Oilcraft Naturals : Saundarya

Saundarya by OilcraftNaturals (To learn more about the brand CLICK HERE), is a rose gel facial scrub. Exfoliating has become an accepted fourth step in the cleanse, tone, moisturize mantra of modern skin care. Regular exfoliation can almost instantly help skin feel softer, smoother, more moisturized, even the skin tone, and make it appear brighter and healthier. The results get better as exfoliation is built into a regular skin care routine at least once or twice a week.

ABOUT THE BRAND

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Chamomile Essential Oil: Chamomile has healing properties along with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory capabilities that can successfully soothe dry irritated skin, treat eczema, acne, and also helps with minor burns and sunburn (1).

• Rose Oil: Great emollient properties to help moisture the skin, it is also great for dry and aging skin. It’s anti-inflammatory properties help with inflammation and redness associated with scarring and broken capillaries (2) It can help with itching skin, it’s antiseptic properties help treat acne and other skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and wound healing (2).

• Apricot Shell: Crushed apricot shells have a clean, refreshing, polishing effect on the skin, making them ideal for use in scrubs. Apricot shells are slightly less abrasive than crushed walnut shells, ideal for sensitive skin. Apricot shells are gentle enough to use on the face in a scrub for most skin types (3).

• Walnut Shell: Natural exfoliating agent that helps remove dead cells from the surface layers of the skin and prepares the skin to take moisturisation and anti ageing treatments (4).

• Almond Oil: Works as a natural face exfoliator to help to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of healthier skin (5). When used topically, the formulated almond oil for skin products or treatments is absorbed by the fatty cells of the skin and the moisture in the oil is then utilized by the tissues to repair damaged cells and give skin a more youthful appearance (5). (To learn more about almond oil CLICK HERE).

• Honey: Honey gently removes dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of natural oils. The natural antibacterial and probiotic properties of raw honey effectively reduce breakouts and prevents new acne and is deal for very sensitive skin, rosacea, and eczema (6).

• Rice Bran: Prized for its skin soothing enzymes and antioxidant properties which can speed up wound healing, increase cellular regeneration, smooth skin, reduce wrinkles, and provide protection from sunburn (7).

• Wheat germ Oil: When applied to your skin, wheat-germ oil delivers a healthy infusion of vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids: these nutrients not only moisturize and heal dry or cracked skin, they also help prevent scarring (8). In particular, wheat-germ oil is a rich source of vitamin E, which helps reduce skin damage, fight free radicals, support healthy collagen formation and maintain even skin tone (8).

• Calendula Extract: Calendula is beneficial for dry or damaged skin and also promotes the fast healing and regeneration of the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It also has natural restorative properties that infuses the skin with a youthful glow (9).

• Aloe Vera: An antipruritic (relives or prevents itching), it’s a great way to hydrate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin and increase skin elasticity through collagen and elastin repair (10). (To learn further benefits of aloe vera, CLICK HERE).

The Saundarya gel scrub comes in a 100 gm plastic container with an inner protective lid and a screw on top. The inner lid seals well and prevents any product leak making it travel safe (I have traveled twice with it and have encountered no accidents!).

The scrub has a gel consistency with suspended micro particulates of apricot & walnut shell and a gorgeous fragrance of roses. I have dry/dehydrated/sensitive skin and exfoliation is a must to slough off dead skin. However the sensitive side of my skin tends to break out at the slightest irritation making me choose products very carefully. 

I purchased this scrub due to my positive experience with other Oilcraft Naturals products and its impressive ingredient list. I primarily use this as a facial scrub (in my opinion, the scrub won't provide adequate exfoliation for the body). The gel base and the mildly abrasive nature of the granules works really well for my skin. The product is so gentle I can use it 2-3 times a week without drying my skin.  It exfoliates my skin well allowing better absorption of moisturizer.

This is a great summer scrub and would suit oily complexions well too. A must try for all rose lovers out there!!