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