Nourishment - Vaadi Herbals

Royal Indian Khus Soap For Radiant Complexion

What is the importance of a proper Skin care regime?

Being the largest organ and acting as a shield protecting one from external factors, the Skin needs attention so as to perform its functions effectively and efficiently. Skin care is most-talked about topic among people but it’s rather sad that people still ignore it.

Major skin problems that people encounter are:
Rashes, Black heads, Pimples, Black Spots and other skin eruptions.
Skin Tanning, wrinkles, early ageing.
Dry Skin, loss of essential skin oils.

Solution to all such problems is a product with combination of some of the best natural ingredients which help in cleansing the skin without being harsh on it.

What is Khus and how does it benefit the skin?

Native to India, Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver or just Indian Khus is an excellent ingredient for a youthful, healthy and softer skin. Finding its general use in aromatherapy, food and beverages industry, and for treatment of dry and parched skin, Khus’s cicatrisant property makes it an excellent rejuvenating experience. Being a great part of the Indian Ayurveda, Khus is known to strengthen connective tissues, cure pain in muscles and promote a cleansed and happy skin.

Accumulated dead cells are removed as Khus boosts the cell-growth and regeneration. Pigmentation, blemishes and marks fade away in no time and a softer, younger and gorgeous you greets you in the mirror within the first few days of use.

Saffron Sandal Facial Kit

Product Include:

Saffron-Sandal Cleansing Cream

Saffron-Sandal Face Scrub

Saffron-Sandal Massage Gel

Saffron-Sandal Massage Cream

Saffron-Sandal Face Pack

SAFFRON-SANDAL CLEANSING CREAM

This rich composition of Saffron & Sandal paste, smoothly but effectively cleanses all impurities, oil, dirt & sebum from the facial skin. Sandal cools the skin and keeps it supple and elastic.

Active Ingredients:Saffron, Sandal Paste, Orange Peel Extract, Turmeric, Lemon grass Oil.

SAFFRON-SANDAL FACE SCRUB

A unique composition of multiple herbal ingredients, rich in antioxidants, this scrub effectively exfoliates the facial skin. Grapefruit oil fights free radicals and avoids degeneration of tissues. It treats acne & pimples and makes your skin super clear.

Active Ingredients: Saffron, Sandalwood, Cinnamon Oil, Walnut Scrub, Grapefruit oil

SAFFRON-SANDAL MASSAGE GEL

A rich composition of Saffron, Sandal & Multivitamins, this scientifically designed gel, removes dark skin patches, clears skin blemishes & pigmentation marks thereby giving a rosy glow to the facial skin. Makes your skin spotless and super smooth.

Active Ingredients:Saffron, Sandalwood oil, Multivitamins A,B,C & E, Red Cedar Oil.

SAFFRON-SANDAL MASSAGE CREAM

This rich composition of saffron and various oils, improves skin complexion and feeds the skin with all important minerals and vitamins. Lemongrass oil reduces skin puffiness and excessive perspiration. Sandalwood oil reduces under eye circles and removes freckles and spots on your facial skin.

Active Ingredients:Saffron, Sandalwood oil, Basil oil, Lemongrass oil, Shea butter, Manjistha.

SAFFRON-SANDAL FACE PACK

Enriched with pure sandal paste, this scientifically designed Face Pack reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. It also removes pigmentation marks and blemishes. Makes your skin fairer, super smooth and clear.

Active Ingredients:Saffron, Sandal paste, Lemongrass oil, Multivitamins A,B,C & E, Manjistha.

Saffron Skin-Whitening Cleansing Cream

This rich composition of Saffron & Sandal paste, smoothly but effectively cleanses all impurities, oil, dirt & sebum from the facial skin. Sandal cools the skin and keeps it supple and elastic. To apply gently massage with finger tips using upward and outward stokes all over face and neck. Remove with moist cotton swab or wash thoroughly with plain water and pat face dry with soft towel.

Saffron Skin-Whitening Face Pack

Why does skin become dull and rough with age?

Maturing skin becomes more susceptible to external damage as the outermost layer (epidermis) thins out. More UV-induced damage leads to age spots and pigmentation; as well as generation of more cell-damaging free radicals. Also the rate of generation of newer, healthier cells decreases; consequently so does the skin’s ability to heal itself.

Furthermore, the natural exfoliation process (desquamation) lessens; leading to accumulation of dead cells. Even the collagen production drops; causing wrinkles and sagging. Lose skin may be accompanied by enlarged pores; making the skin more prone to blackheads, as well as acne and other skin infections.

All these factors result in the skin looking dull, rough and old.

