Elbow-Foot-Knee Scrub Soap

Directions for use

Gently rub the soap on your feet, knees and elbows in slow circular motion. Let the scrubs remove the dead cells and dirt. Rinse off with water.

What is the importance of scrubbing?

The biggest misconception people have is that scrubbing is just meant for the face. Elbows, Knees and Feet are often neglected and kept out of the skin care regime. Dirt gets accumulated and dead skin’s layers end up making our feet look shabby, dark and ugly. Elbows and Knees darken in comparison to the skin tone. Hence, it is highly important to scrub them once a while so as to unveil beautiful feet, elbows and knees.
You won’t have to hide your feet in those shoes or wear full-sleeved clothes to hide your elbows.
The right ingredients are necessary to remove those dead cell layers and provide skin with essential nutrients and moisturize it. Be it oily or dry skin type, scrubbing is important for everyone.

How do scrubs help in exfoliation and beautification?

Scrubs have the following benefits:
Removal of Accumulated dead skin cells
Skin becomes soft and supple.
Dull, Dry skin glows after scrubbing.
Skin tanning caused due to excessive exposure to sunlight. Regular scrubbing may remove skin tan.
Moisturizes skin and improves the skin quality.
Removes blackheads, pigmentation, dry patches and prevents skin outbreaks. Keeps away boils that are caused by dirt and germs.

Why is Pedicure necessary?

A good pedicure treatment in a salon is expensive. However, it cannot be neglected as the feet need pampering and scrubbing as they are always on ground and trap dirt, get tanned in sun and are the most neglected.
With Vaadi’s Elbow-Foot-Knee Scrub Soap, pedicure is not such a task anymore. All one needs is a warm water and scrub soap to exfoliate the feet and also sensitive areas like elbows and knees. After a regular usage of this soap, a visible difference is seen as the skin is few tones lighter and even tanning can be reduced through this easy treatment at home. Regular exfoliation with the scrub soap will not let dead skin accumulate hence diffusing chances of boils, infections, pigmentation or skin darkening. An easy home pedicure is all it takes to beautify the appearance of feet. Also, elbows and knees too get the necessary attention and care.

How do Wanuts & Almonds exfoliate the skin and impart glow?

Fine granulated almonds and walnuts are carefully mixed. The particles are miniscule so that they do not hurt the skin and help in cleaning off the dead cells from the epidermal layer of the skin.
Regulating blood flow & skin polishing: The scrub contains almond particles combined with walnut essential particles which when rubbed on the skin automatically polishes and gives skin a natural silky shine. The particles regulate the production of elements which diminishes the harmful toxins which progresses the normal oil secretion process of the skin.

Excellent exfoliation & moisturizing: Almonds & walnut scrub is very efficient for skin care in a way that it gently exfoliates the skin, removes the accumulated dust particles in the layers of the skin thereby moisturizing the skin.
The goodness of Vitamins: Almond particles are rich in the vitamin content making them a natural anti-oxidant. The essential almond oil is easily absorbed in the skin thereby providing a quick relief to all the skin damage caused by irregular eruptions, dirt and the UV rays of the sun. Walnuts are rich in Vitamin E which benefits skin in natural ways that skin glows with health. Wrinkling of the skin slows down and a healthy glow is imparted.

Foot Cream – Clove & Sandal Oil

Why do our feet need extra care?

The skin all over our body, including that on the feet, is exposed to harmful factors almost every day. However, the feet tend to take a beating worse than any other part. Sun’s harmful UV rays tan them and cause free radical damage (leading to wrinkles). Low humidity and winters steal the moisture and result in dryness and cracking. Dust and pollution may block the pores. Sweating may lead to bacterial or fungal infections.

Furthermore, our feet are unquestionably more prone to get wounded, cut etc; as well as are susceptible to sores, corns etc. And ageing skin loses its ability to repair any of the damage done. To add to this, it is the muscles of our feet that suffer, whether we walk, run or exercise. Thus, our feet demand extra care.

How does Thyme help in foot care?

The main active constituent of the thyme herb is thymol. It is very popular for its potent anti-septic properties. Its topical application is known to be beneficial in treating rashes, cuts, burns, sores and other skin conditions. Additionally, its anti-fungal property also makes it extremely effective against fungi, which are responsible for toe-nail infections.

Thyme exhibits a stimulating action on both, the blood circulation as well as the nervous system; while relieving inflammation as well. This greatly helps in relaxing tired and over-worked feet muscles. Furthermore, the herb’s anti-oxidant property keeps the skin elastic; and along with its astringent action keeps it toned.

What is the benefit of Clove Oil for our feet?

Clove oil is obtained from the clove plant, or Syzygium aromaticum. Its anti-septic property makes it beneficial for a number of skin problems; including leg ulcers, skin sores, cuts, wounds, athlete’s foot, nail fungus and some other fungal infections. Furthermore, its analgesic action helps relieve pains; even the ones associated with arthritis and rheumatism. Its benefit is only elevated with its ability to stimulate blood circulation.

