Natural Skincare for Dry & Mature Skin
DRY SKIN ANALYSIS
Pores: fine – almost invisible
Texture: appears taut, fine and even translucent; susceptible to premature ageing due to insufficient sebum and moisture; skin can feel tight and even rough due to dryness
Sebaceous Activity: lacking sebum (oil production)
Visual Analysis: looks generally healthy; creamy makeup goes on easily, powders can look patchy. Tendency to dry patches and some roughness in dry areas, relating to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.
MATURE SKIN ANALYSIS
Pores: skin goes through significant changes during 30's, and pores tend to become more visible around nose, chin and apples of cheeks, even though skin is dry in appearance
Texture: fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable, becoming more deeper, generally dry to extremely dry, prone to red blotchiness and uneven pigmentation
Sebaceous Activity: insufficient production of sebum, combined with patches of dehydrated on cheeks and forehead
Visual Analysis: complexion can look dull and dehydrated, and has a tendency for broken capillaries under eyes, around nose and cheeks; skin can appear loose – esp. under eyes and along jawline.
Dry and mature skins need to replenish low moisture reserves to address the signs of visible ageing. Replenishing the loss of sebum on the skins surface with equalising ingredients will aid hydration, supplementing dryness. Combined with regular massage, aromatherapy massage will keep your skin in tip top shape.
The skin's self renewal mechanisms and sebum production have slowed, so your selection of oils for Dry + Mature skin remedies need to replenish moisture and regulate sebum content. Drinking enough filtered water daily keeps the skin cleansed and well-hydrated from the inside.
The list of revivifying aromatherapy ingredients is comprehensive, so choose your fav essential oils and mix away:
Sandalwood - skin
Geranium - reduce inflammation
Rosewood – calming oil
Rose – powerful regenerative oil
Jasmine – a very soothing and strengthening oil, contains antiseptic properties to help control bacteria, is excellent for acne, and works to reduce excessive sebum production
Neroli – powerful antibacterial and antiseptic, good for acne conditions
Frankincense– helps balance sebum secretion and is good for toning excessively oily skin.
A blended base oil is most effective when it comes to rejuvenating ageing and dry skin.
Start with apricot kernel oil and wheatgerm oil, mix in some rich, creamy avocado oil, and for the ultimate skin serum, add a touch of EPO. Vitamin A laden apricot kernel oil mixed with the natural anti-oxidant Vitamin E from the wheatgerm oil, makes a very potent blend for reducing the signs of dry and mature skin.
Avocado oil, added to the equation, is rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and dry and mature skins respond to this lush oil as it penetrates deeply and softens skin.
Evening Primrose Oil is an excellent addition to your base oil for mature, ageing skin. It's rich moisturising properties make it outstanding for dry skin, as it is rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Break 1-2 capsules into your base oil for a skin boost!
*To minimise irritation when using aromatherapy in your skincare, it is recommended that a maximum of 50 drops of essential oil is added to 100ml of carrier oil. Some oils like tea tree and lemongrass need only 1 – 2% concentration if skin is sensitive.
Dry + mature skins can play havoc with makeup application. Time is definitely a makeup issue for you!! So for a quick natural look, one of your biggest saviors is a foundation that suits your skin tone and skin type, so much so that it looks like you are not wearing any (one of my picks @ the moment is Stila's Pivotal Sport). Then, "feature focus" on your fav feature (i.e. eyes or lips) to draw attention to this focal area - it works a treat!
When it comes to aging and skin, skincare becomes even more important, as you reap the benefits of wearing less makeup. If you can look after your skin, making sure to maintain moisture (hydration and ample oil replenishment) levels, then you will find that the “less is more†theory applies to makeup - less foundation is applied to a well looked after canvas, for a beautiful natural finish.
A 5 min makeup routine would be perfect for you, and you can add to this when you have more time or are going somewhere special.
[*][*]Start by moisturising with a light day moisturiser, as this will aid foundation evenness and your skin will look and feel smoother. [*]When it comes to foundation, less is more - this will save you time, and with less product on your skin, you will feel more natural, especially if you only apply foundation where you need it - i.e. forehead, nose, lightly under eyes, lightly onto cheeks and chin. You may find that you will not need to conceal (altho, there is always the odd day where concealer is your best friend . [*]Again, thinking less is more when it comes to eyeshadow - go for soft natural colors with a touch of warmth to add a sparkle to your natural beauty, brown mascara, and finish the look with a little brow powder (softer, more natural finish) to define brows, as this will open your eyes out and frame your face. [*]If you need to enhance your natural cheek "flush" a light smudge of Nars bronzing stick for a healthy more summery glow, without your cheeks looking over-done. [*]Hydrating lipstick is your best option for minimal touch ups, as lipgloss tends not to wear as well on more mature lips. However, there are beautiful sheer lipsticks with a touch of gloss for a soft natural finish, and over lip pencil will give you the benefits of longer wearing color.