What is Saffron and how does it help revitalize skin?

Saffron, or kesar, a derivative of Crocus sativus’ flower has been used since centuries as a cleanser, toner and anti bacterial agent. It helps control acne, by fighting skin infections as well as by keeping pores unclogged; by removing excess oil and dead skin cells.

It is often used to lighten skin blemishes, pigmentation marks, sun-tan and acne scars, repair dry skin and brighten and even out the complexion. In addition to being an effective skin lightening agent, saffron is also a popular anti oxidant since it promotes cell regeneration and collagen formation, which delays wrinkles and maintains skin’s elasticity.

How does Sandal paste work as a skin care agent?

Sandal paste has been used since centuries to achieve a smooth, vibrant and radiant complexion. It moisturizes dry skin, and shrinks pores of oily skin, hence controlling the oiliness. This makes sandal a great agent for use on all skin types. It also works against UV damage, and helps lighten dark spots and marks caused due to acne, tanning, blemishes or pigmentation.

The component beta-santalol present in Sandal makes it a powerful anti microbial or anti septic too, which can be used to treat skin infections, cuts, burns, acne and other skin problems. Sandal has also been known to reduce blackheads and calm inflamed or itching and irritated skin.

What is Lemongrass Oil and what are its effects on skin?

Lemongrass oil, the well known anti microbial is extracted from the leaves of the grass Cymbopogon citrates. It is used to improve skin’s elasticity and firm it up by strengthening connective tissues. Known to improve skin cells’ health by improving blood circulation, it also astringent properties.

As an anti microbial, it works against skin infections like acne. It is also used to alleviate perspiration. As an astringent, it reduces skin’s oiliness and blackheads, while unclogging and shrinking open pores. It can also be used as an anti inflammatory for skin rashes or redness.

Saffron Skin-Whitening Massage Cream – Basil Oil & Shea Butter

What are the factors that affect, and dull complexion?

The color, texture as well as the appearance of our skin, taken together, is referred to as the complexion. Over the years, our complexion takes a beating due to a number of external factors; making it less than ideal.

Sun-exposure, more evidently, leads to sun burns, tanning, pigmentation, freckles etc. However, it also promotes formation of free radicals that ultimately lead to wrinkling. And impurities in the air, or chemicals in the cosmetics, can lead to skin infections or clogged pores.

Moreover, a skin that is either too oily can cause acne and blackheads; while one which is too dry can become flaky and cracked. Basically our complexion loses the beauty and glow.

The sun and air cannot be avoided; nor can the basic skin-type be altered. But optimum skin care can better the complexion.

What is Saffron and how does it improve skin tone and complexion?

Saffron, also known as kesar, is a derivative of Crocus sativus’ flower; and has since ages been used to cleanse, tone and brighten the skin. Its ability to unclog pores by removing dead skin cells as well as excess oil makes it a powerful anti acne agent. Additionally, it is also anti bacterial, hence effective against skin infections.

It also lightens tanned skin, reduces blemishes, pigmentation and acne scars, and evens out the skin tone. Hence it is a popular skin-lighting and complexion-smoothening agent. It is also well known as an anti oxidant, due to its ability to promote cellular regeneration and formation of collagen. Thus it helps delay wrinkles, by improving skin’s elasticity.

What is Sandalwood Oil and how does its use effect complexion?

Sandalwood oil is obtained from Santalum album. It is a natural emollient, i.e. it helps skin in keeping hydrated and thus supple; making it suitable for dry skin. It is very beneficial for oily skin too, due to its astringent action. This action also contracts pores and tightens the skin; thus helping in reduction of fine lines.

It is even known to soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation; making it ideal for sensitive skin as well. This essential oil prevents formation of ugly scars; and it is also beneficial in fading away of scars, spots, freckles as well as reduction of under-eye circles. An anti-septic by nature it also protects boils and pimples from getting infected.

What is Basil Oil and what are its benefits when used to enhance complexion?

Sweet Basil, or Ocimum basilicum, has been proven to have anti-microbial properties. It is thus effective in fighting acne and other minor skin infections. Also a potent anti-oxidant, with its rich content of Vitamin A, it terminates free radicals; that cause destruction of our skin cells and cause the skin to age.

Basil oil is anti-inflammatory by nature too. And this property, combined with the fact that it has the ability to stimulate circulation, improves the tone and texture of the skin; while rendering glow to dull skin.

What is lemongrass oil and what does it do to enhance complexion?

The derivative of the fresh, or partially dried, leaves of the grass Cymbopogon citrates is called lemongrass oil; and is known to have anti microbial, anti inflammatory and astringent properties. Its anti microbial action heals acne and other skin problems, while its astringent action works against blackheads, excessive oiliness and clogged pores.

