24 Carat Gold Massage Cream – Kokum Butter & Wheatgerm Oil

Can skin be kept from ageing?

(Skin) Aging is a natural process and cannot be prevented. However, it is accelerated by a number of factors; and by controlling those factors we can delay the signs of aging. First of all dry skin tends to wrinkle earlier than well-hydrated skin.

Collagen is a protein that grants structure to our tissues. Free radicals, which are formed in our body, destroy this collagen. And overlong exposure to UV rays (sun) is one of the factors that increase these free radicals.

The same sun exposure is also responsible for age-spots or pigmentation too. Adding to this, a lower cell turnover rate, in aging skin, does not allow this damage to heal. And optimum skin care can well take care of these last two factors.

How does Gold help against skin’s ageing?

The most beneficial property of gold is that of being an anti-aging element. It stimulates the growth of new skin cells. Furthermore, it helps maintain the elasticity of the skin; by reducing the breakdown of elastin. It even improves the production of an essential protein of skin tissues, i.e. collagen. Finally, it prevents pigmentation and delays appearance of age-spots; as it slows down the melanin (darkening pigment) secretion.

It also detoxifies the skin and is anti-inflammatory in nature. Combined with the fact that it helps in skin cell regeneration, these properties make gold effective against skin problems like eczema, fungal infections, rashes and burns.

What do Vitamins E and C do to fight skin ageing?

Both of these vitamins are powerful anti-oxidants, or in layman’s language anti-aging. They stimulate the production of new skin cells, which helps in the fading away of wrinkles and fine lines. They also block free radicals from damaging any more cells.

To add to this, they also boost collagen production, which is a necessary skin protein. All in all, they help maintain the elasticity of the skin; prevent formation of any more wrinkles; and keep the skin from sagging.

The acidity of Vitamin C further helps in clearing the skin off impurities and dead skin cells. It even unclogs and tightens enlarged pores. Its mild bleaching property, along with Vitamin E’s help in lightening dark-spots, acne scars and other blemishes. Both these vitamins also protect the skin from UV rays-induced damage.

What is Sandal Oil and how does it help in keeping skin healthy?

Obtained from Santalum album, sandalwood oil works great on dry skin, due to its ability to hydrate skin and keep it supple. For oily skin, it works as an astringent by shrinking open pores and tightening skin; which also helps reduce fine lines.

It can be used for sensitive skin too, due to its ability to reduce inflammation and calm irritations on skin. It is also known to lighten dark spots, acne scars, freckles and under eye circles; while preventing formation or appearance of new ones. Its anti septic properties also work to keep existing pimples and boils from getting infected.

What is Wheat-germ Oil and how does it work against ageing skin?

The germ (or embryo), in the seed of wheat kernel, is the source of wheat-germ oil. It nourishes and makes the skin glow. This happens as it improves the health of the skin by stimulating blood circulation; thus enhancing supply of nutrients as well. Being a powerful anti-oxidant it also boosts growth of new cells; while delaying wrinkling too.

It also known to hydrate the skin; reduce inflammation; soothe burns and rashes; and repair damaged and scarred tissues. Wheat-germ oil owes its beneficial effects to the presence of Vitamins A, E, as well as protein, essential fatty acids and lecithin.

What is Kokum Butter and how is it beneficial against skin’s ageing?

Kokum butter is sourced from the seeds of plant Garcinia indica. It is a rich source of Vitamin E; which is a natural anti-oxidant. Thus, it helps delay aging of the skin; including appearance of wrinkles.

Kokum butter is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. It is a natural emollient, helping skin absorb and retain moisture; thus staying hydrated. It can even soothe dry and irritated skin, and lessen inflammation.

Kokum butter is non-comedogenic, i.e. it does not clog pores. Thus, this too is safe for use for oily skin too. It is also effective in controlling sun-caused damage to the skin; including sun-tan, sunburn, sun-spots as well as skin peeling. It even aids in oxygenation of cells, making essential nutrients more readily available to them; and thus aiding in healthy growth of skin tissues.

Anti-Acne Aloe Vera Massage Cream

The everyday wear & tear of the skin leads to premature aging and stressed out skin. A regular massage not only rejuvenates the skin but also prepares the body for days ahead. With a proper massaging cream, that provides adequate nourishment to the body, one should massage. This helps in a proper blood circulation which further imparts a beautiful glow to the skin and cures skin eruptions, irritations and soothes the skin making it appear younger, softer and healthier. Sore muscles and aches are also cured by a quick massage.

How does Aloe Vera beautify the skin?

Aloe Vera Gel is extracted from the medicinal Aloe Vera plant’s leaves by process of squeezing. This is extremely useful in a number of ways. For the Skin, Aloe Vera is no less than a medical factory having cure for almost every skin problem possible.

