A Brief History Of Vanilla

Vanilla pods actually come from the orchid plant or Vanilla planifolia, which originally grew in Mexico and were cultivated by the indigenous people of the country. Vanilla was earlier used to flavour the cocoa drink, also a popular ingredient from the region. Vanilla was brought to Europe by the conquering Spanish and was only available to the rich for use in their foods and fragrance. The fun fact about this active is that you have to let the vanilla pod mature on the vine for nine months before harvesting. In India, vanilla is often grown in the coffee plantations of Coorg.

The Vanilla Essential oil is commonly associated to perfume for desserts. It’s soothing and softening properties can help repair damage skin.

This Massage Oil has a number of unique oils blended together to make a truly special product. Vanilla, Avo oil, arnica oil for tired muscles, mafura oil with moisturizing properties and vitamin e oil maintaining healthy skin.

Key Benefits:

• Soothes dry skin
• Acts as a pain reliever
• Help relieve stress
• Help to treat acne
• Sedative

We recommend a few drops in your bath. Just small amounts of vanilla are needed to release its strong fragrance.

ACTIVES:

Avo oil – this oil has a large particle size enabling the oil to stay on the skin for longer.

Lavender Oil – .encourages relaxation. Healing and soothing effect on skin.

Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter – Mafura butter is renowned for its cosmetic and healing properties. It is used on the skin to nourish and revitalise as well as to condition the hair.

Arnica oil – this oil has healing properties as well as soothing properties for tired muscles. Excellent for sports people with injuries.

Vanilla – Soothing and softening properties can help repair damaged skin and encourage relaxation.

Natural Vit E – excellent for the maintenance of healthy skin. This acetate has good absorption properties ensuring adequate penetration into the skin vs the standard Vit E’s on the market.

Adding Vanilla In Your Beauty Regime

Vanilla is anything but plain when added to your beauty potions. When you add drops of vanilla essential to your lotion or your shampoo, you are doing a whole lot of good to your skin and hair.

Helps To Smooth Out Wrinkles

Vanilla is rich in antioxidants which neutralise free radicals and reverse skin damage caused by them. It helps to slow down signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. It not only leaves your skin feeling rejuvenated but also smelling lovely.

Brighten Dull, Tired And Dry Skin

Vanilla is loaded with B-vitamins that play an important role in maintaining healthy skin. The antioxidants in vanilla extract help to protect your skin from damage caused by environmental pollutants and toxins.

Rescue Your Dry Hair

The soothing property of vanilla helps to balance scalp and soften dry, rough hair. It helps to keep breakage and roughness in check.