fibre content of the paper comes from sources that meet FSC international standards that can be completely traced, and is not contributing to deforestation. This product overall ticks a lot of high ethical and eco friendly standards because:

  • it does not contain any synthetic ingredients (only those derived naturally from the whole fruit or flower) so it is better for our bodies and the planet
  • this product does not contain any animal derivatives and Pukka are against animal testing and none of their products have ever been tested on animals so this product is more than suitable for our vegan friends, and for everyone who does not want to buy from skincare companies that use this barbaric and cruel testing method that is also not legally required to get a product deemed as safe to be on the market

Pukka’s firming face oil is also award winning and has beaten some big name commercial skincare brands in its category at the awards. This in itself speaks volume for a skincare range that was launched not that long ago, in September 2011 to be precise. It is formulated according to Ayurvedic principles, and completely free from parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances and colours – something they proudly state on the packaging. (Rosehip flower pictured to the left.)

How to use Pukka Ayurveda Firming Face Oil

To use this earth friendly firming face oil, after cleansing and toning, apply a small amount to your palms and inhale the aroma before massaging  gently into your face, neck and decollete before moisturising. Firming face oil may be used also as your main day or night cream, morning or night and reapplied if desired to give the skin a boost.

Don’t Be Scared to Change Brands

Some people are so attached to their brands, and so loyal to their current toxic skincare regimes they are scared to take the plunge into something different. But remember to find out if your brand is being true and loyal to you and the planet, and this will show if they are using good quality ingredients over toxic ones, and if they put consumer health above profits.

Times are changing, and people are waking up to the big name brands that promise to get rid of your wrinkles using creams and oils that are full of nothing but industrial chemicals, that actually do nothing more than dehydrate you and promote aging at the same time. Be consumer savvy and start reading and understanding your ingredients. The fact that I mentioned earlier that all ingredients go directly into your bloodstream, and do not just sit on the top layer of the skin should be a wake up call alone to everyone, and I hope it makes you run to your current products to read to the ingredients you are currently using. Remember if you cannot understand it, it is probably a suspect ingredient! (Neroli flower pictured to the right.)

At Great Health Naturally, every single product we sell has been carefully chosen, and scrutinised to meet our customers high standards as we believe you deserve only the best. This review is aimed at helping you to understand why we chose this product and now sell it in our store. We never choose any products that are tested on animals, and try our best to only sell vegan skincare products. Please contact us via email or on twitter and we will answer any questions you may have about this product. If you wish to be taken directly to this product in our store please click here.

About the Author                                                                                                                    Amy Morris is the founder of Great Health Naturally Limited. She is a qualified and UK registered Natural Nutritionist, holistic lifestyle adviser and organic retail specialist. Amy is based in beautiful green Surrey, UK where she enjoys consulting and helping her clients (and anyone who will listen!) become informed, educated and empowered so that they can take control of their health and achieve great health naturally. Love all things organic? Then why not check out her Great Health Naturally online health store where every product in there has been carefully selected to meet Amy’s high standards!