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3 December 2009
YOU Magazine praises AD skin synergy Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil
Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil has received a fabulous mention in YOU magazine, The Mail on Sunday. Journalist Sarah Stacey, health editor of YOU magazine, writes in Health Notes: “I’m a great fan of the divine-smelling AD skin synergy Nourishing Night Treatment oil (which also did very well in our Beauty Bible consumer surveys) and this reader agrees: ‘My extremely dry skin feels, looks and is enduringly moisturised, both fine and deep lines are plumped out and skin elasticity improved.’”
Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil is so good that it’s Independently Tested and results show that it boosts the skin’s hydration by over 60% in just thirty minutes and gives 24 hour moisturisation too, so it carries on working for 24 hours!
The wonderful facial oil uses only natural and organic ingredients which include fair trade organic rose (hand-picked at dawn), organic lavender and organic rosehip seed.
20 November 2009
Keep your hands looking beautiful
Our hands, like our faces, are the most exposed parts of our bodies. However, we tend to forget to pay as much attention to our hands as we should. No matter what stage we are in life, if we have never looked after our hands much before, now is a great time to start!
Remember your gloves – protect your hands with a good pair of rubber gloves (where possible, used ones lined with cotton) every time you wash the dishes or hand wash your clothing. Cleaning agents can be harsh on the skin and contribute to speeding up the aging process. And gardening gloves are also important when working outdoors as they protect hands from the sun, the number one cause of skin aging. Don’t forget to wear gloves when it the temperatures start to plunge as the cold wind can leave our hands feeling chapped and dry.
Exfoliate - Use a grainy scrub on backs of hands to reveal glowing skin. When you exfoliate your hands at least once a week, you’ll notice how much smoother your skin is.
When washing your hands, remember to use a soap or liquid that has a mild ph balance.
Moisturise! Don’t forget, after washing your hands, pat dry and while moist, use a good quality moisturiser. And do apply sunscreen every day – our hands are exposed to the sun every time we are outside; to help keep them protected consider using a high SPF sunscreen or sun block on the back of your hands, especially when driving your car to help prevent age and sun spots.
Moisturise your cuticles – Keeping our cuticles hydrated will prevent them from looking dry and scaly. A good time to do this is a couple times a week before bed. Place a drop of cuticle cream or oil on the cuticle and rub in. Not only will this keep the cuticles soft, but your nails will get some extra attention as well. To tip: The Essential Night Treatment Oil is great for keeping the cuticles moisturised and smooth looking.
13 November 2009
Changes during the menopause
The menopause can be a time of great physical and emotional change that may overwhelm you if you don’t know what to expect.
As we age, our bodies will go through the menopause where we may find ourselves experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, irregular sleep patterns, mood swings and many other symptoms.
We reach the menopause once we have not had a period for one year. After this point, we are post-menopausal. The time leading up to the menopause is known as the peri-menopause.
Peri-menopause begins several years before menopause as the ovaries gradually begin to produce less oestrogen and early signs might be the length of time between periods altering or periods becoming heavier or lighter. In addition hot flushes may occur. To help reduce symptoms, try and eat a diet containing soya products and wholewheat foods – studies show an effect after just four to eight weeks! Caffeine and alcohol can be frequent triggers. Drinking a sage tea made from sage leaves steeped in boiling water for five minutes, three times daily should help reduce night sweats. As with all herbs it is best to seek professional advice from a herbalist, especially if you are taking other medications.
The menopause is a natural occurance and you may have no problems. However, it is common to develop one or more symptoms which are due to the low levels of oestrogen:
Short term symptoms
- Hot flushes A typical hot flush lasts a few minutes and causes flushing of your face, neck, and chest. Hot flushes tend to start just before the menopause, and typically last for 2-3 years.
- Sweats commonly occur when you are in bed at night. In some cases sleep may be disturbed.
- Other symptoms may develop such as headaches, tiredness, palpitations, being irritable, difficulty sleeping, depression, anxiety, aches and pains, loss of libido and feelings of not coping as well as before.
Because of recent concerns regarding HRT, you may prefer complementary and alternative treatments such as black cohosh, red clover, dong quai, evening primrose oil, ginseng, soy, and kava. Again, it is best to seek professional advice from a herbalist, especially if you are taking other medications.
Foods rich in omega 3 oils and antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruit should also be introduced into the diet at this point if they are not already present. This kind of diet will not only help keep your skin radiant and strong during the menopause, but it will go a long way to keeping healthy and strong physically which will help your overall sense of well being.
A top tip is AD skin synergy’s Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil – it’s been reported it’s fantastic during this period of change!
6 November 2009
Coping with stress
At one time or another, we may all find ourselves feeling stressed. Stress comes in all forms, but there steps we can take to cope with it on a day to day basis. However, if your stress is affecting your health, or you are suffering from depression, it is advisable you seek professional help.
Try some deep breathing exercises such as inhaling deeply through your nose from your abdomen and exhale out slowly through your mouth. If this is done correctly, as you inhale you abdomen will rise, but your chest will move very little. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and stressed you should feel.
Exercise. Choose the right exercise and you’ll feel both energised and relaxed. Yoga and Tai Chi are excellent for reinstalling calm by focusing on breathing and centring the mind; taking a walk in the fresh air will also go a long way to giving you a sense of balance and well being. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. See if you can make room in your diary for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week.
Massage. Mixing a few drops of aromatherapy oils into some plain massage oil will make the experience even better. The right oils used in a massage can help relieve fatigue and stress.
Eat a healthy diet. Try and ensure that your diet is balanced and contains as much of the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals as possible. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat. The benefits of starting the day with breakfast are well documented so if you have never done so before, try now. Focus on keeping energy levels up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals throughout the day.
Don’t forget your beauty sleep. The number of hours needed for a good night’s sleep varies from one person to the next, so work out what is sufficient for you. Adequate sleep fuels our mind and bodies, thereby reducing stress.
My final tip is to try and connect with others. Spend time with positive people who enhance your life; a strong support system will go a long way in buffering you from the effects of stress.
3 November 2009
Water – essential for our skin and wellbeing
Water forms a major part of our body constitution. Our bodies are estimated to be made up of 60-70 percent water; everything in our system depends on it for our emotional and physical health.
Our body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all our organs. Water also transports oxygen to our cells, removes waste, and protects our joints and organs.
We can usually gauge whether or not we are drinking enough water in the first instance by our skin. Dewy, radiant skin is one of the results of drinking the right amount of water on a regular basis. Staying properly hydrated removes all the toxins that build up in the skin and keep it fresh and helps prevent it from drying out. If you find that you have puffy bloated skin, check your water intake. When skin doesn’t get enough water it retains what it already had, causing puffiness and dull looking skin.
During our day, we may find ourselves undergoing a slump in our ability to concentrate. Before reaching for a chocolate bar it may be worth seeing if we have had enough water to drink. Research has shown that the right amount of water is vital for our concentration; if we do not drink enough, our concentration level can drop by 20%. In addition to this, a lack of water can cause mild to excessive thirst, fatigue, headaches, muscle weakness and dizziness.
So how much water should we drink a day? If we have a healthy diet, around 20 percent of our daily recommended intake will come from that, but it has been said that a person of good health should aim to drink 6-8 glasses a day. If you aren’t in the habit of drinking water daily, don’t fret. Start if you can with at least two glasses a day and build up from there. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, simply add a dash of lemon or lime to give it a bit of flavour!