Honey-Almond Scrub
To 1 tsp. unrefined honey, add 1 tsp ground raw almonds. Apply to face and decollete after cleansing, massage in light, circular motions for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Rinse off, apply moisturizer.
Good for dry skin. Use 1-3 x weekly.
Papaya Enzyme Light Peel
Crush enough fresh papaya to make 2 Tbl of pulp. Apply to face and decollete as a mask, after cleansing. Leave on for 3-5 min. Rinse off, apply moisturizer.
Good for delicate skin. Use 1-3 x weekly.
Yogurt-Cucumber mask
Juice enough cucumber to make 1 Tbl juice, add to 1 Tbl plain yogurt. Apply to face and decollete after cleansing. Leave on 3-5 min. Rinse off. Apply moisturizer.
Good for inflammed/ acne-prone skin. Use 1-3 x weekly.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Skincare Choices and Aging
Skincare choices abound, many with "anti-aging" as thier main selling point. While there are alot of substances that may improve skin texture, moisture, etc., it's important to really educate yourself about what each of them actually does. One resource I have found useful is www.skinactives.com. It is a website devoted to selling skin creams, serums and nutriceuticals to apply topically. You can get a good idea of what might address your specific concerns as well as the key ingredients in well-known products.
Another concept you may want to keep in mind is the fact that the skin is basically an eliminative organ. That means that anything you apply to it will be absorbed to some degree and also will need to be dealt with. When you read the ingredients list, if it contains chemical preservatives, colors, perfumes, petroleum-based oils and anything else that couldn't be considered pure or food-grade, your skin has to protect your body from it, as it would any toxin. This is unlikely to nourish or enhance your skin. I feel for a skincare product to promote glowing, healthy skin, it must be formulated with as few toxic chemicals as possible and as many organic ingredients as possible. Some good lines are Dr Haushka, Eminence and Jurlique. Otherwise, creating your own skincare out of wholesome ingredients can be a great option. Some recipes and suggestions next post.
Another concept you may want to keep in mind is the fact that the skin is basically an eliminative organ. That means that anything you apply to it will be absorbed to some degree and also will need to be dealt with. When you read the ingredients list, if it contains chemical preservatives, colors, perfumes, petroleum-based oils and anything else that couldn't be considered pure or food-grade, your skin has to protect your body from it, as it would any toxin. This is unlikely to nourish or enhance your skin. I feel for a skincare product to promote glowing, healthy skin, it must be formulated with as few toxic chemicals as possible and as many organic ingredients as possible. Some good lines are Dr Haushka, Eminence and Jurlique. Otherwise, creating your own skincare out of wholesome ingredients can be a great option. Some recipes and suggestions next post.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Aging Well
Anti-aging seems to be the new buzz-phrase for those wishing to optimize thier well-being and appearance after middle age. Can we ever really stop aging without dying? What is it everyone's really after?
It seems to me that the main goal of a well-balanced personality is most likely to age "well"; meaning feeling good, being physically and mentally active, and finally coming to that place in your life where you allow your own innate beauty to shine through. Finally accepting your personal beauty and uniqueness without feeling a need to compare yourself to the average.
I have been reading lately that plastic surgery is going out of vogue (finally), or at least the plastic surgery look is "out". This including the obvious bottle blonde, excessively breasted, pumped lipped, startled eyed, pulled-backed fleshed worshippers of a certain ideal. I read one blog (can't recall the link) that stated "if you want to look over 70, get a facelift". Wow, maybe the tide is turning.
I honestly believe that physical and mental health is the answer to aging well. And those things that add to quality of life are continuous lifelong learning, new experiences, positive relationships with others and development of skills. Travel, develop a personal discipline that makes you happy, offer a hand up to others and honor your body.
Carol
It seems to me that the main goal of a well-balanced personality is most likely to age "well"; meaning feeling good, being physically and mentally active, and finally coming to that place in your life where you allow your own innate beauty to shine through. Finally accepting your personal beauty and uniqueness without feeling a need to compare yourself to the average.
I have been reading lately that plastic surgery is going out of vogue (finally), or at least the plastic surgery look is "out". This including the obvious bottle blonde, excessively breasted, pumped lipped, startled eyed, pulled-backed fleshed worshippers of a certain ideal. I read one blog (can't recall the link) that stated "if you want to look over 70, get a facelift". Wow, maybe the tide is turning.
I honestly believe that physical and mental health is the answer to aging well. And those things that add to quality of life are continuous lifelong learning, new experiences, positive relationships with others and development of skills. Travel, develop a personal discipline that makes you happy, offer a hand up to others and honor your body.
Carol
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