Just Herbs : Apricot Sparkle Invigorating Skin Radiance Scrub

Exposure from pollution, dirt, stress and sun’s ultra violet rays damage the skin cells. This leads to skin dullness and develops early signs of aging like fine lines and uneven skin tone. Scrubs create a gentle abrasion to even out the skin tone and removes accumulated dead and damaged skin cells caused by sun exposure and pollution. The gentle massaging application of scrub on the skin enhances blood circulation, increases collagen production and skin cell regeneration to prevent wrinkles and other signs of aging.

ABOUT THE BRAND

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Apricot Kernel Oil**: Apricot kernel oil’s rich emollients absorb deeply for smooth, supple skin and reduced appearance of fine lines (1). Its abundant poly-unsaturated linoleic and oleic fatty acids deeply nourish and plump up dry skin to prevent premature aging and give a soft feel and dewy complexion (1).

• Walnut Shell Grains (Juglans Regia): 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 (2).

• Sunflower Seed Oil**: These oils are gentle emollients that help retain moisture while softening the skin. They absorb easily and do not block pores, allowing their antioxidant flavanoids, rich in vitamins A and E, to penetrate deeply, purifying and protecting skin from free radical damage and signs of premature aging (3).
  

• Aloevera Leaf Juice*: Aloe vera’s blend of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals help rejuvenate, protect, soothe and beautify the skin. It calms irritations and restores tired skin (4).

• Coconut Oil Derivates: Caprylic/ capric triglycerides are derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s considered an excellent emollient and skin-repairing ingredient. Due to its mix of fatty acids, the skin can use to repair its surface and resist moisture loss (5). Caprylic/capric triglyceride can also function as a thickener, but its chief job is to moisturize and replenish skin. The medium-chain fatty acids that comprise this ingredient have an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces the risk of breakouts (5). In addition, caprylic/capric triglyceride is not an oily or wax-like ingredient that can easily get stuck in the pore lining (5).

• Vegetable Glycerine*: Glycerin is a skin-identical and skin-repairing ingredient, it is one of the many substances in skin that help maintain the outer barrier and prevent dryness or scaling (6).

• Glyceryl Stearate Citrate/Cetearyl Alcohol/Glyceryl Caprylate***: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (a powerful anionic), Cetearyl Alcohol (a co-emulsifier) and Glyceryl Caprylate (a wetting agent with antimicrobial properties) (7). The combination of these natural and sustainable ingredients conveniently forms emulsions at low temperatures and exhibits basic antimicrobial activity (7).

• Jojoba Oil: Superior emolient that is absolutely non-greasy, letting the skin “breathe” while providing deep moisture control. It adds lustre to the skin while clearing pores and reducing the appearance of fine lines to create silky-smooth, radiant skin (8).

• Soy Lecithin: Phospholipid found in the membranes of soy and widely used in cosmetics as an emollient and water-binding agent (9).

• Shea Butter: Has oils similar to the natural oils secreted by the skin, helping it absorb easily and deeply.  It is a delight to the skin, leaving it soft and silky while soothing irritations and enhancing elasticity (10). It improves the skin’s barrier function, reducing water loss and relieving dryness and is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive (10).

• Dicaprylyl Carbonate***: Emollient ingredient that spreads easily and leaves a velvety feel on skin without seeming greasy or slick (11). It also helps other ingredients penetrate skin better.

• Potassium Sorbate: Used as a preservative due to its ability to inhibit mold and yeast growth in cosmetics products once it breaks down into sorbic acid. It has weak activity against bacteria, which is why it is almost always used in conjunction with other preservative (12).

• Sodium Benzoate: The benzoic acid portion of this ingredient conveys some amount of preservative benefit, most notably against fungi (13).

• Natural Preservative (Herbs-Essential oil Complex)

*Certified Organic **Certified Organic cold pressed *** ECOCERT approved (Natural ingredient from renewable resources).

The apricot sparkle invigorating skin radiance 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.

The scrub has a creamy consistency with suspended particulates of walnut shell with a mild fragrance that I suspect is of apricots. 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.

To use, I take the required amount and massage it to moist skin. This way I feel the scrub feels gentler on the skin and spreads better. I leave it on for a couple of minutes before rinsing it off.

This scrub is truly luxurious, packed with natural skin loving ingredients including organic oils and butter. The base of the scrub is cream based (read about my favourite gel scrub HERE) with walnut shell particulates suspended. I do find the particulates to be a little abrasive. However, if diluted with a drop of water the walnut shells get dispersed better and do not feel harsh against the skin.

I love the creamy feel of the scrub which might be a little too heavy for oily skin. My dry/flaky skin feels well exfoliated and hydrated, encourages the absorption of creams and is perfect for prepping the face and neck for moisturization.

A must have for this winter if you have dry, parched skin like mine! 

REFERENCES

1. http://www.gaelleorganic.com/ingredients/apricot-kernel-oil/
2. http://naturalactives.com/walnut-natural-skin-exfoliant/
3. http://www.gaelleorganic.com/ingredients/safflower-and-sunflower-oils/
4. http://www.gaelleorganic.com/ingredients/aloe-vera-juice/
5. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/capryliccapric-triglyceride 
6. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/glycerin
7. http://www.kinetiktech.com/docs/news/0906.pdf
8. http://www.gaelleorganic.com/ingredients/jojoba-oil/
9. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/lecithin
10. http://www.gaelleorganic.com/ingredients/shea-butter/
11. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/dicaprylyl-carbonate 
12. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/potassium-sorbate
13. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/sodium-benzoate