Harsh
winter winds can leave your skin feeling dry and tight. Here are some natural
remedies you can try at home that can help!
Protect
from the Inside
Guard
against infections and boost collagen with vitamin C. Vitamin A helps to feed the skin from the
inside out and vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant which fights skin-ravaging
free radicals and speeds the healing of scars.
The minerals zinc and selenium aid the regeneration of skin. It is also important to have a balanced diet
including 5 daily portions of fruit and veg so consider taking a supplement if
you feeling you aren’t achieving this.
Exfoliate
Winter
skin can all too soon become dull and lifeless. Exfoliating once or twice a week can restore
brightness and radiance. You can make
your own exfoliant by mixing 1 cup of almond oil and 2 cups of Epsom Salts
together in a jar and add a little grated lemon zest for fragrance. The scrub will keep for up to 6 months in an
airtight container at room temperature. You can also buy exfoliating scrubs if
you don’t fancy making your own.
Moisturise
Look
for an oil-based moisturiser which will provide better protection against cold harsh
winds. Avoid butter based shea
moisturisers which can clog pores and opt for almond, jojoba or avocado-based
products instead. Alternatively coconut oil can be applied straight onto the
face. You can also make your own by adding 5 or 6 drops of almond oil to a
couple of drops of water and rub into your face.
Chapped
Lips
If
your lips are chapped and flaky, apply a little honey, which has antifungal and
antibacterial properties, and they will soon heal. If you find this too sticky, try a honey lip
balm instead.
Notes:
- A range of facials, including Collagen Facial, Bee Venom Facial and Rebalancing Facials are available with Helen Shortland. For a longer facial massage try the half hour Vitality Lift Facial Massage with rosa mosqueta essential oil.
- All vitamin and mineral supplements, plus a range of natural skincare products, are available from Little London Herbal Stores, 9 Kings Walk, Nottingham, NG1 2AE. Tel 0115 9472854 or visit www.all-ages-vitamins.co.uk.
Helen Shortland is a Reiki Master Teacher,
Meditation Teacher and Holistic Therapist based at Little London Herbal Stores
on Kings Walk in Nottingham city centre. Please ring her on 07748 591690 to
book a treatment or visit her website http://helenshortland.com for further
information.
Her current
special offer for March is a Hydrating Facial for just £23!
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