Presence of Vitamin A grants this oil anti-oxidant property. It helps in maintaining the skin’s elasticity and firmness; keeps it supple; and promotes the growth of new cells. And Vitamin C content in it helps reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes; while lightening the skin tone.

What role does Sandalwood Oil play in this formulation?

Sandalwood oil, obtained from Santalum album, is a natural emollient, i.e. it helps skin in keeping hydrated and thus supple. It is also astringent in nature, thus it works at contracting the pores and keeping the skin firm; helping in reduction of fine lines. As such, it is suitable for both oily, as well as dry skin.

Its anti inflammatory and anti irritant action also makes it beneficial for sensitive skin; while its anti-septic properties help treat minor infections. This essential oil also prevents formation of ugly scars; as well as helps in fading away of scars and spots. It even heals damaged skin, including cracked heels. Also known for its sedative, soothing and cooling properties it greatly helps relax tired feet.

How do the feet benefit from Cocoa Butter?

Cocoa butter is a fat extracted from cocoa beans, and is also known as theobroma oil. An excellent natural emollient, it helps prevent and treat dry, itchy skin; including drying and cracking of heels. It is semi-occlusive; i.e. it protects the skin from environmental factors by forming a thin barrier; while sealing the moisture in and yet allowing the skin to breathe.

It happens to be a rich source of Vitamin E; which renders cocoa butter a potent anti-oxidant too. It prevents formation of fine lines; by maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the skin. It also increases the cellular turnover rate; which promotes skin repair including the damaged heel tissues.

What properties of Jojoba Oil make it a good foot care agent?

Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-bah) makes for an excellent moisturizer for the skin. Firstly it very closely resembles our body’s natural oil. Secondly, it is not really oil, but rather a liquid wax, thus does not make the skin greasy or block pores (non-comedogenic). Thirdly, its emollient property greatly reduces the water loss from the skin’s surface, while allowing the skin to breathe.

Produced in the seed of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) plant; it also exhibits anti-bacterial property that helps keep the pores clean, while treating minor skin infections. Also anti-oxidant in nature, due to the presence of tacopherols, jojoba oil maintains the elasticity and firmness of the skin; thus minimizing fine lines.

Foot Scrub With Fenugreek & Lemongrass Oil

Why do our feet need scrubbing?

Our skin follows a renewal cycle. New cells get produced in the inner layers; and travel to the surface, while dying slowly. The resultant dead cells on the surface slough off, maintaining the freshness of the skin.

However, with age this cycle gets disrupted. New cells grow slowly, and dead cells slough off slowly. This causes accumulation of dead cells on the surface; making the skin look dull and unhealthy. On the other hand, slower cellular renewal rate means hampered reparability of the skin.

Scrubbing, with the right products, takes care of both these issues. It helps remove the dead cells from the surface, revealing a healthier skin. And it stimulates production of new cells, which keeps the skin looking healthy; helps maintain the elasticity and firmness; and even in repairing damaged skin of the feet.

What benefits does Fenugreek render to this formulation?

Fenugreek is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory action. Thus, it helps greatly in reducing pain and swelling, and relaxing tired feet. It is also known to treat sun-burn, boils and other skin problems. It protects the skin against UV-induced damage too.

Fenugreek, or methi, is also an excellent skin rejuvenator. Its property of a natural emollient keeps, the feet soft, supple and well-moisturized. Also, being a rich source of Vitamin C, it is granted anti-oxidant, bleaching and toner properties. It fights signs of premature aging as well as lightens the skin tone and fades blemishes. It also deep cleanses the skin; removes dead skin cells; flushes out toxins; tightens pores and makes the skin glow.

How do Jojoba Seed Grains prove useful for the scrub?

Jojoba seed grains, unlike other natural exfoliants, are more uniform in shape and size. As such they happen to be less irritating to the skin in comparison. They gently unclog the skin pores by softening the blockage. They help in clearing the pores off impurities, as well as removing dead skin cells from the surface, without being harsh on the skin. This helps in reduction of dry, flaky patches; and evening of the skin tone; while revealing a smoother and brighter skin.

How effective is Lemongrass Oil in caring for the feet?

Anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of lemongrass oil help in treating as well as preventing foot infections; including athlete’s foot. And its analgesic action helps reduce inflammation as well as pain; thus soothing and easing over-worked feet.

This oil, obtained from fresh or partly-dried of leaves of Cymbopogon citrates grass, is astringent in nature and it helps deep cleanse pores and shrink enlarged ones; thus keeping the skin firm. It is also known to alleviate perspiration; and strengthen connective tissue. Lemongrass oil also stimulates blood circulation and fluid flow, by dilating vessels; which is imperative for health of cells.

