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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.

Anti-Acne Aloe Vera Massage Gel

Enriched with immense therapeutic properties, this gel deeply nourishes the skin and prevents skin ageing. It also reduces pigmentation marks and blemishes. This gel is suitable for all skin types and leaves no creamy residue after massaging. To apply, take 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.

Anti-Acne Cream With Clove, Neem & Orange Extracts

How is Acne caused?

These are a few causes which lead to Acne which further ends up in scarring and blemishes.
Everyday beauty products like sunscreen, make up items and excessive exfoliation can lead to Acne.
Oil gets trapped in pores and the skin cannot breathe which causes skin irritation and pimples.
External factors such as air-pollution, exposure of skin in excessive sunlight for a long period of time causes Acne.

Clove+Neem Oil: The Acne clearing combo 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.

Azadirachta indica or Neem tree is found in India and many parts of Southeast Asia. Neem is an evergreen tree and is often called the ‘pharmacy of villages’ in praise of its medicinal properties.

How do Neem+Clove Oil fight Acne and bring out a flawless skin?

Natural Healing Properties: Neem Oil’s excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property cures the redness and itchiness caused on skin by Acne or Pimples. Clove oil kills the bacteria that starts to feed on the sebum generated, thereby reducing all possible chances of spreading of acne by nipping it in the bud.
Exfoliation and Moisturizing Properties: Clove oil is a natural exfoliant that clears off the dead skin and excess oil to make way for a healthier, clearer and glowing skin. Neem Oil is rich in Vitamin-E, fatty acids & emollients. All these nutrients combine to moisturize skin from within and revive the skin’s natural elasticity, making it softer and supple.
Prevents Premature Aging: Another major skin problem most commonly seen is pre-mature aging. Clove Oil unclogs pores and helps the skin breathe making way for Neem Oil to seep in and detoxify the skin, helping in proper regulation of blood, thus preventing pre-mature aging. Wrinkles and fine lines fade away in no time.

What is Tea Tree Oil and how does it treat Acne?

Tea Tree Oil is a leaf-extract of Melaleuca Alternifolia which is found in the north-East coast of Australia, towards New South Wales. Tea Tree Oil is an excellent germ killer with antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Tea Tree Oil proves to be unfailingly useful for the following:
Moisturizing and Cleansing: Tea Tree Oil helps in opening up the clogged pores. It removes the dead cells accumulated on the surface of the skin, without damaging the skin. The skin is left supple, flawless and tempting to touch.
Toning: Tea tree Oil is a natural skin toner as it gently removes the blemishes and fine wrinkles and takes you a step ahead in skin care.
Removing excess oil and Preventing Blemishes: This oil is mild but strong enough to reduce the production of sebum which leads to bacterial activity on the skin, thereby leading to pimples and furthermore, blemishes and scars.

How is Orange Peel effective in clearing off Acne?

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.

Anti-Bacterial Neem Oil & Ginger Hand Wash

Neem Oil and Ginger 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.

Neem Oil – Neem Oil’s excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property cures the redness and itchiness. Neem Oil is rich in Vitamin-E, fatty acids & emollients. All these nutrients combine to moisturize skin from within and revive the skin’s natural elasticity, making it softer and supple. Neem Oil seeps in and detoxifies the skin, helping in proper regulation of blood, thus preventing pre-mature aging.

Ginger – Ginger is a powerful antiseptic that gets under your skin and kills acne-causing bacteria. And the best part, it is suitable for all kinds of skin. Use the juice of ginger for acne affected skin. Ginger holds within itself around 40 antioxidant elements. This keeps ageing away and leaves you looking fresh and youthful.

Anti-Wrinkle Olive and Green Apple Hand Wash

Olive and Green Apple 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.

Olive – Olive oil contains vitamin E, which improves skin health by treating inflammation, acne, and dryness. It also improves skin elasticity and its regenerative properties. The anti-oxidants, minerals and good fats, fight the free radicals, and facilitate healthy and fuller skin respectively.

Green Apple – Highly rich in Vitamin A, C, B6 and minerals (iron, zinc, calcium, etc.), Green Apples are amazing for the skin. They nourish and revitalize the skin thoroughly. A softer, more supple skin is uncovered which is flawless in look and tempting to touch. Green apples whiten the skin by clearing off marks and blemishes. Keeping dirt and dust at bay, Green Apples regulate the oil balance on the skin surface.