Aloe Vera has the following benefits:

Healing and cooling action: Aloe Vera cures chapped and dry skin by providing it essential moisture and cooling it from within while healing it. Aloe Vera removes the dead skin cells which get accumulated on the skin and make it dull and prone to acne and irritation. Aloe Vera soothes and cools the skin facilitating a faster healing.

Best Natural Skin Moisturizer: It’s moisturizing property is commendable because after curing the pimple and acne prone skin, it also moisturizes it. It penetrates deep in the layers and helps in nourishing the skin from within, imparting a kissable glow.

The moisture cover of Jojoba Oil

Simmondsia chinenis or Jojoba tree yields this highly moisturizing Jojoba Oil. It is commonly called as wax ester. Jojoba tree plantations are found in North-west Mexico, South Arizona and South California. Out of all the oils found in nature, Jojoba Oil is most comparable to the oil produced by sebaceous glands of the human skin. Providing skin with high level of nutrients and moisture, Jojoba oil regulates the oil balance, removes flakiness and cures dry patches. Also, the skin feels softer, healthier and has a glow about itself.

The benefits of Jojoba Oil include:

Regulating the oil balance

24*7 moisture cover: Jojoba Oil does not evaporate and hence keeps the skin hydrated round the clock.

Jojoba Oil has a high percentage of anti-oxidants which keep the skin safe from external factors

Easily absorbs and does not feel greasy

Shea butter: the formula for the Perfect Skin

The Shea tree, also called Vitellaria paradoxa, which is found in Africa yields the Shea butter. It is extracted from the nuts of this tree. This ivory-yellow butter is an excellent moisturizer and cures dry patches, chapped skin and lips, cracked knees, elbows on the first few applications itself. Shea butter on the skin forms a film of protection, safeguarding the skin from environmental hazards- sun, pollution, infections and dirt. It does not clog the pores, rather help the skin breathe and absorb the best of all ingredients.

Shea butter is effective for the following:

Cure allergies and irritations as well as dry patches

Fades away wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes and scars

Moisturize the skin from deep within making it velvety soft

Softens the hard skin on feet, knees, elbows and hands by providing enough moisture

Improves the skin’s elasticity and flexibility

Stops skin flaking

Prevent Stretch marks which occur due to pregnancy, weight-loss/gain or skin aging.

Deep-Moisturising Chocolate Massage Cream

What are the benefits of a good skin massage?

Skin acts as a safeguarding mechanism, taking in the everyday dirt, pollution and UV from the environment, acting as our safe armor. But the skin needs pampering too. A rich massage will not only make the skin ready but also make it stronger and more resistant towards external factors, not to forget the beautiful fruity fragrance it will bear all day long.

Massage calms the nerves and improves the blood circulation which keeps the skin supple, healthy and very importantly, beautiful.

How does Wheatgerm Oil benefit the skin?

From the core of wheat grain, wheatgerm oil in it’s unrefined form. Wheatgerm oil contains large concentrations of natural Vitamin E which makes it a very powerful antioxidant that acts on the sun-damaged skin cells, acting as an anti-scarring agent and healing the skin in no time. On a regular application of the massage cream, premature aging stops and a younger-looking, even toned skin is visible. Sun and pollution exposure leads to black spots and pigmentation which are effectively cured by Wheatgerm Oil. It soothes the skin and works on cell renewal and fighting wrinkles. It works perfect on all skin types.

How does Vitamin E enhance the skin’s texture?

Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that acts as a protective shield over our skin and also repairs the everyday damages caused due to Sun, wind, experimentation with make up and unhealed scars and blemishes. Since the human body does not synthesize Vitamin E, the massage cream doubles up for the same furthermore, nullifying effects of harsh chemicals being an all-herbal cream.

Vitamin E acts as a shield as well as a healer. While forming a protective layer over the skin, Vitamin E repairs the damage done. Vitamin E prevents damage and degradation of the skin. For dry and flaky skin, Vitamin E is a boon as it locks the skin’s moisture and lets nourishment in yielding a patches-free and supple skin that shines with health.

How does Strawberry Essential Oil beautify the skin?

Apart from the nutritional value that strawberries are known for, beauty is another department where strawberries excel. Rich in salicylic acid, Strawberries clear off the dead skin that gets accumulated on the epidermal layer resulting in dullness and skin-darkening. Also, a perfect cure for acne prone skin, Strawberry Essential Oil clears off pimples within few days of use.
Since strawberry extracts are finely amalgamated with essential oils, the flakiness, allergies and dry patches disappear as the skin is thoroughly moisturized. Strawberry is gentle and helps in regulation of blood in the skin. Also, Strawberry Essential Oil effectively whitens the skin tone as it is rich in Vitamin C and Zinc content.

