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Restore Skin with Natural Ingredients: Astara Product Review

Astara is committed to balancing and restoring skin, naturally. Renowned for its raw botanical formulas, Astara offers a comprehensive collection of skincare products to suit every skin type.

According to Astara, antioxidants and botanicals are vital for healthy skin. These potent ingredients provide fuel and energy to cells, allowing skin to repair and rejuvenate itself for a glowing, beautiful complexion. Using carefully-prepared ingredients, Astara offers a wide range of natural products to help reveal a woman’s natural radiance. Skincare-News.com's latest article, “Astara Review: Natural Beauty,” reviews this innovative line designed for every skin concern.

 

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Company history

 

Astara was formed in 1997 by Sunny Griffin, a former international supermodel and director of beauty and fashion for Avon Products, Inc. After moving to arid Colorado, she noticed that the weather was taking a tough toll on her skin, causing dryness and accelerating aging. Her inspiration led her to create a truly natural skincare line to address these concerns, giving birth to Astara.

 

Ingredient selection and preparation

 

When formulating its skincare products, Astara chooses only the finest essential oils and extracts from organically-grown plants, flowers, fruits and herbs. And unlike other companies, Astara’s ingredients are carefully prepared in a way that avoids artificial processing and overheating. These methods tend to deplete the ingredients of their beneficial qualities. Astara never heats plant extracts above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, which ensures maximum potency and efficacy.

 

Astara products for every skin type

 

It’s easy to build an effective routine with Astara that addresses specific skin concerns. For oily or blemish-prone complexions, Astara Blue Flame Purifying Gel Cleanser uses tea tree extract and willow bark to cleanse and purify without stripping or irritating skin. Astara Blue Flame Oil-Free Moisturizer with aloe vera and antioxidants moisturizes and protects skin while minimizing excess oil. Astara Blue Flame Purifying Treatment rescues skin from breakouts and oil slicks with tea tree oil and vitamins. For a deep-down clean, Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask can be used as often as necessary to purify pores.

 

If tightness, fine lines, wrinkles or roughness are a concern, Astara offers specially-formulated products for dry or mature skin. Astara Botanical Cleansing Gele removes makeup and hydrates skin without stinging or burning. Astara Radiance Renewal Intense Moisturizer features the antioxidants gingko biloba, alpha lipoic acid and jojoba oil, which strengthen skin’s natural moisture barrier to help retain hydration. Astara Violet Flame Enzyme Mask is the answer for rough, dry, leather-like skin. Packed with fruit enzymes, it exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and revs up circulation, bringing nutrients to the skin. And Astara Botanical Eye Treatment is a vitamin-rich cream that soothes and hydrates, reducing the look of puffiness and fine lines.

 

All skin types can benefit from Astara Daily Refining Scrub, which removes dirt and dead skin cells that can clog pores and dull the complexion. Another benefit: It boosts blood circulation. Astara Activated Antioxidant Infusion is another product with benefits for any skin type. Loaded with vitamins A, C and E and white and green tea extracts, it provides ultimate protection against environmental damage.

 

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