Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Nature’s secrets

     Almond Oil
          Almond oil has many cosmetic and medicinal uses, and is great massage oil. It is an excellent oil to use as a carrier oil in aromatherapy message therapy. It is the secret to everlasting youth.
     Benefits
          Almond oil is a naturally emollient product. It aids in skin softening. That is why it is used as massage oil for babies. Regular use of almond oil is known to help attain clear skin.

     Aloe Vera
          Aloe Vera is nature's miraculous gift for complete everyday skin care. It is easily grown and available. Aloe Vera gel is viscous and colourless. It is a good base for face masks.
     Benefits
          Aloe Vera moisturises, cleanses, smoothens and softens the skin. It also helps prevent wrinkles and keeps the skin fresh and gives it a healthy glow. Aloe Vera protects from the skin from the after effects of sunrays, dust and smoke, exhaust fumes, etc. It is known to provide relief from burns and skin inflammation.
 
    Apricot
          The apricot is believed to have originated in China. It is a stone fruit and has a nut within it. Round or oblong in shape, it is similar in shape as a peach but considerably smaller. The apricot fruit contains 40-45% of oil that is practically identical with almond oil.
     Benefits :
          The fresh juice of apricot leaves is useful in curing skin diseases. It can be applied with beneficial results in scabies, eczema, sunburn and itching. Regular application of apricot results in soft and supple skin.
 
     Cucumber
          The cucumber is a very popular and widely cultivated vegetable in India. It is known for it’s cooling and refreshing effects. It contains almost all the essential elements needed for the preservation of health.
     Benefits
          Cucumber skin has proved effective in skin eruption. For better results, juice of carrot, lettuce should be added to this juice. Cucumber is considered to be the best tonic for the skin of the face. It’s regular use prevents pimples, black heads, wrinkles and dryness of the face. It also cools and heals sunburns and windburns

      Green apple
          Green apple promotes peace of mind and relaxation. Bubble bath, baths salts, body lotion and body care products are full of sparkling scents of Green Apple.
     Benefits :
          Green apple is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin and helps prevent premature signs of aging. It helps hydrate your skin and refresh yourself.
 
     Honey
          Honey is rightly known as the food of the Gods. In many ancient writings, physicians spoke extensively about the therapeutic value and medicinal uses they found in honey.
     Benefits
          Honey can be used for varied beauty purposes. Mixed with the other natural ingredients, honey can act as a skin cleanser, facial toner, firming facial mask as well as a smoothing skin conditioner.
 
     Lemon
          Lemon is probably the most popular citrus fruit. Acclaimed for it’s great taste, lemon is also known for it’s skin texture enhancing qualities.
     Benefits :
          Lemon is a natural astringent. It purifies the skin and closes open pores. Lemon is an extremely good cleanser for oily skin as it helps curb the production of oil in the skin. It is also known to lighten skin colour and hence, is used as natural bleach.
 
     Neem
          The people of India have utilised the Neem tree for it’s variety of medicinal uses. The potential of the Neem tree is so great as to encompass the treatment of a variety of physical ailments. However, Neem's most touted advantage is the effect it has on skin.
     Benefits :
          Neem is a well-acknowledged skin purifier. It is known to have curative properties for acne and acne blemishes.
 
     Orange
          The Orange is one of the finest gifts of nature. There are many types of oranges. The more important ones are loose-skinned orange, tight skinned orange and sour orange.

     Benefits
          Orange peel extracts are suitable for skins of all ages. The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of pimples and acne. It helps nourish the skin and maintain it’s elasticity.
 
     Sunflower
          Sunflower oil is known to help generate new skin cells. It is also known to delay skin ageing. It also has moisturising properties and is an excellent base for cosmetics.
 
     Walnut
Believed to have it’s origins in Persia, the walnut is one of the most popular nuts in the world. Used since ancient times, the versatile walnut is grown throughout the world. It’s name is derived from the old English word wealh, meaning strange or foreign.

     Benefits :
          Walnut particles smoothen the skin texture by removing dead skin cells and help regenerate new cells.
 
     Glycerine
          An odourless, colourless, syrup derivative of olive oil, glycerine has long been used as a benign solvent, lubricant and preservative.

          Glycerine is a wonderful emollient (softener) and humectant (attracts and binds moisture), which makes it very beneficial in skincare.

