Cosmetic & Skin Healing Benefits of Guggul

Guggul formulations have traditionally been used in Ayurveda to treat a number of inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne and canker sores.¹³ In modern clinical trials guggul has been shown to be an effective acne treatment comparable to antibiotics—including severe nodulocystic forms of the condition.^6,12 Research suggests these benefits may be because components of guggul reduce sebum secretion and inflammation associated with acne.⁶

The guggul-based Ayurvedic formula Triphala guggulu may help inhibit the effects of snake bite venom. In vitro studies have demonstrated that Triphala guggulu is a potent anti-hyaluronidase substance—inhibiting the tissue-degrading enzyme hyaluronidase.⁵⁶

Proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, guggul has historically been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of skin diseases (e.g., psoriasis and eczema) and may also improve the health and beauty of skin with its anti-wrinkle properties. ⁶⁰