It also keeps the skin supple by strengthening connective tissue to firm up the skin and help maintain the skin’s elasticity. It is also used to better blood circulation, making skin cells healthier. Lemongrass oil is also known to shrink open pores and alleviate perspiration.

What is Shea Butter and what makes it a popular complexion enhancing agent?

Shea butter is a fat extracted from a particular African shea tree, or Vitellaria paradoxa. Among its many advantages are its humectants and emollient properties. In layman’s terms, it not only elevates the hydration of the skin; but also helps the skin retain the moisture, by reducing evaporation.

This substance contains some beneficial fatty acids that better the circulation, improve skin elasticity; and along with Vitamin D promote regeneration of cells. Thus, act as a great anti-aging ingredient.

Apart from this, it is a natural sunscreen with SPF 6; it reduces dark spots and blemishes; aids in wound healing, without scarring; and is anti-inflammatory and soothing in nature.

How does Manjistha better the complexion and impart it a glow?

Manjistha has anti-inflammatory properties; that helps calm irritated skin, reduces itching as well as smoothen the tone. Its anti-septic properties helps fight against recurring skin infections; thus, making it a great remedy for acne as well.

An excellent skin rejuvenator, manjistha helps in faster healing of burns and scalds; and even prevents the formation of scars. Furthermore, it serves as an effective remedy against discoloration of the skin as well as freckles. On a whole it not only improves the skin complexion, but also adds glow and a reddish tinge to the face.

Saffron Skin-Whitening Massage Gel

What factors are responsible for skin marks and blemishes?

Our skin contains a darkening pigment known as the melanin; which is responsible for our skin color. It is also secreted by our body, to protect against UV damage. However, it is not distributed evenly throughout the skin. Thus, places with a higher secretion tend to get darker than the others. These result in pigmentation or dark-spots as well as freckles.

Another couple of reasons for a blemished skin are acne and other skin infections. While the former is cause by clogged pores, the latter may be a result of clogged pores or dry, cracked skin. However, both tend to leave behind ugly marks and scars.

How does saffron clear up the skin?

A popular anti bacterial, saffron or kesar, as it is popularly known, is very effective in keeping skin infection and acne free. This extract from the flower of Crocus sativus has been used since ages for its cleansing and toning properties, due to its ability to unclog pores, control oiliness and remove dead cells.

It can moisturize and repair dry skin and lighten and smoothen out tanned or uneven complexion. It can also lighten marks of acne, blemishes and pigmentation. Its ability to stimulate cellular regeneration and collagen formation make it an effective anti oxidant too.

What benefits does sandalwood oil impart to the skin?

Derived from santalum album, sandalwood oil has been known to have anti septic and anti inflammatory properties. As an anti septic, it keeps boils and pimples uninfected, and as an anti inflammatory, it works to soothe irritations and inflammation, making it particularly useful for sensitive skins.

It has the ability to contract pores, making it very beneficial for oily skin, while its ability to moisturize skin make it beneficial for dry skin types too. Since it can lighten and reduce under eye circles, freckles and marks left by acne and pigmentation, it is a popular skin lightening agent too. It is also used to reduce fine lines since it has the ability to tighten skin.

What qualities of red cedar oil make it good for skin?

Red Cedar oil is derived from a cedar tree, namely the red cedar or Juniperus virgiana. It is extremely beneficial because of its purifying properties. With its anti-bacterial property, it helps fight acne and other skin infections. And its sedating ability helps relieve itching.

Topping this is its astringent action, which helps reduce the oiliness of the skin; also helping in acne reduction. The same toning activity also tightens the pores and the muscles, firming up a maturing skin.

How are Multivitamins (A, B, C, E) beneficial for skin care?

Vitamins A, C and E are all powerful anti-oxidants; they help fight signs of premature aging; by boosting collagen production, as well as stimulating growth of new skin cells. As such they help maintain the skin’s elasticity; and delay sagging and wrinkling of the skin. Healthy cellular regeneration helps fade away present wrinkles too. They even protect the skin cells from free radical damage.

These three vitamins are also effective in treating the damage, caused due to exposure of the skin to UV rays. While Vitamins C and E, protect the skin from further such damage too. And Vitamin B is known to help the skin retain moisture. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, which is effective against a number of skin problems.

These multivitamins all work together to make the skin smooth and clear. Vitamin E and C cleanse the skin; Vitamin C and A reduce oiliness; while C exfoliates the dead cells, unclogs and tightens the pores. Thus fighting and preventing acne and blackheads. Anti-inflammatory Vitamin B helps with the same.

