Are you already the proud owner of YIONN RAKA? Then the word “camphor” probably rings a (vague) bell. Indeed, this miracle ingredient is responsible for the restorative, soothing and pain-relieving effects of this gentle product.

But what exactly is camphor and why do you find it in more and more beauty products these days?

First, a biology lesson. Because to know what it does, it is important to first know where it comes from and what it is.

What is camphor?

Cinnamomum camphora. That is to which we owe this miracle ingredient. “Cinnamom what?”, you may wonder. Don’t panic! The cinnamomum camphora has two other names that roll a little easier over the tongue. Namely, the camphor tree or camphor laurel. Both the wood and leaves of the camphor tree are packed with oils. These are converted into camphor by absorption of oxygen, extracted and then mixed with water, oil and/or alcohol.

What exactly does camphor do?

Camphor’s powers have long been known. This miracle ingredient was already widely used some 700 years ago in the Middle East as a disinfectant against the black plague. So back then, camphor was already a useful and popular brew because of its disinfectant properties. But today it offers a whole host of other benefits. As mentioned earlier, camphor contains restorative, soothing and analgesic properties.It gives your muscles the necessary rest and can greatly reduce the pain level of cramps.

All this makes it a very popular remedy for treating rheumatic complaints, bronchitis, muscle aches and bruises. Thanks to its disinfectant properties, camphor is also regularly added to medicinal ointments and lotions. Camphor is also very popular in the beauty industry. This is because of its antiseptic and itching effects. Camphor oil soothes the skin and its mild action makes it suitable for all skin types. So much good and that from just one small natural ingredient? It is not surprising that more and more beauty products feature a hefty dose of camphor!

Why is camphor perfect for me?

As you can probably guess, people with sensitive skin will be very happy with camphor-rich products. Do you suffer from blemished skin, itching or juvenile pimples, but most products are way too aggressive for your skin? Then a cream with added camphor is an excellent option. Are your hands unable to withstand the (extremely) cold autumn and winter months? Is your expensive skin cream not providing enough protection? Or do you suffer from itchy winter toes? Camphor comes to your rescue! During this fresh period, this wonder-good is often used as a last resort. The powerful calming effect of the ingredient can also be hugely beneficial after an exfoliation session or shave.

And thanks to the addition of Camphor to YIONN Raka, you can also say Bye Bye once and for all to itching, red bumps and ingrown hairs after hair removal. The Camphor in Raka makes your skin feel less itchy, and you will scratch less. In this way, you will gift your skin with much-needed rest. With its balanced perfume-free formula based on rose water, enriched with a blend of willow bark and camphor, among others, YIONN Raka gives you no chance of red bumps, ingrown hairs and itching after hair removal. What you get in return: silky smooth skin without shaving irritation. Not for nothing that more and more beauty brands are using Camphor in their products. But don’t wait until it’s too late, and start on time. This way you are more likely to have soft and healthy baby skin. Indeed, in addition to soothing your skin, camphor stimulates winter skin’s restorative ability. Bye bye dry and chapped winter skin.