Aromatherapy Body Oil With Lavender & Almond Oil

What is aromatherapy? How is it an effective anti-ageing solution?

Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine form, which makes use of essential oils for treating and revitalizing the body. These essential oils are fragrant oils that are extracted from certain plants; and are utilized for their medicinal properties; including anti-aging benefits.

Aromatherapy can help alleviate the symptoms and signs of aging, physical, physiological and mental; keeping us feeling and looking young. Certain aromatic oils are anti-oxidant in nature. Their application prevents tissue degeneration, which is associated with aging, as well as promotes cellular renewal; which helps maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, while delaying wrinkling.

Physiologically, certain oils help relieve muscle aches and pains that too are associated with an aging body; while others help reduce headaches, stress, or sleeplessness of an aging mind.

How does Almond Oil benefit the maturing skin?

Almond Oil has for long been used as a moisturizer for dry skin. This is owed to the presence of linoleic acid and olien glyceride in it; which render it a natural emollient. Topping this, it helps maintain the moisture balance of oily skin too; while taking care of problems like blackheads and acne. It is also an excellent soothing agent; calming dry, irritated and inflamed skin.

Massaging with almond oil revitalizes the skin. It clears the skin off impurities and dead cells; while also stimulating the blood circulation and relieving muscular pain. This oil is extracted from the kernels of sweet almonds, and has a high content of Vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant. Thus, it helps reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging too; by combating free radical damage to the skin.

How does ageing skin benefit from Manjistha Extract?

Manjistha is also known as Rubia cordifolia or Indian Madder. The extract of this herb is known to reduce inflammation and calm skin irritation; while fighting and preventing recurring skin infections, including acne. Furthermore it accelerates the healing of skin without formation of scars; including burns, scalds as well as damage caused by injury or infection.

Manjistha extract further improves the complexion by rendering a reddish tinge and luster as well as evening the skin tone. The latter is accredited to its effectiveness against pigmentation loss, freckles and other pigmentation anomalies.

How is Lavender Oil an effective anti-ageing agent?

Extracted from the flower of Lavandula officianalis, lavender oil is a great anti-ageing agent. Its anti-oxidant constituent, polyphenols, prevent degeneration of tissues, as well as stimulate growth of new cells. It helps decongest skin as well as promotes healing; the latter owed to the presence of linalool. Additionally, its anti-bacterial property is effective against minor skin infections; while the oil also helps treat sun-burn and acne.

Lavender oil also exhibits calming properties; and is thus used to relieve headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, stress as well as insomnia. A massage with this oil stimulates blood circulation as well as relaxes tense muscles; while its anti-inflammatory action helps relieve localized pains.

What properties of Cedar wood Oil make it an important constituent in this formulation?

Also known as cedar oil, cedarwood oil is a derivative of a range of cone-bearing (or coniferous) trees. It is known to regulate the production of natural body oil; thus maintaining moisture balance, while fighting acne. It even prevents premature aging of the skin; as its astringent property keeps the skin firm, tightens enlarged pores; while the skin’s elasticity is enhanced.

A cedarwood oil massage helps increase the body’s metabolism while also bettering blood circulation. This helps in lowering of water retention and cellulite; thus effective in weight management. Its tranquilizing effect further helps in reduction of stress and anxiety; while promoting sleep. Moreover, this oil is also beneficial in relaxing strained muscles and easing joint and muscle pain.

Aromatherapy Body Oil With Pure Lemon Grass & Lily Oil

What are the causes of an unclear and blemished skin?How can aromatherapy help?

One of the major causes for an unclear skin is sun exposure. Our body releases a darkening pigment, or melanin, in response to UV exposure; causing skin tan. Its non-uniform distribution in the body causes uneven pigmentation and/or freckling. Another reason for marks is scarring due to acne, wounds etc; multiplied by the slower cellular regeneration (repairing) of maturing skin. Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants; certain of which exhibit anti-oxidant properties and promote re-growth of new, healthier cells; while protecting skin from solar damage. Some oils also help keep the skin free of infections, and thus consequential scarring. The added benefits of these oils include relieving muscular aches; strengthening the immune system; reducing stress; as well as remedying cough and cold.

