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Astara Review Summary |
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Astara was founded almost 10 years ago by 1960’s era supermodel Sunny Griffin. After years of travel as a model, actress, and spokesperson, she settled down in Telluride, Colorado and found that the dry air and altitude was taking its toll on her skin. It was this realization that caused her to develop a skincare line inspired by raw foods and based on active botanicals. This means that the company employs a lower-temperature processing method in order to preserve the live biocultures that serve as the foundation for Astara’s formulas.
The raw food movement has gone in and out of vogue over the last few years, with doctors still divided over its benefits. By applying the same theories to cosmetics, Astara certainly takes an original approach to skin care, but once again, experts are skeptical as to whether it offers any great improvement over other treatments.
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| Products at a Glance |
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Some of the products in Astara’s line include: Activated Sea Mineral Mask, Age Defy Complex, AHA Nutrient Toning Essence, Antioxidant Moisturizer, Blue Flame Purification Mask, Botanical Cleansing Gele, Botanical Eye Treatment, Citrus Lavender Salt Scrub, Daily Refining Scrub, Golden Flame Hydration Mask, and Radiance Renewal Intense Moisturizer.
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| Products In Focus |
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According to its product description, Astara’s Age Defy Complex is “highly bioactive.” But what does this mean?
The raw food movement is based on the idea that every molecule possesses its own vibrational energy, or “life force energy.” Astara is a bit vague on the particulars, but the website claims that this energy helps us to absorb nutrients, expel toxins, and generally maintain our basic bodily functions. However, extreme temperatures can destroy the vibrations, thus reducing the number of benefits to be derived from our food or skin care products.
Astara claims that Age Defy Complex’s high bioactivity can help to stimulate cell renewal, increase moisture, and improve firmness. Unfortunately, since it does not reveal the product’s ingredients, it is difficult to determine its effectiveness.
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Astara’s website contains quite a bit of information on the principles of a raw food diet, and how it applies to cosmetics. However, it seems as though describing the processing of Astara’s formulas came at the expense of revealing the actual ingredients. This makes it difficult for consumers to determine which treatment is most appropriate for their skin type.
Given the uniqueness of Astara’s approach, many consumers would also no doubt prefer to try the product before making an investment in a new skin care regimen. This practice has become increasingly common as companies develop newer technologies. Unfortunately, Astara does not offer a free trial.
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| Positives |
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• Products are packaged in recyclable materials
• Website posts testimonials
• Products are available online through the manufacturer’s website
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