Natural Skin Care Products
Autumn is the time of year that reflects the season's harvest in our lives. Plants wither and drop their leaves, flowers and fruits and we become much drier, and need more rest and our bodies during this period conserves energy. Our skin which is our royal mantle also changes and reflects the vital energy flowing within, the body adapts to seasonal change where it conserves resources. During seasonal changes the skin will also change and people will experience breakouts, red or dry patches, and retained serum. To promote clear skin and inner harmony, it is the time to adjust our diets and pursue internal cleansing with modified fasting, herbs or juices.
Once autumn turns into winter, we need to protect out skin against drier and colder air by adjusting our skin care regime and using much richer day and natural skin care products such as plant oil cream, with occasional applications of pure seed oil that will keep up the skins softness and suppleness. There is a variety of face and body creams that can nourish enliven and protect delicate skin such as oils and herb extracts, Shea butter and pure lanolin. Just as we need to rotate our diet to avoid developing sensitivities and be well nourished, so you need to rotate your skin care products to keep your skin responsive. Once your skin becomes accustomed to the same active ingredients, it will become less active. To cut and slough off dead cell congestion, exfoliation with a natural exfoliation product or facial peel. Treat yourself to a mini home spa and promote your skins health by regularly using creamy conditioning facial masques, mud packs or seed oil. It is good to cleanse the system of congestion by eliminating fried foods, sugar, dairy products and wheat for a week or two. Drinking burdock red root tea promotes clear skin and supports the liver and other organs as well as cleanses the lymphatic system. By moistening the room air, you will prevent dry and chapped skin and blocked nasal passages.
Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymphatic system and promotes healthy skin. When you get out of the shower you can apply massaging oil to your damp skin. Massaging these essential fatty acids and vitamin enriched preparations deeply into your skin. Eat foods that promote warmth such as leafy greens, avocados, whole grains, fish based soups. Autumn and winter are part of the rhythmic cycle that is essential to our emotional and physical well-being as it is to nature.
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