How does the body benefit from Olive Oil?

Olive oil is a rich source of anti-oxidants; including Vitamin E, polyphenol and hydroxytyrosol. These safeguard the skin against, as well as repair free radical damage to it; which is aggravated by sun exposure and results in premature aging of the skin. They also stimulate cellular regeneration, thereby helping in scar reduction. Its hydrophilic nature, fatty acid content as well as it deep penetrative ability makes it an excellent moisturizer for dry flaky skin. It is also known to strengthen bones, nails; while softening cuticles. Another constituent compound of olive oil, olecanthol, inhibits production of inflammation-inducing enzymes; thus it helps reduce swelling as well as relieves muscle pains and aches.

How is Lily Oil beneficial for our skin?

Lily oil is extracted from Lillium candidum, also known as White Lily. Its constituents, polysaccharides and saponins, grant it anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Polysaccharides further render it an emollient. Thus it makes an excellent moisturizer for irritated, sensitive or dry skin; while enhancing skin’s elasticity. The anti-septic property of lily oil makes it beneficial to treat rashes and eczema. The oil also smoothes the skin, as it reduces accumulation of dead skin cells. Also an anti-oxidant, lily oil promotes tissue regeneration, along with healing of ulcers, wounds, scalds and burns, without scar formation; as well as in treating rashes. It is even known to relieve pain associated with burns and ease contracted tendons.

What makes Vitamin E an important element for aging skin care?

Vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant; thus it defends the skin against UV rays-induced damage, by protecting it from tissue degeneration. Sun is a majorly responsible factor for the formation of free radicals, which are known to destroy cells and lead to premature aging. And Vitamin E scavenges these free radicals. It also helps repair the damage already caused by the sun, by promoting growth of newer, healthier cells. A higher cellular turnover rate helps repair damaged tissues; while also reducing dark spots, pigmentation marks, acne marks and scars. Vitamin E also promotes production of collagen and elastin; maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin as well as helping fade away prevalent wrinkles too.

How does Lemon grass Oil prove beneficial in this therapy?

Lemongrass oil is astringent in nature. It provides deep pore cleansing; removing excess oil and impurities from pores, and tightening them. Its anti-microbial property helps fight acne, athlete’s foot and other skin infections. A massage with lemon grass oil is known to stimulate blood circulation, clear cellulite as well as helps in relieving muscle pain; the latter owed to its anti-inflammatory nature. An enhanced circulation, along with its astringency can help clear skin of pigmentation spots and other blemishes. This oil is extracted from fresh, or only partly dried, leaves of grass Cymbopogon citrates and is known to keep the skin healthy and supple. It strengthens connective tissue; firms up the skin and helps maintain its elasticity.

Bamboo Age Defying Moisturizer with Grapeseed Extract

What causes premature skin ageing?

The skin is the largest sensory organ of the human body which is exposed 24*7 to dirt, pollution, rain, UV rays of the sun and a plethora of foreign bodies around us. The skin produces collagen and elastin which help in maintaining the smooth, even-tone texture and elasticity of the skin. With age, the production of collagen and elastin are reduced. This usually begins in the mid-20’s. But due to the stress and forever-on-the-toes lifestyle nowadays, skin aging is seen in people as young as in their early 20’s.

Hence, a good skin care regime needs to be followed to keep wrinkles, fine lines, crow’s feet and other signs of skin aging such as dry patches, thinness of the skin, blotching and pigmentation at bay.

What is the use of Bamboo Extracts in retarding the process of skin ageing?

Not many are aware of this fact, but Bamboo is the symbol of longevity in China. Containing high concentration of naturally occurring silica, Bamboo extracts help in restoring the youth of the skin’s epidermal layer. Bamboo helps in the absorption of useful minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium into the surface of the skin and keeps the skin safe from allergies and irritation. Bamboo moisturizes and soothes the skin.

Known as an age miracle ingredient, Bamboo minimized the occurrence and visibility of wrinkles. This helps in bringing back the youthful radiance of the skin and retarding the process of premature skin aging. Bamboo helps in removing built-up pollutants from the surface of the skin to yield a flawless, gorgeous you.

