- About this item.
- Saffron.
- Cinnamon oil.
- Walnut scrub.
A unique composition of multiple al ingredients rich in
antioxidants, this scrub effectively exfoliates the facial skin.
Grapefruit oil fights free radicals and avoids degeneration of
tissues. It treats acne and pimples and makes your skin super
clear.
What is the importance of exfoliation in anti aging skincare?
The outermost layer of our skin is known as the epidermis. And
new cells are continuously formed in the innermost layer of the
epidermis. These cells, over a period of about 27 days, travel up
to the outermost layer of our skin, dying slowly; and then get
sloughed off. This is a continuous process.
As we age, the balance between the production of these new
cells, and sloughing off the dead cells, is upset. This results
in accumulation of dead cells on the surface of the skin; giving
it a dry, scaly, rough and dull appearance. Exfoliation or
scrubbing helps us remove the excessive dead cells from the
surface; smoothing the face and allowing younger skin (cells) to
surface. Moreover, the process itself, promotes cell renewal, by
stimulating the blood circulation. This two-way action makes
exfoliation and important part of any anti-aging skin-care
regimen.
How does Cinnamon oil help exfoliation?
Cinnamon oil is highly anti-bacterial and anti-microbial; and
mildly astringent. These properties help fight acne and other
skin infections; while helping ease any redness and inflammation.
Cinnamon oil is also a rich source of anti-oxidants; neutralizing
free radicals; and delaying the aging of our skin.
Moreover, because of its warming effect, cinnamon oil stimulates
blood circulation; granting your skin an increased supply of
ents. This too reduces acne break-outs, as well as improves
the overall of the skin.
How do walnuts make a good exfoliation scrub?
Walnuts shells are hard and fibrous, making them naturally
abrasive; perhaps a little too abrasive for our skin. However,
when crushed to a fine powder, they are an effective natural
exfoliant ingredient. As their angular, multi-faceted particles
retain the same hardness, yet owing to the fine particle size,
are rendered gently abrasive.
Walnut scrub helps restore the natural exfoliation process of
the skin; while ridding the epidermis of f the dead cell
accumulation. It is also effective in removing impurities from
our skin, which are not taken care of by routine cleansing. Thus,
walnut scrubs smooth the skin and eliminate dullness, but gently.
What is grapefruit oil and how does it benefit the skin?
Grapefruit oil is not obtained from the fruit grape; but from
the fruit of another citrus tree, namely grapefruit or Citrus
paradisi. With anti-oxidants lycopene and C, grapefruit
oil effectively fights signs of aging, including tissue
degeneration; by combating the harmful free radicals. It is also
known to have strong anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties;
which is helpful towards treating acne and other skin infections.
Grapefruit oil is also a popular decongestive. It disperses
pockets where impurities and fluids might have accumulated;
making it especially suitable for oily skin, which is prone to
congestion. This also helps in tightening and toning the skin;
making it much smoother.
What is saffron and what are its exfoliating benefits?
Derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, has been used as a
and a toner since ancient times. It removes dead cells,
reduces oiliness and unclogs pores. Its anti-bacterial activity
keeps the skin free from infections, and helps against acne too.
Saffron has also proved effective as a skin-lightening agent. As
such, it reduces the appearance of sun-tan, pigmentation and
blemishes; while evening out the skin-tone and granting a
smoother complexion.
Also known for its anti-oxidant properties, it stimulates cell
regeneration and collagen production. This helps in healing of
the wounds, as well as in firming of the skin. Saffron even
brightens up the skin, by rendering it a ‘golden’ (tinted) glow.
What makes Sandalwood a good exfoliating agent?
Sandalwood is a great skin care product for both dry and oily
skin. It happens to effectively hydrate the skin, as well as
protect it against sun damage. It also has anti-microbial
properties, owing to the presence of beta-santalol. This helps in
treating minor skin problems; including cuts, sun burns, acne and
even blackheads.
Apart from healing, sandalwood also soothes dry, irritated
and/or inflamed skin. Even blemishes that are left by stubborn
acne, sun tan, etc can also be effectively removed by it. The
cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sun-protection properties of
sandalwood result in a clean and flawless complexion.