          It serves to keep lotions and creams from drying out and hardening and at the same time leaves skin soft and moist.
 
     Skin Vitamin A,C & E
          Vitamins are vital for maintaining a youthful, supple, smooth complexion. Once absorbed by the skin, they heal and energise the cell while stimulating their growth. They are potent antioxidants, which help the skin fight bad effects of Harsh sunrays and pollution. Plus they also enhance skin smoothness and elasticity and aid in curbing signs of aging.
 
     Fruit AHA’s
          AHAs include glycolic, citric, malic, and lactic acids-found naturally in fruits such as sugar cane, citrus fruits etc. This powerful ingredient derived from various natural sources assists the exfoliation process, moisturises and improves skin's texture. It also helps reduce wrinkles, even skin tone and renew cells by penetrating skin very effectively due to it’s small molecules.
 
     Jojoba
          The word "jojoba" (pronounced ho-HO-ba) refers both to the desert plant and to the extract obtained from it’s seed. Native Americans discovered the importance and versatility of jojoba. it is truly an incredibly versatile herb. Because of it’s affinity with our skin it's best known as a soother, a softener, and a conditioner.

     Benefits :
          It is an excellent moisturiser and contains anti-inflammatory qualities. It deep cleanses the skin and helps in effectively remove acne.

    Wheatgerm Oil
          It is the oil from the embryo of the wheat grain of the cereal species of the genus Triticum that has been cultivated for at least 10,000 years. The germ is extracted from the wheat as a source of vitamins and is a known source of pure Vitamin E. Wheat germ oil is emollient, anti-oxidant and rich in natural vitamin E. It also serves as a natural preservative. Vitamin E is known for it’s healing effects and is proven to help prevent scarring and speed healing

     Benefits:
          It supports the skins natural process of regeneration and treats dry, ageing skin. Good for stretch marks and scar tissue, and for dry rough skin. It leaves the skin very smooth while nourishing and helping heal the skin.
     
     Wild Cherry
          Cherries being sour are a very good source to Vitamin C i.e. They are very good antioxidants which help in fighting free radicals and slower the skin aging process. Fructose and other acids present in these cherries nourish and tone the skin.

     Peach
          Peach is rich in sugars, minerals (zinc), vitamins (vitamins A & C, beta carotene) and organic acids, particularly citric and malic. It has natural skin nourishing and moisturising properties, which keeps the skin extremely healthy and glowing.

     Benefit :
          It moisturises, soothes and tones the skin. It also helps diminish the appearance of fine lines on major facial areas and improves the skin’s appearance by giving it a natural glow.
 
     Turmaric
          According to Ayurveda, turmeric plays a vital role in day to day life. It is a natural skin conditioner, heals cuts, burns and wounds etc. Due to it’s natural healing properties turmeric is also used as a main and basic formula for various home remedies.

     Benefits
          A natural antiseptic; heals, protects and removes blemishes and discolouration from the skin
 
     Rose Water
          Rose water is a perfect ‘natural tonic’ which soothes, moisturises and tones your skin. It is highly used for it’s cleansing and non-drying astringent benefits.
 
    Tea Tree Oil
          Among the essential oils valued for their anti-infectious properties, tea tree has few rivals. Native to Australia, Tea Tree oil is a natural skin healing ingredient that addresses problem skin conditions such as acne as it is a powerful natural antiseptic that has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and does not allow excess oils secretion.


    Chocomile Extracts
          An herb that scientists have found to have real value for skin, chamomile is an excellent skin soother and an anti-inflammatory agent. It helps in blocking the UV rays from harming your skin.

     Papaya
          For ages Papaya has been a part of every woman's beauty regime because of its innumerable benefits. Also called the tree melon, Papaya is low in calories and is endowed with natural vitamins and minerals, particularly in vitamins A, vitamin C and potassium.

     Benefits: 
          Papaya is extremely beneficial for skin care as well as skin repair. It helps you treat acne, age spots, enlarged pours, rough, hard and unclear skin, sun spots as well as wrinkles.
 
     Cocoa Butter
          Obtained from cacao seeds, Cocoa butter is considered to be the ultimate moisturiser. For centuries it's has been used to help keep the skin soft & supple. One of the most stable and highly concentrated natural fats known, Cocoa Butter easily melts at body temperature and gets readily absorbed into the skin.

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