Red adds color to your whole face, soft browns are easy wearing and keep your look natural, or go for a sheer pink tinge if you are feeling you want pretty softer look.
A pretty basic routine, but time is of essence, and you can modify or leave out any steps to make this work for you!
It is good to update your makeup look and colors every so often, and this will boost your perception of your fading beauty - we are all works of art in progress, and adapting your makeup routine to your lifestyle and evolving looks will make you feel renewed
HOW TO SLOW DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS !
A big question that we all eventually come to consider... Ageing is an inveitable process, but through skin awareness, you can reap the benefits of better skin, and as a result take steps to having good skin for life!
I am sure you are aware that the skin on the face, hands and neck are the prime areas for premature ageing.
Lack of sleep, a high intake of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and stress (add to that a generally unhealthy lifestyle...) all contribute to premature ageing, because cells cannot function normally if they are deprived of sufficient nourishment.
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO CORRECTION.
It is generally much easier to prevent a problem through conscious choices than to later remove it.
Health and beauty are easy to maintain if the skin is in good condition and deterioration is slowed.
Conscientious home care - thorough daily cleansing and nourishing; regular professional treatments, care and massage; combined with healthy living, work internally and externally to prevent premature ageing.
Start young children (as early as 2) into skin care routines (as a game) and it will become as normal as brushing their teeth, they will reap the benefits!
FACTORS TO CONSIDER when working to combat ageing
over exposure to sun
long-term use of irritating / harsh soaps + detergents
long-term unprotected exposure to wind / heat
overuse and abuse of alcohol and smoking
certain medications / hormones
prolonged tension / medical disturbance
oxygen deficiency (closed overheated areas)
nutritional starvation (food containing no nutritional value, inc. vitamins and minerals)
extensive use of synthetic products, that have harsh ingredients to combat bacteria
loss of moisture in skin due to neglect
emotional stress, aggravation, nervous tension, grief, sorrow and fear
Improvements to diet, lifestyle and general health + well-being will minimise the natural ageing process; however, genetic influences play an important role. So take a close look @ your family skin traits, and counteract possible genetic ageing conditions through your observations. This is where care of the skin plays an important role, along with the very important self nourishing that taking time out for yourself provides.
Your life choices are printed on your face, and this article on The Chinese practice of Face Reading gives insight to health issues thanks to a detailed map of the face. To give an alternate perspective, rather than focusing on how society expects us to look, "...all faces reflect part of nature’s pattern..."
There is so much pressure in our society to retain youthful looks, but rather than covering up complexion problems with heavy layers of makeup, I believe that proactively protecting and nourishing your "canvas" is far more important. So work from the inside out, make sure you are drinking sufficient filtered water, and always protect your skin from the sun (sunscreen is your BEST EVER anti-ageing cream then, utilise makeup to complement your beautiful, healthy skin.
As we age, our skins elasticity requires more nurturing to prevent dehydration, and facial massage is a great way to keep your skin well toned. If you do decide to go ahead w/ your facelift, keep in mind that it will remove any prominent sagging and folds – and is esp good for around the eyes. Surgery will not change the condition of your skin – if you have oily skin, you will still have oily skin, altho, some procedures (like dermabrasion) are designed to alter the texture of your skin. You may want to look into the beauty therapists who offer a “natural facelift†thru trigger point facial massage in the interim. It is up to each individual to choose if cosmetic surgery is the answer for them, but if it is an issue of self esteem, then I can’t condone it! Everyone has the right to feel the best about themselves as they can, but I still believe that beauty shines from within and is reflected on our faces.
Women of all ages are beautiful – it is how you adapt your style and lifestyle needs to develop this beauty at whatever age. Some women grow into their beauty as they mature, but for those who are lucky enough to find beauty w/in themselves early on, a makeup update every now + again is the best way to maximise your beauty at any age. And, in the meantime if you need to work on your good health + beauty habits: drink lots of filtered water, wear sunscreen, keep your oxygen intake up and your blood flowing to make sure your mind + body are fit + healthy!
Use makeup subtly – as a tool to conceal any imperfections, dark or light areas, under eye circles and then feature focus your best feature. Over compensating by wearing too much makeup tends to draw more attention to any wrinkles or facial lines.
