Foot Scrub with Fenugreek & Lemongrass Oil (30 gms /1.1 oz)

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 brighten 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 brightening properties. This helps soothe irritated and inflamed skin; as well as brighten 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.

Ingredients :Steam Distilled Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa), Coconut Oil Derivative (Cocos Nucifera), Fenugreek Extract (Trigonella Foenum Graecum), Jojoba Seed Grains (Simmondsia Chinensis), Pure Kokum Butter (Garcinia indica), Walnut Shell Powder ( Juglans Regia), Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon Schoenanthus), DM Water (Aqua)