Moreover Vitamin A and B treat pigmentation disorders; while B also reduces red blotchiness. Vitamin C’s bleaching property, along with Vitamin E, reduces dark spots, acne scars and other marks and blemishes. And all these vitamins also reducing wrinkling, and thus smooth the skin.

Silver Cleansing Cream – Pure Silver dust

Why are cleansing and moisturizing important for skin-care?

A glowing and smooth complexion is the sign/result of a healthy skin. And proper cleansing and moisturizing are the keys to the health of skin cells.

Regular soaps can only cleanse away surface impurities; while ripping away the necessary moisture. Lack of moisture is one of the reasons that can lead to premature wrinkling; while also making the skin look rough feel irritated. And improper cleansing can neither prevent nor treat skin infections/problems; such as acne and blackheads.

In fact, with age our skin’s health already suffers at the hand of uncontrollable internal factors. Thus it becomes all the more important to take best possible external care, to keep it looking young and healthy.

What makes Pure Silver Dust good skin-cleansing agent?

Silver is one of the important nutrients that are required for health and growth of new skin cells. Cellular renewal helps in faster healing of sunburns, rashes and wounds. Silver can even fight a number of skin infections, due to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. And it is effective even against acne.

Even irritated and stressed out skin can be calmed by this soothing agent; owing to its cooling property as well as ability to nourish. This makes it suitable for use on even sensitive skin types. Silver dust is just powdered silver, very finely though; and is as beneficial as silver, as far as the aforementioned effects are concerned.

What is Aloe Vera Extract and how does it contribute to cleansing the skin?

The extract or derivative of the Aloe vera plant helps keep skin supple, by moisturizing it just adequately; and improving its ability to hydrate itself; without adding to the oiliness. It works well against premature aging too, by neutralizing free radicals and promoting collagen and elastin formation; hence proving a great anti oxidant too.

Its ability to fight acne and other skin infections make it an effective anti bacterial; while its anti inflammatory effect helps soothe dry skin. It also rejuvenates the skin by removing dead cells; reducing pigmentation; and allowing deeper penetration of nutrients into the skin’s layers.

What is Sandalwood Oil, and how does it work as a good cleansing agent?

Sandalwood Oil has been known to have moisturizing, astringent and anti septic properties. Extracted from Santalum album, it hydrates dry skin and makes it supple. When used for oily skin, it shrinks the pores to help control oiliness. It also tightens skin, thus reducing appearance of fine lines.

It also has anti inflammatory properties, which make it useful in soothing irritations and inflammation of sensitive skins. As an anti septic, it keeps boils and pimples from getting infected further. It is also known to have lightening abilities when used on under eye circles or dark spots, acne marks, freckles or pigmentation.

What is Grape Seed Extract and how does it work as a skin cleanser?

Grape seed extract, the popular and highly effective anti aging agent, is obtained from the seeds of whole grapes. Being a major source of flavonoids, polyphenols and Vitamin E, it is a well known anti oxidant.
Procyanidin, a phenol that is several times a more effective anti oxidant than Vitamin E , is sufficiently present in this extract. Keeping new free radicals from being formed, and neutralizing the existing ones, it works powerfully against premature aging.

This phenol additionally promotes healing of wounds and reversal of sun damage to skin. With its ability to attach itself to the collagen in the skin, procyanidin betters the skin’s elastic properties and the general health of cells.

Silver Face Scrub – Pure Silver dust & Fenugreek

Why is a scrub with Pure Silver dust better than ordinary scrubs?

Scrubbing is undoubtedly an eminent part of skin care as it ensures that the skin gets rid of unwanted accumulated dirt and dead skin. When it comes to choosing an apt scrub for the skin, many advice to go for one which suits the skin. However, no scrub benefits the skin in a way the natural scrub containing pure silver dust and other essential minerals does.

Silver dust is a fantastic absorbent. It penetrates down the layers of the skin and unclogs the pores, fighting tough blackheads and acne. A flawless complexion is visible within few days of use. The silver particles have unique antibacterial properties. The scrub not only relaxes the facial tissues and muscles but also reduces fine line and wrinkles. With a soothing exfoliation technique imparted by silver particles, the scrub is enriched with clove oil and fenugreek which has innumerable benefits on the skin. Turmeric gives a glow, shine & provides a peaceful relaxation to skin.

How does Fenugreek exfoliate and enrich the skin?