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DRY SKIN ANALYSIS
Pores: fine – almost invisible
Texture: appears taut, fine and even translucent; susceptible to premature ageing due to insufficient sebum and moisture; skin can feel tight and even rough due to dryness
Sebaceous Activity: lacking sebum (oil production)
Visual Analysis: looks generally healthy; creamy makeup goes on easily, powders can look patchy. Tendency to dry patches and some roughness in dry areas, relating to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.
MATURE SKIN ANALYSIS
Pores: skin goes through significant changes during 30's, and pores tend to become more visible around nose, chin and apples of cheeks, even though skin is dry in appearance
Texture: fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable, becoming more deeper, generally dry to extremely dry, prone to red blotchiness and uneven pigmentation
Sebaceous Activity: insufficient production of sebum, combined with patches of dehydrated on cheeks and forehead
Visual Analysis: complexion can look dull and dehydrated, and has a tendency for broken capillaries under eyes, around nose and cheeks; skin can appear loose – esp. under eyes and along jawline.
Dry and mature skins need to replenish low moisture reserves to address the signs of visible ageing. Replenishing the loss of sebum on the skins surface with equalising ingredients will aid hydration, supplementing dryness. Combined with regular massage, aromatherapy massage will keep your skin in tip top shape.
The skin's self renewal mechanisms and sebum production have slowed, so your selection of oils for Dry + Mature skin remedies need to replenish moisture and regulate sebum content. Drinking enough filtered water daily keeps the skin cleansed and well-hydrated from the inside.
The list of revivifying aromatherapy ingredients is comprehensive, so choose your fav essential oils and mix away:
Sandalwood - skin
Geranium - reduce inflammation
Rosewood – calming oil
Rose – powerful regenerative oil
Jasmine – a very soothing and strengthening oil, contains antiseptic properties to help control bacteria, is excellent for acne, and works to reduce excessive sebum production
Neroli – powerful antibacterial and antiseptic, good for acne conditions
Frankincense– helps balance sebum secretion and is good for toning excessively oily skin.
A blended base oil is most effective when it comes to rejuvenating ageing and dry skin.
Start with apricot kernel oil and wheatgerm oil, mix in some rich, creamy avocado oil, and for the ultimate skin serum, add a touch of EPO. Vitamin A laden apricot kernel oil mixed with the natural anti-oxidant Vitamin E from the wheatgerm oil, makes a very potent blend for reducing the signs of dry and mature skin.
Avocado oil, added to the equation, is rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and dry and mature skins respond to this lush oil as it penetrates deeply and softens skin.
Evening Primrose Oil is an excellent addition to your base oil for mature, ageing skin. It's rich moisturising properties make it outstanding for dry skin, as it is rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Break 1-2 capsules into your base oil for a skin boost!
*To minimise irritation when using aromatherapy in your skincare, it is recommended that a maximum of 50 drops of essential oil is added to 100ml of carrier oil. Some oils like tea tree and lemongrass need only 1 – 2% concentration if skin is sensitive.
Dry + mature skins can play havoc with makeup application. Time is definitely a makeup issue for you!! So for a quick natural look, one of your biggest saviors is a foundation that suits your skin tone and skin type, so much so that it looks like you are not wearing any (one of my picks @ the moment is Stila's Pivotal Sport). Then, "feature focus" on your fav feature (i.e. eyes or lips) to draw attention to this focal area - it works a treat!
When it comes to aging and skin, skincare becomes even more important, as you reap the benefits of wearing less makeup. If you can look after your skin, making sure to maintain moisture (hydration and ample oil replenishment) levels, then you will find that the “less is more†theory applies to makeup - less foundation is applied to a well looked after canvas, for a beautiful natural finish.
A 5 min makeup routine would be perfect for you, and you can add to this when you have more time or are going somewhere special.
[*][*]Start by moisturising with a light day moisturiser, as this will aid foundation evenness and your skin will look and feel smoother. [*]When it comes to foundation, less is more - this will save you time, and with less product on your skin, you will feel more natural, especially if you only apply foundation where you need it - i.e. forehead, nose, lightly under eyes, lightly onto cheeks and chin. You may find that you will not need to conceal (altho, there is always the odd day where concealer is your best friend . [*]Again, thinking less is more when it comes to eyeshadow - go for soft natural colors with a touch of warmth to add a sparkle to your natural beauty, brown mascara, and finish the look with a little brow powder (softer, more natural finish) to define brows, as this will open your eyes out and frame your face. [*]If you need to enhance your natural cheek "flush" a light smudge of Nars bronzing stick for a healthy more summery glow, without your cheeks looking over-done. [*]Hydrating lipstick is your best option for minimal touch ups, as lipgloss tends not to wear as well on more mature lips. However, there are beautiful sheer lipsticks with a touch of gloss for a soft natural finish, and over lip pencil will give you the benefits of longer wearing color.
