🌿 Body Lotion & Body Butters – Why Your Skin Needs Them

#Tejasvani Knowledge Desk

Introduction

Skin is the largest organ of the body, and every day it fights against environmental stressors. With pollution on the rise, especially air pollution, maintaining healthy skin is more important than ever.

At Tejasvani, we’ve worked with oils and essential oils for over 35 years, right from farming to research, creating value-added products as part of our social project mandate. This deep expertise helps us craft body care products that are scientifically sound and naturally nourishing.

Lipids in the Skin Barrier

The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of skin, is made up of dead skin cells (“bricks”) held together by lipids (“mortar”). These lipids are essential for:

• Preventing water loss → keeps skin hydrated.

• Blocking harmful agents → protects against microorganisms, toxins, and allergens.

• Regulating hydration → helps balance skin moisture.

A healthy lipid barrier = healthy, resilient skin. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

Since our bodies cannot make omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid), they must come from food or topical application.

• Linoleic Acid (LA) → vital for building specialized lipids (acylceramides). Deficiency leads to dermatitis, dryness, and water loss.

• Anti-inflammatory effects → EFAs regulate skin inflammation.

• Photoprotection → Omega-3s help protect against UV damage and premature ageing.

Sebum & Surface Lipids

Sebaceous glands produce sebum, a mixture of lipids that coat and protect skin.

• Moisturizing → triglycerides, wax esters, and squalene keep skin soft.

• Antimicrobial → fatty acids defend against bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.

• Antioxidant → squalene protects against oxidative stress.

Beyond Structure – Lipids as Signalling Molecules

Lipids also act as messengers within the skin:

• Regulate cell renewal in the epidermis.

• Mediate inflammation.

• Support nutrient transport to skin cells.

What Happens When Lipids Are Deficient?

• Barrier breakdown → increased water loss, irritation.

• Inflammation → linked to atopic dermatitis, psoriasis.

• Dermatitis → scaly, dry, inflamed skin.

Natural Oils & Their Benefits

Natural oils are rich in antioxidants, EFAs, and biologically active compounds (like terpenes, sterols, carotenoids). They can:

• Repair the skin barrier.

• Provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Aid in wound healing.

• Prevent premature ageing.

Studies show oils like evening primrose, blackcurrant seed, borage, and flaxseed oil improve hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce conditions like eczema and dermatitis.

Oils & Skin Diseases

Research links oils to improvements in:

• Atopic dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Pruritus (itching)

• Skin ulcers

• Acne

• Even reduced risk of skin cancer in transplant patients (with omega-3 supplementation).

Neonatal Skin Care

Infant skin is more fragile, with fewer barrier lipids, making it prone to dryness.

• Oils like sunflower, coconut, and almond show benefits.

• Oils like olive and mustard may compromise skin barrier integrity.

This highlights why deep knowledge of oils is critical when formulating safe skincare.

Why Tejasvani Body Lotion & Body Butters?

• ✔ Scientifically backed with 35+ years of expertise in oils

• ✔ Rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and lipids

• ✔ Designed to restore hydration, protect against pollution, and strengthen skin barrier

• ✔ Safe and nourishing for all skin types

Conclusion

Your skin is your body’s frontline defense. With environmental stress and pollution at an all-time high, supporting your skin with the right lipids, oils, and butters is essential.

✨ Tejasvani Body Lotion and Body Butters combine nature’s richness with scientific knowledge to give your skin the nourishment it truly deserves.

👉 Try them today – your skin will thank you.