What is the need of using Walnut Scrub?

Walnut shells being fibrous and hard are basically abrasive; and thus natural exfoliants. But, walnut scrub is made of very finely powdered walnut shells. This makes the scrub both effective, and gentle enough for our skin. Effective as the angular, multi-faceted particles, retain the abrasiveness of their source; and gentle because of the fine size of each particle.

Walnut scrub helps rid the skin’s surface off accumulated dead cells; as well as clear other impurities that are not effectively removed by regular cleansers. It thus compensates for the skin’s slacking natural exfoliation process; gently smoothening and brightening the skin.

What properties of Turmeric make it important in this regard?

Turmeric contains a substance known as curcumin. This grants it anti-oxidant properties; which helps the skin maintain its youthfulness. It even stimulates cellular re-growth, i.e. production of newer, healthier cells to repair damaged skin. Curcumin also renders turmeric anti-inflammatory and skin lightening properties. This helps soothe irritated and inflamed skin; as well as lighten the skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes respectively.
Furthermore, turmeric is also known to stimulate blood circulation, which is good for the health of the skin cells as well as relaxes tired feet. It is also beneficial in treatment of minor skin infections, owing to its properties as an anti-bacterial and anti-septic agent.

What role does Kokum Butter play in foot care?

Sourced from the seeds of Garcinia indica, kokum butter is an effective anti-oxidant, with a rich content of Vitamin E. It delays the signs of aging, while stimulating the growth of new cells; to repair damaged skin as well as to keep the skin looking healthy. Adding to this cause is the butter’s aid in oxygenation of cells; which betters the supply of essential nutrients to them.

Kokum butter is also a natural emollient, i.e. it increases the skin’s ability to absorb as well as retain moisture; making it an effective moisturizer to keep your feet supple. It is also known to reduce inflammation and calm irritated skin; as well as minimize the damage cause by the sun, including skin peeling, sunburn as well as sun-tan.

Nail & Cuticle Oil with Jojoba Oil

Why Use Cuticle Oil?

Cuticle oil is used to moisturize the cuticle, skin and nail area. It can protect the cuticle and nail against damage and improve the health and appearance of the cuticles and nails. Cuticle oil should not be used as a first-line of defense against dryness, but rather to fix extremely dry, cracked nails. Made of natural, rapidly absorbing vegetable oils, cuticle oil can also contain vitamins and citric acid.

Protect and Repair Action

Cuticle oil can help protect and repair damage to the cuticles. When cuticles are exposed to excessive cold, sun, chlorination, salty or soap water or other environmental conditions that lead to dry, chapped skin, the cuticles can be also become dry, chapped, and damaged. Similarly, picking at the cuticles, typing, folding laundry, brushing hair and cooking can all cause damage.

Moisturize and Pamper Action

The main purpose of cuticle oil is to deeply moisturize not only the cuticle, but also the skin and surrounding nail area. Cuticle oil helps increase circulation in the nail bed and can stimulate new nail growth. When cuticles or the surrounding nail are extremely dry and cracked, to the point of separation of the nail area from the cuticle, the oil provides quick repair and protection. The oil deeply moisturizes the area, repairs the nail, stops the cracking and eventually allows the nail to reattach.

What is Jojoba Oil?

Jojoba oil is produced in the seed of the jojoba plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Jojoba oil has been commonly used is to treat and repair nails. It is indicated to treat splitting or peeling nails or nails with vertical ridges. Vertical nail separation or splitting indicates a lack of moisture or body oils in the nails. Topical application of Jojoba oil to the nail plate and cuticle penetrates and softens the nail making it more supple and less likely to crack. In addition, Jojoba oil helps in the absorption of Vitamin E, in order to aid conditioning of nails.

Jojoba oil has also been shown to not only soften the nail plate to allow more penetration, but it also has been shown to include antifungal properties of its own.

Taking Care of your Nails with Jojoba-

Why do we use jojoba oil? Brittle, layer, or ribbed nails, dry and sensitive skin of hands are the reasons for using jojoba oil

Reasons for the problems with nails:

• Usually ribbing and fragility of nails are caused by a lack of moisture;

• Frequent interaction with water and household chemicals destroys the structure of the nail;

• Age-related changes.

How to Apply the Cuticle Oil?

Step 1

Remove any nail polish you are currently wearing so the cuticle oil can penetrate your nails more easily.

Step 2

Wash your hands, nails and cuticles with soapy water. Dry your hands with a towel.

Step 3

Shake the bottle of cuticle oil a few times and apply a drop of oil spreading it over the nail and cuticle area.

Step 4

Massage the area till the oil is completely adsorbed and repeat this process with your other hand. If any excess oil remains, wipe it off with a paper towel.

Step 5

Reapply cuticle oil every night before you go to bed.