Gamat Skin Gel

  One variety of sea cucumber, Stichopus variegates, known as “Gamat” contains a wide range of nutrients including collagen, marine protein, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E and minerals. It has been used as a traditional remedy for wounds, lung ailments, parasitic skin infections, backaches, joint or rheumatic pains, heartburn, abdominal complaints, allergies, stomach and mouth ulcers and for promoting womb healing after delivery. Studies conducted in Malaysian universities have verified many of its benefits for health and beauty.

The soothing, anti-infection properties of nutrient-rich purified Gamat extract help encourage skin repair. Soothes insect bites, wounds, scars, etc.

The Malay word gamat means sea cucumber and it refers to medicinal remedies made from any of several species of the animal. The golden sea cucumber (Stichopus horrens) is commonly used. Gamat is usually the dried, powdered bodies of sea cucumbers made into a lotion or other topical salve. It is sometimes mixed into clay and applied as a facial mask, or put in tea and consumed for stomach complaints. Users believe that a solution of sea cucumbers can heal cuts, skin eruptions, and ulcers, and claim that it has a beneficial effect on the immune system.

Sea cucumbers in the waters of Malaysia have been over-harvested to supply consumers of the folk remedy, and as a result the animal and its products are becoming scarce. Efforts to restock the fishery have not generally been successful. Recently, a sea cucumber aquaculture operation was opened on the shores of several Malaysian islands to increase the gamat supply.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamat