Lawat (Litsea glutinosa) is a large, twisting tree that has been a cure-all panacea in eastern medical traditions since time immemorial, having been used to treat as varying conditions as hair loss, weight gain, cancer, bruises, skin disorders, and infections of all kinds. Recent clinical studies have shown why the bark of this ancient tree is so effective in treating such a wide ranging gambit of disorders, the secret being its extremely high saponin content.
Why, you ask, are saponins dermatologically significant? Saponins are curative powerhouses, containing anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant, and water-binding properties (Fitoterapia, July 2002, Pp. 336; Phytotherapy Research, March 2001, Pp. 174–176). Because of this combination of properties, skincare products rich in saponins are an excellent treatment for wrinkles, fine lines, and age related pigmentation problems.
Wrinkles are primarily caused by free-radical damage. Free-radicals, which exist at all times in the surrounding natural environment, assault the skin by damaging and impairing the ability of skin cells to function properly. When skin cells are damaged by free-radicals, the skin begins to wrinkle, sag, and thicken. Sounds like a pretty dreadful scenario, doesn’t it?
Thankfully, your skin isn’t completely doomed; research has shown that there are treatments available to mitigate free-radical damage. When antioxidant rich saponins are applied to the skin, they stop this aging process by neutralizing free radicals. Saponins also insulating the skin from further damage by stopping skin inflammation (e.g., redness, irritation, or puffiness) and water loss (which causes skin to sag)!
Lawat bark is not only high in saponin content, but the methanol extract from its bark has been clinically proven to have potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, making Lawat an efficacious treatment for acne and other bacteria related skin eruptions (Mandal et al., Fitoterapia, 2000, Pp. 439-441).
Lawat has been indigenously used in Ayurvedic and Filipino medicine as a natural foaming hair cleanser that promotes hair growth, as well as an effective body and skin cleanser.
Lawat bark is the primary natural cleansing ingredient in all of Rejuvené skincare and hair care products, including Rejuvené Gentle Skin Cleanser, Rejuvené Herbal Hair Loss Shampoo, Rejuvené Hair Cream, and Rejuvené Hair Conditioner. You can purchase Rejuvené products directly from the company by clicking here.
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