Trigonella foenum-graecum or commonly known as Methi (Fenugreek) seeds are a herb as well as a commonly used spice. Growing in middle-east, South Asia and parts of America and Europe, Fenugreek is medicinal in nature. India is known to be the largest producer of Fenugreek which helps in:
Cures Skin Infections: The Anti-inflammatory property of the fenugreek plant makes it all the more effective in treating skin infections. Itchiness, dry skin, redness on skin are some of the skin problems which can be easily tackled by using the fenugreek based skin product. Fenugreek makes acne fade away in no time and treats the scars as well.

Rich in Vitamin C: This herb is rich in vitamin C making it an ideal ingredient which ensures the skin is free from dust particles, impurities by gently removing all skin toxins and accumulated dead skin. Be it harsh sun burn, tanning or boils, all can be cured by this miraculous gift of nature.

How does Clove Oil bring out a beautiful spotless skin?

Extracted from Syzygium aromaticum, which is found in Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, Clove Oil’s anti-bacterial property helps in keeping off the microbial activity from the skin surface, thus helping in preventing acne and pimples. It is an instant stress reliever as the scrub when applied has the intoxicating clove smell which calms the senses and the mind.

Also, Clove oil is a natural exfoliant that clears off the dead skin and excess oil. With Clove Oil, the skin breathes as the pores are unclogged and bacteria-free.

What are the benefits of Turmeric?

Turmeric can be called as the jack of all ingredients as its function alone combines the effectiveness of all other ingredients. One of the most commonly found herbs in India, Turmeric possesses every possible solution to yield a beautiful, sun-kissed skin. It treats the severe problems of blackheads, acne, blemishes and pimples and also makes skin softer curing dry patches. Turmeric diminishes wrinkles and any signs of premature aging. The scrubs is nourishing and provides soft exfoliation, treating the skin and enriching it with the best of each ingredient in the process.

Silver Facial Kit

Silver Cleansing Cream

Pure silver dust & numerous herbal extracts cleanse away all dirt & impurities from the skin surface, while keeping your skin soft & supple.

Active Ingredients:Pure Silver Dust, Aloe Vera Extract, Sandal wood Oil, Grape Seed Extract.

Silver Face Scrub

Enriched with Pure Silver dust & other minerals, this uniquely designed scrub completely removes dead skin cells, & effectively exfoliates the facial skin. It is a powerful antiseptic & soothing to the skin.

Active Ingredients:Pure Silver Dust, Fenugreek, Clove Oil & Turmeric Extract.

Silver Massage Gel

Abundant Silver dust & multiple Vitamins improve blood circulation, as well as restore skin’s softness, smoothness & radiance.

Active Ingredients:Pure Silver Dust, Wheatgerm Oil, Sandalwood Oil, Vitamin A & C, Manjistha.

Silver Massage Cream

Enriched with pure silver dust & numerous essential oils this unique cream provides complete nourishment to your facial skin. It also reduces pigmentation marks & skin blemishes.

Active Ingredients:Pure Silver Dust, Almond Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Sandal Wood Oil

Silver Face Pack

Enriched with Pure silver dust & rich anti wrinkle & skin rejuvenating agents like Orange Oil, Mulethi & Lavender Oil. It reduces fine lines & wrinkles & makes your skin look young.

Active Ingredients:Pure Silver Dust, Orange Oil, Mulethi, Lavender Oil, Manjistha

Silver Massage Cream – Pure Silver dust

An effective gentle massaging gel with silver dust & multiple vitamins improves blood circulation, as well as helps restore skin’s softness, smoothness and radiance. It helps relax facial muscles and lets your skin breathe. Apply a scoop of the gel, gently massage all over the face and neck in circular upward direction until it gets absorbed in the skin completely.

Silver Massage Gel – Pure Silver dust & Sandalwood Oil

What is the significance of massaging in achieving and maintaining healthy skin?

Healthy skin requires healthy skin cells. And a cell’s health is dependent on its supply of nutrients. Massaging dilates the blood vessels; thereby bettering the blood circulation; which allows more nutrients to be carried to the cells.

This makes the cells healthier; while also promoting generation of new ones, aiding in healing of tissues. This helps delay sign of aging, which is result of lower cell turnover rate and damaged tissues.

Massaging also increases the lymphatic (liquid) flow; helping in flushing out of toxins, as well as reducing puffiness. It also allows moisturizers and other nutrients to penetrate deeper into the skin. And thus grants a soft, supple and glowing skin.

What is Sandalwood Oil and what does it do when used as a massaging agent?

The extract of Santalum album, known as sandalwood oil, is popular as a skin lightening agent, due to its ability to lighten and reduce marks from acne, pigmentation, freckles and under eye circles. It is also often used to reduce the appearance of fine lines because it is known to be able to tighten skin.