Red adds color to your whole face, soft browns are easy wearing and keep your look natural, or go for a sheer pink tinge if you are feeling you want pretty softer look.
A pretty basic routine, but time is of essence, and you can modify or leave out any steps to make this work for you!
It is good to update your makeup look and colors every so often, and this will boost your perception of your fading beauty - we are all works of art in progress, and adapting your makeup routine to your lifestyle and evolving looks will make you feel renewed
HOW TO SLOW DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS !
A big question that we all eventually come to consider... Ageing is an inveitable process, but through skin awareness, you can reap the benefits of better skin, and as a result take steps to having good skin for life!
I am sure you are aware that the skin on the face, hands and neck are the prime areas for premature ageing.
Lack of sleep, a high intake of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and stress (add to that a generally unhealthy lifestyle...) all contribute to premature ageing, because cells cannot function normally if they are deprived of sufficient nourishment.
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO CORRECTION.
It is generally much easier to prevent a problem through conscious choices than to later remove it.
Health and beauty are easy to maintain if the skin is in good condition and deterioration is slowed.
Conscientious home care - thorough daily cleansing and nourishing; regular professional treatments, care and massage; combined with healthy living, work internally and externally to prevent premature ageing.
Start young children (as early as 2) into skin care routines (as a game) and it will become as normal as brushing their teeth, they will reap the benefits!
FACTORS TO CONSIDER when working to combat ageing
over exposure to sun
long-term use of irritating / harsh soaps + detergents
long-term unprotected exposure to wind / heat
overuse and abuse of alcohol and smoking
certain medications / hormones
prolonged tension / medical disturbance
oxygen deficiency (closed overheated areas)
nutritional starvation (food containing no nutritional value, inc. vitamins and minerals)
extensive use of synthetic products, that have harsh ingredients to combat bacteria
loss of moisture in skin due to neglect
emotional stress, aggravation, nervous tension, grief, sorrow and fear
Improvements to diet, lifestyle and general health + well-being will minimise the natural ageing process; however, genetic influences play an important role. So take a close look @ your family skin traits, and counteract possible genetic ageing conditions through your observations. This is where care of the skin plays an important role, along with the very important self nourishing that taking time out for yourself provides.
Your life choices are printed on your face, and this article on The Chinese practice of Face Reading gives insight to health issues thanks to a detailed map of the face. To give an alternate perspective, rather than focusing on how society expects us to look, "...all faces reflect part of nature’s pattern..."
There is so much pressure in our society to retain youthful looks, but rather than covering up complexion problems with heavy layers of makeup, I believe that proactively protecting and nourishing your "canvas" is far more important. So work from the inside out, make sure you are drinking sufficient filtered water, and always protect your skin from the sun (sunscreen is your BEST EVER anti-ageing cream then, utilise makeup to complement your beautiful, healthy skin.
As we age, our skins elasticity requires more nurturing to prevent dehydration, and facial massage is a great way to keep your skin well toned. If you do decide to go ahead w/ your facelift, keep in mind that it will remove any prominent sagging and folds – and is esp good for around the eyes. Surgery will not change the condition of your skin – if you have oily skin, you will still have oily skin, altho, some procedures (like dermabrasion) are designed to alter the texture of your skin. You may want to look into the beauty therapists who offer a “natural facelift†thru trigger point facial massage in the interim. It is up to each individual to choose if cosmetic surgery is the answer for them, but if it is an issue of self esteem, then I can’t condone it! Everyone has the right to feel the best about themselves as they can, but I still believe that beauty shines from within and is reflected on our faces.
Women of all ages are beautiful – it is how you adapt your style and lifestyle needs to develop this beauty at whatever age. Some women grow into their beauty as they mature, but for those who are lucky enough to find beauty w/in themselves early on, a makeup update every now + again is the best way to maximise your beauty at any age. And, in the meantime if you need to work on your good health + beauty habits: drink lots of filtered water, wear sunscreen, keep your oxygen intake up and your blood flowing to make sure your mind + body are fit + healthy!
Use makeup subtly – as a tool to conceal any imperfections, dark or light areas, under eye circles and then feature focus your best feature. Over compensating by wearing too much makeup tends to draw more attention to any wrinkles or facial lines.
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