How do Grape Seed Extracts help in delaying premature ageing?

By promoting the production of collagen in the skin, Grape Seed extracts delay the process of premature aging to a great extent. The presence of flavonoids gives Grape Seed Extracts the power to help in cell-regeneration thereby fading away wrinkles and yielding a soft, supple new you. The skin is visibly firm and glows with health.

Also, Grape Seed extracts are rich in anti-oxidants which purifies the skin from within, the skin looks visible clear and clean as the extracts effectively moisturize the skin. Also, a healthy moisturized skin has an improved elasticity and resistance from damaging environmental factors like pollution, dirt and the sun.

Becalming Tea-Tree Anti-Acne Soap

What causes Acne?

These are a few causes which lead to Acne which further ends up in scarring and blemishes.
Everyday beauty products like sunscreen, make up items, creams and even excessive exfoliation can lead to Acne breakout or zits. Oil gets trapped in pores and the skin cannot breathe which causes skin irritation and pimples.
External factors such as air-pollution, exposure of skin in excessive sunlight for a long period of time.

What should be the first step towards getting a flawless skin?

There are a number of factors which causes skin problems and to battle them all, natural ingredients like Tea Tree Oil, Lemon Extracts, turmeric and clove will prove to be the best combination.
Generally, the soaps available in the market can be harsh to your skin and take away all essential skin oils and, in severe conditions, accelerate irritation and Acne.

Tea Tree Oil and the Skin

Probably one of the most useful oil available, Tea Tree Oil is an excellent germ killer with antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Tea Tree Oil is a leaf-extract of Melaleuca Alternifolia which is found in the northeast coast of Australia, towards New South Wales. Tea Tree Oil proves to be unfailingly useful for the following:
Moisturizing and Cleansing: Tea Tree Oil moisturizes and cleanses the skin. It helps in opening up the clogged pores. This oil is also beneficial in a way that it removes the dead cells accumulated on the surface of the skin, without damaging the skin. The skin is left supple, flawless and tempting to touch.
Toning: Tea tree Oil is a natural skin toner as it gently removes the blemishes and fine wrinkles and takes you a step ahead in skin care.

Removing excess oil and Preventing Blemishes: This oil is but strong enough to reduce the production of sebum which leads to bacterial activity on the skin, thereby leading to pimples and furthermore, blemishes and scars.

Clove Oil and the 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. Clove oil kills the bacteria that starts to feed on the sebum generated, thereby reducing all possible chances of spreading of acne by nipping it in the bud. Also, Clove oil is a natural exfoliant that clears off the dead skin and excess oil to make way for a healthier, clearer and glowing skin. With Clove Oil, the skin breathes as the pores are unclogged and bacteria-free.

Reduces Skin Pigmentation

Turmeric reduces the skin pigmentation thereby yielding a fresh, beautiful and clear skin.
Cleanses the skin inside out and gives a radiant natural glow.
Anti-Bacterial & Antiseptic Properties
Turmeric prevents and fights breakouts & Pimples.
Reduces inflammations, breakouts and balances skin discolourations and patches.
Good for Oily Skin
Turmeric regulates the production of sebum which is produced in the sebaceous glands of the skin. This helps in deep pore cleansing leading to a fairer, flawless skin.

Citrus Extract and the Skin

Vitamin C is a natural bleach. It helps in the detoxification, cleansing and maintaining the balance of the skin. Citrus Extracts are a rich source of Vitamin C. Damaged, tanned and pigmented skin is lightened and cleansed deep giving way to a healthier, softer skin with no patches, blemishes or scars. Citrus Extracts basically help in the rejuvenation and renewal imparting a natural glow to the skin.

Blueberry Facial Bar Anti-Ageing / Anti-Wrinkle

The lips are a sensitive part of the human body which need utmost care and protection from external harmful effects, even more than the usual skin care we indulge in. The lip tissue is thinner and does not contain hair follicles for the maintenance of oil balance. Moreover, it needs round the clock moisture to retain the smoothness and colour as the lips have a different complexion mechanism from the skin tissue. Lips easily get effected in harsh environment and chapped lips are a turn off.

