This deeply restorative oil accelerates skin healing by stimulating collagen production, lipid replenishment, and cellular regeneration. Haridra (Turmeric) works as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, while Nyagrodha, Plaksha, and Aswatha activate tissue repair and restore moisture balance. Together, they rebuild damaged skin, improving resilience, texture, and elasticity.

Targeting the root of skin sensitivity, this blend reinforces the epidermal barrier and reduces inflammation. Ficus herbs (Nyagrodha, Udumbara) and Chandana (Sandalwood) deliver astringent and calming actions, while Haridra soothes inflammatory conditions like eczema and scaling. Sesame oil’s essential fatty acids lock in moisture, prevent TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss), and protect against external irritants.

This oil purifies at both cellular and circulatory levels, helping flush out toxins that lead to rashes, inflammation, and dermatitis. Choraka and Usheer (Vetiver) bring powerful cooling and detoxifying actions that calm overheated, stressed skin. Simultaneously, it fortifies cell membranes, improving the skin’s natural defense and reducing flare-ups.

By enhancing the skin’s ability to produce and retain Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs), this oil transforms rough, flaky skin into soft, supple texture. Sesame Oil nourishes deeply, restoring lost oils and lipids, while herbs like Usheer support hydration, calm tissues, and relieve chronic dryness. Skin stays plump, hydrated, and comforted.

Face oiling strengthens the skin’s natural barrier with fatty acids like linoleic and oleic acid, helping prevent water loss and shield against damage. In Ayurveda, this nourishing action—Snigdhata—soothes dryness (Vata dosha) and supports Rasadhatu (plasma), keeping skin soft and resilient.

Oiling with massage enhances blood flow and lymphatic drainage, delivering nutrients and flushing toxins. Ayurveda sees this as opening Srotas (channels) and moving Prana (life energy), resulting in brighter, clearer, more energized skin.

Plant oils carry vitamins and antioxidants that fuel cell renewal, repair damage, and support collagen. In Ayurveda, this is Rasayana therapy—nourishing from within (Dhatu Pushti) for lasting vitality and youthful skin.

Oils rich in anti-inflammatory compounds (like rosehip and turmeric) calm reactive skin. Ayurveda uses cooling oils to balance Pitta (heat and inflammation), easing redness, acne, and irritation.

Facial oils fight free radicals, maintain hydration, and protect collagen—slowing signs of aging. Ayurveda uses oiling (Snehan) to counter Vata-driven aging and preserve Ojas (vital energy), promoting firmer, stronger skin.

Face oils smooth skin, improve hydration, and enhance natural light reflection. Ayurveda calls this Kanti or Tejas—a glow that comes from balanced doshas and well-nourished skin, inside and out.

The stratum corneum, or outermost layer of the skin, is held together by lipids like ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, forming a tight “brick-and-mortar” structure. In dry or sensitive skin, this lipid matrix becomes depleted, allowing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and the entry of irritants. Without this protective shield, skin becomes both dehydrated and reactive—feeling tight, flaky, or burning even with mild products.

The skin naturally produces Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)—a blend of amino acids, lactic acid, urea, and PCA—that draws moisture from the atmosphere and deeper layers to hydrate cells. In dry or sensitive skin, NMF levels are significantly lower due to genetics, age, or harsh cleansing. This leads to reduced water retention and internal dehydration, even if the skin looks oily. NMF-boosting ingredients help increase internal hydration and reduce tightness, flakiness, and micro-irritation.

Sensitive skin is often characterized by an exaggerated immune response to minor stimuli—like fragrance, alcohol, or temperature shifts. The skin releases pro-inflammatory cytokines leading to redness, stinging, or even itching. This inflammation further weakens the barrier, creating a vicious cycle. Calming actives help suppress inflammatory signals, reduce histamine activity, and promote a return to homeostasis.

Healthy skin maintains a slightly acidic pH (around 4.7–5.5) which inhibits pathogen growth and supports barrier function. When the pH rises—due to alkaline cleansers, hard water, or over-exfoliation—the acid mantle is disrupted, encouraging microbial imbalances and barrier thinning. Sensitive skin often reflects this pH imbalance as it becomes more prone to irritation. Skincare for this type should avoid soaps and include pH-balanced formulas to help rebalance and fortify the skin's ecosystem.

In dry skin, low sebum production means fewer protective lipids, which allows more TEWL and increases surface sensitivity to wind, detergents, and pollution. Replacing this natural oil layer with non-comedogenic, skin-identical lipids like jojoba oil restores lipid equilibrium and helps seal in moisture and calm without triggering breakouts or congestion.

Dry and sensitive skin types are highly reactive to UV exposure, pollution, temperature extremes, and blue light, all of which damage skin proteins, lipids, and DNA. These triggers increase oxidative stress and barrier inflammation, making skin even more fragile. Antioxidants offer both protection and inflammation control. For sensitive skin, shielding is as important as repairing—preventing exposure is key to calming sensitivity at its root.