When used over oily skin, it shrinks the pores, while when used over dry skin, it hydrates it. It can also be used over sensitive skin types since it can reduce inflammation and irritation. It can also be used as an anti septic over boils and pimples to keep them uninfected.

How does Pure Silver Dust rejuvenate and better skin?

Silver dust is basically silver itself; but in a very finely ground state. So, just like silver it exhibits skin rejuvenating and nourishing properties. It promotes the healing of burns, rashes and wounds. This is because of it being an essential nutrient to assist re-growth of skin cells.

Even the most sensitive of skins can be taken care of by silver. It is a cooling, and thus soothing agent; that can effectively calm skin that is irritated or stressed out. Also its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties help against a number of skin infections; even including acne.

What are the benefits of using Manjistha as a skincare agent?

Manjistha has for long been used to cleanse the skin off infections and diseases. It has proven effective as a remedy against acne, and problems associated with oozing and edema. It accelerates the healing of skin tissues; and helps wounds, ulcers and burns heal faster; without scar formation.

Even pigmentation anomalies, like freckles and discoloration, are helped by this herb. Plus it also reduces itching and calms inflammation of the skin. It is a great skin rejuvenator that not only makes the skin radiant, but also adds a beautiful red tinge to it.

How do Vitamins A and C nourish skin?

Of these, Vitamin C also is a mild exfoliant and toner. It helps in the removal of dead cells and impurities from the skin surface. It unclogs and tightens the skin pores. It also helps maintain the skin’s pH level, and reduces oiliness. This makes it effective against problems like acne and blackheads. Even Vitamin A is known to be effective in treating oily skin, acne and blackheads.

Apart from this, Vitamin A is known to promote healing of wounds and treat pigmentation disorders. And Vitamin C, with its mild bleaching capability helps in lightening of skin tone, as well as lightening of marks, scars and blemishes.
Both Vitamins A and C are powerful anti-oxidants or anti-aging substances. They scavenge free radicals in our body, which are responsible for skin’s aging. Furthermore, they stimulate the regeneration of cells; as well as enhance collagen production, which is a necessary skin protein. These activities help lessen the depth or fading of wrinkles; delay signs of aging of the skin, including wrinkles and sagging; as well as help maintain the elasticity of the skin.
Vitamins A and E also help in minimizing the skin-damage induced by exposure to UV rays. Vitamin C further protects skin from future UV damage as well.

What is wheat-germ oil and how does it improve skin health?

Lecithin, Vitamins A and E, proteins and essential fatty acids, all make wheat-germ oil a beneficial skin-care substance. They not only help in delaying premature aging (wrinkles etc); but also help repair burns, UV-damaged and scar tissues. This is because, being anti-oxidants, they stimulate the re-growth of cells.

Sourced from the embryo of wheat kernel’s seed; this oil is a soothing agent for rashes and burns. It hydrates dry skin and even helps reduce inflammation. It also improves the health and texture of the skin, by stimulating blood circulation; and thus improving the nutrient supply to the cells.

Skin-Detox Lemon & Eucalyptus Hand Wash

Lemon and Eucalyptus hand wash is an effective cleanser that leaves your skin feeling fresh, healthy and clean. The gentle frangrance leaves behind a trail of freshness and calms senses. This hand wash helps maintain the natural moisture balance in skin and the hands feel beautifully soft and conditioned.

Lemon – The Lemon peel extract is acidic in nature, quite like the fruit itself. Its acidity makes it useful as an astringent or toner, and also as an anti microbial. Additionally, it has a bleaching action too; lightening dark spots caused by sun damage, aging or acne. As a toner, it controls skin’s oiliness and restores the natural pH balance. It also removes impurities and dead cells.

Eucalyptus – It is a natural antiseptic with antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties making it highly effective in treating minor cuts, boils, insect bites, skin infections and more. It also makes a natural mositurizing agent that provides protection against sun and easily gets massaged into the skin. “

Skin-Lightening Fruit Cleansing Cream

A nutrient rich cleansing cream with the goodness of fruits helps restore the moisture balance to the skin, while fighting imperfections. It results is an enhanced and flawless complexion. Gently massage with finger tips using upward and outward stokes all over face and neck. Remove with moist cotton swab or wash thoroughly with plain water and pat face dry with soft towel.