The new Blueberry Lip balm packs in together the essential butters- Kokum Butter and Shea Butter for protection and round the clock moisture, Wheat-germ oil to fight discolouration and pigmentation and has a delicious blueberry flavour thanks to the natural blueberries which contain high level of anti oxidants.

What is the importance of Blueberry Extracts?

Blueberries are high antioxidant and phytochemical carriers. These anti oxidants seep in the skin tissue and provide a shield against free radicals by neutralizing them. These free radicals cause a lot of damage to the tissues if not targeted. Blueberries fight early signs of ageing and keep lips young, pink and supple.
The vitamin C in blueberries helps in strengthening the blood vessels. Weak blood vessels are prone to damage and breakage. These make the lips sensitive and a perfect target for numerous allergies and discolouration.
Vitamin C works at the capillary level and provides strength to the vessels beneath the skin surface.

What does Shea Butter do?

Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of Vitellaria paradoxa or the Shea Tree. Shea butter is the perfect treatment for lips as within the first few applications, it relieves chapped lips, cures dry patches, treats cuts and gives the lips a healthy glow. The protection mechanism of Shea butter is its most important property. By forming a shield over the lips, Shea butter acts as a safeguard from pollution, effects of the sun’s UV rays, harsh weather (extreme cold or heat), allergic reactions and dirt. Shea butter’s look may say otherwise but it does not clog the skin’s pores. It makes the skin tissue more hydrated and helps the skin cells breathe.

Shea butter makes lips velvety soft and keeps them protected for hours without constant application.

What is Kokum Butter and how is it beneficial?

Kokum butter is extracted from the seeds Garcinia indica. This butter is capable of providing moisture of the highest level and help lip tissue in absorption and retention of oils, keeping them hydrated 24*7. Adding to that, Kokum Butter treats irritation, inflammation and allergies better than any natural medicine.
Kokum butter’s action against the sun makes it an excellent ingredient for sun protection products. The lips tend to lose their shine and pinkness with constant sun exposure. Kokum butter acts as a shield against sun-tan, sunburn and pigmentation. Kokum butter helps in oxygenation of skin cells making them healthier and more strong with continued application.

How is Wheat-germ oil effective?

Wheat grain’s kernels yield the Wheat-germ oil which is highly rich in Vitamin E, making it a potent antioxidant and a perfect treatment for early signs of ageing, wrinkling and slow healing. Lips are very sensitive to the sun, environment, pollution and dirt. Anything and everything can turn out to be a hazard for the lips. Wheat-germ Oil seeps in to make the lip tissues stronger and heals them faster. With continued use, dry patches, dark spots, pigmentation, etc. disappear in no time.

Wheat-germ Oil increases skin elasticity by facilitating the skin renewal process.

Blueberry Lip Balm Active Bio-Repair Formula

The lips are a sensitive part of the human body which need utmost care and protection from external harmful effects, even more than the usual skin care we indulge in. The lip tissue is thinner and does not contain hair follicles for the maintenance of oil balance. Moreover, it needs round the clock moisture to retain the smoothness and color as the lips have a different complexion mechanism from the skin tissue. Lips easily get effected in harsh environment and chapped lips are a turn off.

The new Blueberry Lip balm packs in together the essential butters- Kokum Butter and Shea Butter for protection and round the clock moisture, Wheatgerm oil to fight discoloration and pigmentation and has a delicious blueberry flavor thanks to the natural blueberries which contain high level of anti oxidants.

What is the importance of Blueberry Extracts?

The vitamin C in blueberries helps in strengthening the blood vessels. Weak blood vessels are prone to damage and breakage. These make the lips sensitive and a perfect target for numerous allergies and discoloration. Vitamin C works at the capillary level and provides strength to the vessels beneath the skin surface.

What does Shea Butter do?

What is Kokum Butter and how is it beneficial?

Kokum butter’s action against the sun makes it an excellent ingredient for sun protection products. The lips tend to lose their shine and pinkness with constant sun exposure. Kokum butter acts as a shield against sun-tan, sunburn and pigmentation. Kokum butter helps in oxygenation of skin cells making them healthier and more strong with continued application.

How is Wheatgerm oil effective?

