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Here is an elaboration of our ingredients to help demistify some of the exotic inclusions in our products.
| Almond Meal |
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This mixture of ground sweet almonds contains wonderful antioxidants and emollients for the skin.
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Besan
(Chickpea Flour) |
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This flour is used in India for cooking but also to removes excess impurities and to soften the skin. |
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| Hyaluronic Acid |
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This acid’s ability to retain an immense amount of water contributes significantly to the hydration of the skin, which aids in maintaining a youthful appearance. |
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| Geranium |
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The essential oil from this flower balances sebum and tones the skin, keeping skin supple, smooth and youthful. |
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| Jojoba Beads |
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The wax derived from the seeds of the Jojoba shrub, which are in a spherical shape and therefore are extremely gentle, yet effective, in exfoliating the skin through a manual scrubbing action. |
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| Lavender |
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The essential oil from this flowers healing, antiseptic and antifungal. The aroma-therapeutic benefits of smelling this scent are soothing and relaxing. |
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| Mango |
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The extract of this exotic fruit naturally maintains clear and glowing skin as well as providing a wonderful and delicious scent to Shaffali Body Scrub. |
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| Neem |
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The extract from this highly prized tree aids in maintaining skin elasticity, wonderful for anti-aging. It is also anti-bacterial, and can aid in eliminating acne, eczema and psoriasis. . |
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| Neroli |
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This essential oil from the orange blossom flower is one of the most expensive due to the vast quantity of flower petals needed to create the precious and pure essential oil. Neroli encourages balance in the skin as well as regeneration of skin cells and works wonders for mature skins, as well as reducing scars. |
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| Papain & Bromelain |
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Papaya and Pineapple fruit enzymes exfoliate, condition and brighten the skin. |
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| Peppermint |
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The essential oil from this plant aids in detoxification by clearing unwanted toxins or congestion.The aroma-therapeutic benefits of smelling this scent are refreshing and invigorating. |
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| Rosemary |
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The essential oil from this herb contains strong antioxidants and also tones the skin. The aroma-therapeutic benefits of smelling this scent are refreshing and invigorating. |
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| Saffron |
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Delicate yet potent threads of this most valuable spice are antiseptic and nourishing. |
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| Sage |
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The essential oil from this herb is anti-bacterial, highly anti-oxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. |
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| Salicylic Acid |
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This gentle acid extracted from the willow tree exfoliates skin cells, including plugged follicles, ensuring that skin stays clear. |
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| Sandalwood |
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The extract from this sacred and fragrant tree is antimicrobial, calming and cooling. |
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| Titanium Dioxide |
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A physical sunscreen that reflects photons of light up and out of skin, saving it from the primary damage of chemical reactions in the skin and also the secondary damage of free radical production. |
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| Turmeric |
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This bright yellow root plant is healing, antiseptic and aids in the removal of dead and dull surface skin cells. |
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Vitamin A
(Retinyl Palmitate) |
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The antioxidant properties of this vitamin help keep skin healthy and clear.It aids in the prevention of dryness, while adding firmness and smoothness to the skin’s texture. |
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| Vitamin C |
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The stabilized form of this vitamin is known to have wrinkle reducing effects on the skin through increasing collagen production. It also neutralizes free radicals and provides protection from the sun. |
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| Vitamin E |
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This vitamin is known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties and is believed to keep skin healthy and youthful by slowing the aging of the cells resulting from the interaction of oxygen with other chemicals in the skin. |
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| Volcanic Ash & Multani Mitti |
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These highly absorbent clays deeply draw excess oils and impurities from the skin, preparing it to take up nutrients. They also stimulate circulation to the skin, giving a young healthy glow. |
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