Skin-Lightening Fruit Face pack

With regular cleansing and exfoliation, one does get rid off the impurities and dirt on the skin surface. But what about the impurities under the epidermal layer of the skin? Deep pore cleansing is very much needed for the perfect glowing skin. This is where Face Pack comes into play. A weekly session of Face Pack not only helps in detoxifying the skin from within but also thoroughly moisturizes the skin and soothes any allergies or irritations. Applying a face pack imparts the goodness of ingredients in the layers of the skin, enriching it with the vital nutrients.

A face pack re-energizes the skin as massage is a stress reliever in itself. A Face Pack every week ensures proper circulation of blood to the skin which yields a shining flawless complexion and healthy skin.

How does Saffron bring out a flawless, beautiful skin?

Crocus sativus or the Saffron Crocus is the spice from which Saffron extracts are taken. Saffron cultivation is mostly found in Kashmir, Spain and Greece where it depends on the rainfall. The main region for cultivation is Iran. Saffron has special skin-whitening property. It’s great exfoliating quality aids a clearer complexion. All dark patches, pigmentation, blemishes and scars fade away in no time.

It also clears skin and imparts a healthy squeaky clean glow.

Saffron tones the skin, cures allergies, itchiness and dryness thereby beautifying the skin and enhancing its texture.

Why is Papaya considered as an effective ingredient?

Acting as a natural moisture cover, Papaya Extracts are great exfoliating agents as well. While keeping the suppleness of the skin intact, Papaya gently cleanses off dirt and impurities from the skin’s surface and deep pore levels to yield a polished and perfect complexion. Hailed as the forerunner in skin whitening products, Papaya Extracts even tone the skin contour and whiten the skin from within. Papaya is an excellent tan remover. It cancels out the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin and imparts an envious glow on the skin.

What are Mandarin Extracts and how do they Lighten the skin tone?

Tangerine or Mandarin Orange grows in China and is then taken to Europe to retrieve the most useful extracts from it- the Mandarin Essential Oil. Known for its vivid medicinal properties, Mandarin Oil is a great anti-septic and anti-bacterial making it a great safeguard ingredient from allergies, microbes and acne. Mandarin Oil seeps down the layers of the skin and improves blood and lymph circulation. This rejuvenates the skin and helps in proper hydration. The skin stays supple and vibrant. By promoting cell growth and renewal, Mandarin Oil reduces tanning, pigmentation and blemishes thereby giving you a renewed look altogether.

How does Fuller’s Earth lead to a glowing skin?

Fuller’s Earth is regarded as one of the most effective natural ingredient to bring glow on your face. You can also get fairer skin with the use of specific face packs that include fuller earth. Even if you have oily skin that gives rise to excessive pimples and acne, this ingredient’s face packs will be a wonder. People with dry skin also have problem of excessive dryness of skin layer. But a perfect combination of certain natural ingredients along with the Fuller’s earth will be a wonderful remedy for your skin tone. Fuller’s earth is a mud like substance which is extracted from the earth surface. It has many benefits with regards to acne and pimple formed over the skin. If you have oily skin tone, it will be of a great benefit to you.

Skin-Lightening Fruit Face Scrub

How is Orange Peel effective in improving skin?

Not many know this but oranges have more to them than meets the eye. The juice, rich in Vitamin C helps in cleansing toxins and the outside skin can do wonders for your skin. Orange peels are dried and used in powdered form. Combining with Clove Oil, Neem Oil and Tea Tree Oil, Orange Peel fights acne by:

Unclogging Pores: Orange Peel extract very gently unclogs pores by removing dirt and excess oil. Also, Orange Peel regulates the formation of oil by the sebaceous glands so as to prevent greasiness and furthermore, acne.

Clears Acne and blackheads: Active pores trap dirt which results in formation of blackheads and excess oil further makes them rigid. Orange peel extracts gently clear off blackheads and acne by opening the pores and removing dirt.

Makes skin Flawless: Orange Peel contains Vitamin C which clears off scars and blemishes. It’s natural bleaching action fades away dark patches and tough pigmentation yielding a clearer, fairer skin.

What is Lemon Peel Extract? And how does it contribute to revitalization of skin?

Extract from lemon’s skin or rind, scientifically called Citrus limon, and commonly known as lemon peel extract, has been used over several years as an astringent, toner and anti microbial, due to its acidic properties. It maintains skin’s oiliness and pH balance and also calms skin’s redness and minor rashes.

It is also known to remove impurities and dead cells from the skin’s surface and promote growth of new cells. It also has bleaching properties which help lighten pigmentation, sun-tan and acne marks. It has also been used to work against acne and better skin’s elasticity.

How does Almond Oil nourish the skin?

Since ancient times, Almond Oil is known to be the perfect remedy for dry, flaky skin. It quickly gets absorbed in the skin surface, being a light oil, and cures skin irritation, allergies, dry patches and makes the skin soft and supple.