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. Lips are very sensitive to the sun, environment, pollution and dirt. Anything and everything can turn out to be a hazard for the lips. Wheatgerm Oil seeps in to make the lip tissues stronger and heals them faster. With continued use, dry patches, dark spots, pigmentation, etc. disappear in no time.
Wheatgerm Oil increases skin elasticity by facilitating the skin renewal process.

Blushing Strawberry Shower Gel

The vitamin C rich strawberries pack this shower gel with essential nutrients. They enhance collagen production which keeps wrinkles at bay and gives a great looking, glowing skin. It mildly exfoliates the skin surface and clears dead and dry skin cells, thereby improving the skin quality. Strawberry Extract is rich in alpha-hydroxy acid which helps in clearing the accumulated dead skin , revealing soft, hydrated and beautiful skin. Also, strawberries are excellent lightening agents. They help in removing the tan and dark patches on the skin.

Breezy Olive & Green Apple Shower Gel

This uniquely innovated shower gel moisturizes skin and helps improve overall skin quality. The olive extract has anti-ageing properties and is excellent for dry and parched skin. It deeply gets absorbed in the skin and hydrates and rejuvenates the skin. Green apple extract in the shower gel nourishes the skin with all kinds of vitamins and brings life to it. It also protects the skin from damage due to sun and pollution while cleansing it. Its extract nourishes and revitalizes the skin thoroughly. A softer, more supple skin is uncovered which is flawless in look and tempting to touch. Green apples also whiten the skin by clearing off marks and blemishes.

Calming Lavender & Mint Hand Wash – Deep Moisutirizing

Lavender and Mint 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.

Lavender – Lavender Oil is extracted from certain species of Lavender flowers by method of distillation. Its pleasant fragrance leaves hands feeling fresh all day and keeps from free from infection. Lavender oil helps relieve pains caused by sore muscles, and sprains. Lavender acts as a refreshing agent which helps in providing relief from stress.

Mint – This aromatic ingredient calms the skin and heals it in the process while you enjoy the perfect perfume and cool effect. Rich in Vitamin A and salicylic acid, Mint reduces excess oil by regulating it wherever most necessary and strengthens the skin tissue making it less prone to breakage, dryness and the unpleasant dry look. Mint, acting like a soothing scrub, clears up the dead cells that gather around the fingers making them dark.

Chandan Kesar Haldi Fairness Face Pack

What causes uneven and tanned complexion?

Melanin is the darkening pigment found in our bodies. Higher its concentration is; darker one’s complexion is. It is also secreted as body’s natural defense against sun’s UV radiation. And the resultant effect of this secretion is what we call sun-tan.

The distribution of melanin is non-uniform in our bodies. Non-uniform secretion causes more darkening of certain parts, as compared to others; and the resultant effect is pigmentation or age spots or freckles.

Other reasons for a bad complexion are burns, skin infections, blackheads, as well as recurrent acne that leave ugly scars. Adding to this is skin’s decreasing ability to repair damage, as it ages.

It stimulates the production of collagen, and helps maintain the skin’s elasticity. This keeps the skin from sagging and wrinkling. In fact, this vitamin even betters the rate of cellular regeneration; which helps in repairing of tissues. And this helps in fading away the already present wrinkles too. Vitamin E also protects the skin from damage caused by UV rays; as well as minimizes the damage already done by it. Moreover, it cleanses the skin and helps in the reduction of dark spots, acne marks and scars.

What is Saffron and what are its benefits when used as a lightening agent?

Sourced from the plant Crocus sativus’ flower is the spice known as saffron or kesar. Known to have been in use since centuries as a cleanser and toner, it also has strong anti bacterial properties, hence proving effective against skin infections. As a toner, it unclogs pores by removing dead skin cells and excess oil hence controlling acne too.

It also proves a powerful anti oxidant by inducing collagen formation and cell regeneration, thus supporting skin’s elasticity and delaying wrinkles. Saffron is also popular as a complexion lightening and smoothening agent due to its ability to lighten acne scars and tanned, pigmented or blemished skin, and even out and moisturize dry skin.

What is Manjistha and what is its role in lightening complexion?

Used as an herbal remedy for years, manjistha is known to cleanse and cool the blood; thus improving the complexion. Its anti-septic properties help clear the skin of a number of skin infections, including the recurrent ones like acne; as well as diseases related to oozing and edema. To top it, its anti-inflammatory property, reduces itching and calms irritated skin; while smoothing it.