What are Licorice extracts and how do they benefit the skin?

Taken from the roots of glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice extracts have flavinoids and glycyrrhetic which are powerful skin-rejuvenatory agents. Highly rich in anti-oxidants, Licorice extracts curb melanogenesis which further helps in lightening the skin tone.

Licorice extracts soothe and smooth the skin as they are great anti-inflammatory agents thereby reducing any allergies or possible break-outs yielding a beautiful and fabulous skin.

How is Cocoa Butter an important part of skin care?

Bearing an intoxicating sweet smell, Cocoa butter is highly sought after or it’s skin hydration and anti-tan properties. Since cocoa butter is all natural, it heals any chemical damage and further penetrates deep into the pores giving the skin a total rejuvenation from within with it’s aromatherapy.

Cocoa butter does not clog pores as it melts fast and moisturized the skin from within. With a regular use, the elasticity of the skin improves which prevents wrinkles and early signs of aging. Also, stretch marks are prevented. Worn out skin cells are renewed and calloused skin breathes with health.

Fresh Fruit Massage Cream with Apple, Orange, Papaya & Kokum Butter

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 ageing.

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.

Lavender Anti-Ageing Massage Cream

This nutrient rich massage gel has anti-septic and soothing properties which evens out the skin tone and relaxed the facial muscles. It also helps prevent fine lines while retaining youthfulness in the skin. 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.

Lemongrass Anti-Pigmentation Massage Cream

In what way are massages beneficial for the skin?

Stress toys with all our lives. No exceptions. Our lifestyles are taking a toll on us thanks to all that make-up, heat styling, lack of exercise and a healthy diet and no time for oneself tends to show up on the skin eventually. With no time to relax or let the skin breathe, the beauty and shine that the skin possesses naturally is all lost. Result: Lack-luster skin with blemishes and sun tan. A regular massage with a good cream promises the flawless, impressive skin that appeals to eyes and enhances your personality. Containing the goodness of natural herbs and essential oils, this Massage Cream will gently seep in and replenish the lost nutrients and provide the skin for that dream-like sheen. A healthy pink complexion will be seen with a regular massage thereby making your skin smooth and supple.

What is the benefit of Lemongrass Oil to the skin?

From Cymbopogon Citratus is taken out this powerful astringent called Lemongrass. Lemongrass oil is a the perfect skin toner that goes deep in the skin’s layers and regulates the sebum secretion from the sebaceous glands. Also, Lemongrass oil unclogs pores with gentle exfoliation, further cleansing the skin from within. Lemongrass Oil keeps the skin acne-free and other allergies and infections also keep off. Lemongrass oil has great anti-septic properties which make it an excellent healer.
Curing scars, pigmentation, blemishes and patches is another huge benefit of having Lemongrass Oil as an active ingredient. Lemongrass oil also fights cellulite.

How does Cedar wood Oil prove to be beneficial for the skin?

Cedarwood Oil is an essential oil. It is extracted from the Juniperus virginiana. Cedar Wood Oil doubles as an effective acne specialist for the skin. By controlling oil, Cedarwood Oil ensures the cleansing of dirt and impurities off the skin which is attracted by oil.
Cedarwood oil prevents and protects the skin from any external damage. Also, its anti-inflammatory property makes it a great shield from the UV rays of the sun. Cedar Wood oil is an excellent astringent and is effective in clearing post-acne scarring and blemishes. By promoting cell-growth and regeneration, Cedar wood Oil facilitates the skin renewal process

What is the role of Manjistha in skin care?

Rubia cordifolia or Manjistha is a miracle herb for curing black spots, scars, pigmentation, irregular tanning which might lead to discoloration. Manjistha works effectively on the surface where it accelerates rapid healing and penetrates deep in skin’s layers to bring back the glow and health that is robbed off due to constant exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays. Manjistha is a healer as well as care-taker of the skin. Premature aging of the skin is significantly halted, wrinkles fade away and skin looks fresh, supple and flawless with regular use of Manjistha.

What is Jojoba Oil and how does it add up as the perfect ingredient for skin care?

Simmondsia chinenis or Jojoba tree yields this highly moisturizing Jojoba Oil. It is commonly called as wax ester. Jojoba tree plantations are found in North-west Mexico, South Arizona and South California. Out of all the oils found in nature, Jojoba Oil is most comparable to the oil produced by sebaceous glands of the human skin. Providing skin with high level of nutrients and moisture, Jojoba oil regulates the oil balance, removes flakiness and cures dry patches. Also, the skin feels softer, healthier and has a glow about itself.
Jojoba Oil does not evaporate and hence keeps the skin hydrated round the clock. With a high percentage of anti-oxidants, Jojoba Oil envelopes the skin safe from external factors without making it greasy.