All in all, a great emollient, Almond Oil serves to be the perfect treatment of the skin for fighting the chill and renewing it for another season cycle. It balances the skin’s water loss. Regular massage regulates the blood circulation which in turn helps in the proper soaking of essential nutrients in the skin.

The skin smells sweet and is velvety in touch.

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What causes skin to become unhealthy and lose its glow?

Healthy skin is itself a barrier against skin infections. Healthy skin is one, which is neither too oily nor too dry. The former blocks the pores and is responsible for skin infections like acne and blackheads; which finally result in ugly scars. As for dry skin, it loses elasticity and gets wrinkled earlier; and if cracked too, it is more susceptible to infections. Inadequate or improper hydration causes skin to lose its glow.

Moreover, as we age, the basic health of our skin takes a toll. The outermost layer of the skin thins out; newer cells develop slowly; dead cells accumulate. This combined with the years of sun-exposure make our skin dull; patchy and pigmented. To add to this, poor blood circulation means poor supply of nutrients to the cells; also resulting in poor health of the skin.

What are the benefits of Apple in skincare?

Apples are very useful in lightening, tightening and brightening the complexion. A rich source of antioxidants, due to the presence of Vitamins A, B and C; its helps the skin fight against premature aging. Their natural healing property helps in the treatment of cracked skin and sun-burn; as well as in soothing inflamed and/or irritated skin.

As gentle exfoliants, apples also help clear the surface of dirt, chemicals as well as dead skin cells; while shrinking enlarged pores. And this effectively treats acne as well as smoothens out the complexion.

How do Apricots contribute in maintaining healthy skin?

Apricots, or Prunus armeniaca, are excellent moisturizers for both oily and dry skin. A number of skin problems, including eczema, sunburn as well as itching can be effectively treated with this. This is partly possible because of the presence of skin rejuvenating nutrients, including beta-carotene, as well as Vitamins A and E.

Along with nourishing the skin, they also improve the turnover of cells; and stimulate the production of collagen. These help delay the signs of skin aging.

How do Oranges help in making skin healthier?

Oranges are a rich source of Vitamin C. This grants oranges the properties of an astringent and a toner. It reduces the oiliness of the skin, while cleansing out the impurities from the skin pores. This is a great benefit for acne and blackhead-prone skin. It also helps tighten the pores, and in firming up the skin.

Vitamin C is also a mild bleaching agent and helps lighten the skin tone; as well as reduce the appearance of dark spots, scars and blemishes. Apart from this, Vitamin C also moisturizes the skin and helps fight the signs of aging; along with Vitamin A and flavonoids; which are all constituent anti-oxidants of Oranges.

What makes Papaya a good skincare agent?

Papaya, or Carica papaya, is rich in anti-oxidants; in the form of Vitamins A, C and E. They help in rejuvenating the skin, by repairing and inhibiting skin cell damage; as well as stimulating the regeneration of cells. It helps maintain the elasticity of the skin and delays the onset of wrinkles and fine lines.

Due to its astringent action, papaya is helpful in treating acne and lightening of sun-tan, scars, blemishes and even freckles. It unclogs and tightens the pores; as well as removes the dead cells from the surface to reveal healthier and smoother skin.

How are Almond Oil and Kokum Butter beneficial for skin?

Almond Oil is extracted from the kernels of sweet almonds; while kokum butter is sourced from the seeds of plant Garcinia indica. The oil and butter are both rich sources of Vitamin E; which is a natural anti-oxidant. Thus, they help delay aging of the skin; including appearance of wrinkles.

Almond oil and kokum butter are both excellent moisturizers for both dry and oily skin. They are both emollients; meaning, they help skin absorb moisture, from the air and keep it hydrated. They even soothe dry and irritated skin, and lessen inflammation. The emolliency of almond oil is owed to the presence of olien glyceride and linoleic acid.

As for the oily skin, almond oil maintains the moisture balance of the skin, while treating and preventing its most common problems, i.e. acne and blackheads. Kokum butter is non-comedogenic, i.e. it does not clog pores. Thus, this too is safe for use for oily skin. Both these substances are also effective in controlling sun-caused damage to the skin; including sun-tan, sunburn, sun-spots as well as skin peeling.

Almond oil is additionally helpful in reduction of dark-spots and under-eye circles. It even stimulates blood circulation, apart from cleansing the skin off dead cells and impurities. As for kokum butter, it aids in oxygenation of cells, helping in healthy growth of skin tissues; by making essential nutrients more readily available to them.