SKINCARE BASICS

Skin is a reflection of the way you live and feel.  Practicing good living habits can have significant effects on your skin.  Getting the most out of your skin is what beauty treatments are designed to do.  Below you'll see some common concerns about skin and different methods of dealing with them:

Starting a good routine can be as simple as 1, 2, 3. This is your fail-safe beauty formula to follow faithfully, day and night.

The first step is cleansing. What does cleansing accomplish? It dissolves makeup and removes excess oils, bacteria and dirt that can block pores and develop into blemishes.  Cleansing eliminates the outer layer of dead skin cells that can dull the skin over time.  It also promotes a brighter, fresher appearance.  There are many types of cleansers such as solid and liquid soaps, lotions and creams.  These are all designed to help specific skin types such as oily, acne, normal, etc.  It is very important to use the right cleanser for your skin type.

The second step is toning.  This removes excess oils and cleanser residues. Toners can also help refine pores, stimulate and refresh the skin, and promote a more youthful radiance.  There are many types of toners such as liquid blends, gels and even hydrosols from flower distillation.  They are all designed to help specific skin types. Using the right toner for your skin type if very important.

The third step is moisturizing.  The proper moisturizer can replenish your moisture balance, minimize the appearance of dry skin, help cushion the effects of harsh weather such as wind and sun, and provides longer wear for your foundation and makeup.  A physically fit skin should have 90%, so it's important to have the right amount of oil and water balance.  There are many types of moisturizers such as lotions, creams and serums.  Some questions to ask yourself when applying moisturizer is: Is it the consistency you prefer (lightweight or creamy)? Does it absorb quickly into the skin? Does it leave a soft glow and silky finish to the skin?  If the moisturizer stays on top of the skin it is most likely to heavy for your skin to absorb.

How do you determine what your skin type is?

If you have dry skin, it will generally be tight have a taut feeling to it. You'll see obvious lines around the eyes, mouth or on the forehead.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT WRINKLES?
To be honest, no one can substantially. We can treat our skin better so that we don't get the heavy grooves in our skin, and use products that fill in the tiny lines we have better to minimize appearance. Be sure you have lots of essential fatty acids and drink sufficient amounts of water, ensuring your skin gets the nutrients it needs, from the outside and in. You don't have any oil glands around the eye area which is why wrinkles appear there first. In the day time use the Living Nature Firming Flax Cream, that helps support the skin tissue preventing bagginess and wrinkles. Using products like Rose Hip around the eye at night provides all the necessary nutrients and helps it stay soft and supple. Rose Hip is a plant oil. The more you massage fine oils into the skin, the more nutrients it has to stay supported and firm with fewer wrinkles.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT PUFFINESS AND DARK CIRCLES UNDER MY EYES?
Living Nature says the best product around the eye area for puffiness is the Firming Flax Cream. You can apply this above and below the eye, but please ensure you do not apply too closely to the eye. This is because when you blink, the orbicularis oculi (the muscle surrounding your eyes) creates a vibration which will draw product up towards the eye. Having the product too close will draw it into the eye. If you do get the cream into the eye, remove by rinsing out with water.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT ECZEMA?
Living Nature has this advice: The first thing that you need to understand is that you do not have enough Prostaglandin being produced in your body. This can be caused by not having enough Essential Fatty Acids in your diet or you have a blockage in the manufacturing of Prostaglandin from the essential fatty acids you've eaten. Eczema is normally an indication of this blockage. The first step you need to take is internal by taking Evening Primrose Oil. If you have mild eczema take one teaspoon daily, for severe eczema take two daily. You need to drink a lot of water, together with an antioxidant, to ensure you have enough Zinc, Silica and Selenium. Externally applying the Evening Primrose Oil directly onto the eczema areas is beneficial. Also apply the Soothing Evening Primrose & Honey Gel and the Nourishing Hand & Body Cream, which was developed for people with eczema. You may need to apply all three products to find what is best suitable for you.

The internal remedies we recommended may take from two, three, to four weeks before the eczema condition will start to improve, depending on your metabolism and the rest of your diet. For itchy, irritated skin we recommend the Calendula Oil applied directly.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT COLD SORES?
Living Nature has this advice: It depends on the person whether they get cold sores really quickly and severely or just the odd one on their lip. I would apply the Manuka Oil & Honey Gel at least four or five times a day and carry a little pot around with me, applying as necessary. Some people also apply the Pure Manuka Oil with great benefits when they feel a cold sore coming on, applying at the same rates.

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT REFINING MY PORES?
Think about using a mixture of Hydrating & Vitalising Toning Gel plus Clarifying & Hydrating Enzyme Peel every 3 - 4 nights of the week, as a thin layer on the face left overnight. You should see a difference