Manjistha not only adds glow and luster to the face, but also renders it a reddish tinge. It further evens the skin tone, by taking care of pigmentation anomalies; including discoloration, loss of color and freckles. It also helps burns and scald heal faster; that too without letting scars form.

What is Turmeric and how does it work to lighten skin?

Obtained from the ground roots of the plant Curuma longa, Turmeric, or haldi as it is commonly known as in India, is used as an anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and anti septic agent; primarily because of curcumin, its prime ingredient. Turmeric is often used to fight and prevent acne, blackheads and other skin infections, besides disinfecting burns and cuts.

Application of turmeric improves blood circulation, while it also rids the skin of acne marks, blemishes and other dark spots; hence making it a popularly used skin lightening agent. It is known to impart radiance to the skin and add to its glow.

How does Vitamin E enhance and lighten the complexion?

Vitamin E helps keep the skin moisturized, without blocking the pores (non-comedogenic). Being a potent anti-oxidant, it neutralizes free radicals in our skin. These free radicals are what damage our skin cells and result in premature aging.

Vitamin E also protects the skin from damage caused by UV rays; as well as minimizes the damage already done by it. Moreover, it cleanses the skin and helps in the reduction of dark spots, acne marks and scars.

How does Sandal even out and enhance complexion?

Known since ages as a natural complexion enhancer, Sandal is also a great anti microbial; due to the beta-santalol, one of its prime components. It, thus, not only treats acne break outs and blackheads, but also works on cuts, burns and other skin problems as an anti septic. Additionally, it helps lighten and largely remove blemishes, acne marks and dark spots.

It adequately hydrates the skin, reduces excess oil and shrinks pores, hence proving great for oily as well as dry skins. It also soothes skin burns, rashes, inflammation, itching and irritation, while simultaneously proving protection from UV damage.

Chocolate & Strawberry SPA Facial Kit

Chocolate Strawberry Cleansing Cream

Finally a chocolate treat for your skin too! This cleanser rids your facial skin of dust and other impurities. Enriched with Vitamin-C rich strawberry extract, it unclogs the pores and even lightens blemishes and skin tone; while keeping the fatty content of chocolate ensures hydration.

Directions: Apply a generous layer on the face and neck. Massage gently in circular motions for 5-7 minutes. Rinse thoroughly or remove with moist cotton.

Chocolate Strawberry Face Scrub

A special formulation, this scrub has been developed for effective exfoliation of dead skin cells, but with gentle moisturizing action on the skin itself. Apart from smoothing the surface, it works to lighten blemishes too; improving both the tone and texture of the skin.

Directions: Moisten face and neck, then take appropriate amount of the scrub. Scrub gently with circular movements with upward strokes for at least 5 minutes. Apply pressure on the dark chocolate pieces to release their antioxidants. Wipe off with damp cotton.

Chocolate & Strawberry Massage Gel

A rich composition of strawberries, chocolate, mulberry extract & honey, this gel helps restore the moisture balance to the skin, while fighting imperfections. The Vitamin E content helps lighten marks & pigmentation, while its anti-bacterial action helps in controlling acne. Result is an enhanced complexion.

Directions: 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.

Chocolate Strawberry Massage Cream

A luxuriant massage cream, with mineral rich ingredients like cocoa, strawberry & wheat germ oil, it moisturizes the deeper layers of the skin, rendering a supple and glowing complexion. It even rejuvenates the skin to make it visibly youthful and radiant.

Directions: Take an appropriate amount of the cream on your finger tips and apply all over the face and neck. Massage with firm circular upward and outward movement till it gets completely absorbed in the skin.

Chocolate-Strawberry Face Pack

A rich chocolaty face pack, it has been specially formulated with a high percentage of cocoa’s fatty content, to provide you pore deep hydration. It refreshes both your mind and body, providing you unimaginable relaxation; and a brighter more radiant skin.

Directions: Take the Pack on your finger tips. Apply a thick layer evenly all over the face and neck avoiding the eye area. Keep it on for about 30 minutes or until dry. Rinse off with water. Pat dry.