What is the special moisturizing action of Almond Oil?

Almond Oil is known to be the perfect remedy for dry, flaky skin as it quickly gets absorbed in the skin surface. Being a light oil, Almond Oil cures skin irritation, allergies, dry patches and makes the skin soft and supple. 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 keeps the skin’s moisture balance intact. 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 smooth to touch with Almond Oil.

Papaya Face & Body Cream

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.

How is Papaya useful in skin rejuvenation?

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 the benefits of Honey?

A natural humectant, honey an excellent moisture lock mechanism in itself. It effectively moisturizes the skin by retaining the water content. Honey detoxifies chemicals off the skin’s cells. It is a potent anti-oxidant that soothes dry skin, cures patches and acts as a medicine to the skin. It keeps the skin supple which helps in preventing wrinkles, premature aging and lines. Healthy skin speaks for itself. Honey helps in bringing out your inner beauty and protecting it from external factors. Honey is being used for skin care since a long time and it has always proved itself an amazing skin treatment in itself.

Why is Basil Extract added?

Basil looks like a tiny herb but its benefits are sky rocketing. Detoxification is the most important function of Basil. It refreshes the skin from within, helps get rid of toxins and soothes senses with its hypnotizing aroma. Basil works from beneath the skin’s epidermal layer and improves the skin tone and texture. With regular use, there is a visible difference and lines disappear in no time.

Basil prevents blackheads and their recurrence. It has a very powerful antibacterial action which makes it an excellent natural cleanser. Basil is anti inflammatory. It cures redness, allergies and any free radical damage due to presence of anti oxidants. Give your skin the beauty herb benefit.

How does Jojoba Oil keep skin soft?

Found in Southern California, South Arizona and North West Mexico, Wax Ester or commonly known as Jojoba Oil is a magic ingredient when it comes to skin care. Our skin’s sebaceous glands release oil which keeps the skin’s moisture balance intact. This oil is stripped off by weather changes, harsh chemicals, pollution and other biological reasons. Jojoba Oil’s texture is the most comparable with the skin’s oil. This makes it easy to absorb in the skin’s layers locking the moisture in. By regulating the oil balance, Jojoba Oil cures dry patches, flakiness and makes skin soft, supple and healthy. The skin glows with health.

Although it’s an oil, it does not make skin greasy as it instantly gets absorbs and catalyzes the process of nutrient usage all through the skin’s layers. Anti Oxidants in Jojoba Oil keep the external factors at bay.

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.

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.

Skin-Lightening Fruit Massage Cream

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.

Skin-Polishing Diamond Massage Cream

The everyday wear & tear of the skin leads to premature aging and stressed out skin. A regular massage not only rejuvenates the skin but also prepares it for days ahead. One should massage with a proper massaging cream, that provides adequate nourishment to the body. This helps in proper blood circulation which further imparts a beautiful glow to the skin and cures skin eruptions, irritations and soothes the skin making it appear younger, softer and healthier. Sore muscles and aches are also cured by a quick massage.

How does Diamond Powder make the skin clearer?

The diamond powder in beauty products exfoliates very gently to remove the skin surface right before the whitening. It opens up the skin pores in order to allow better penetration of the peroxide so that it can break down the stain molecules that are deeper. Skin care products containing extra-fine diamond powder gently exfoliated the top layer of skin, allowing the vitamins, moisturizers, botanicals, and age-defying ingredients to penetrate deeper and more effectively.

How does Saffron benefit your Skin?

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 properties. Its great exfoliating quality gives a clearer complexion. All dark patches, pigmentation, blemishes and scars fade away in no time. This ingredient clears skin and imparts a healthy squeaky clean glow. Saffron also tones the skin, cures allergies, itchiness and dryness thereby beautifying the skin and enhancing its texture.

Why is Almond Oil an effective ingredient?

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.

How does Wheatgerm Oil nourish the skin?

Wheat grain’s kernels yield the Wheatgerm oil which is highly rich in Vitamin E, making it a potent antioxidant and a perfect treatment for early signs of aging, wrinkling and slow healing. Skin is very sensitive to the sun, environment, pollution and dirt. Wheatgerm Oil seeps in to make the skin tissues stronger and heals them faster. With continued use, dry patches, dark spots, pigmentation, etc. can disappear in no time. Wheatgerm Oil increases skin elasticity by facilitating the skin renewal process.