Spring clean yourself

"Spring is the time of plans and projects" - Leo Tolstoy.

As we step into February we know that just around the corner is spring , a wonderful thought.  So lets get prepared.

The  winter  can  make you feel very drab.  Bundled up for months in an effort to keep warm, with the glow of the summer  long gone from your face,  the effects of the cold weather may have caused havoc to your hair and skin.

These are my kick start tips to feel great again, from my own beauty regime.

• Once a week use a home made beauty scrub:1 tablespoon of triple strength rosewater (available from your health store)5 teaspoons of organic granulated sugar 1/2 tablespoon of ground oats (porridge)1/2 teaspoon of honey. Mix it all up to a paste and don't be put off by the appearance. Tie your hair up and with your fingertips go all over your face in small circular motions, concentrating on problem areas (where most of the lines are), rinse.  Your face will be the softest you've ever felt

• Wash your face in cold iced water morning and evening.  This will bring colour to your face, stop your skin from sagging and keep hormonal spots away.

• Once a month use a derma roller. Use a good quality one of 1mm for fine lines or a 1.5mm if you have deeper wrinkles. A derma roller has fine surgical needles and with a little pressure will make your skin renew its collagen. Your skin will be a little red for a few hours or a day.  Use rosehip seed oil immediately after treatment and for the following days to heal and regenerate the skins surface.  Do not be tempted to use a derma roller more than once a month, as your skin needs time to recover. As the months of use pass you will start to see a big improvement in the texture and firmness of your skin.

• When taking a bath use a natural  oil in the water to add moisture and softness to your body.  Olive, Jojoba, Apricot kernel or Almond are all good. You will no longer need a body lotion.

• Take a multi vitamin and mineral supplement daily, this will keep your skin hair and nails in better overall condition

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• Cut down on saturated fats and sugars and you will feel more energetic.

• Use a little natural coconut oil on the tips of dry hair to nourish, protect and add shine.

• Organic Aloe Vera gel around your eyes will immediately tighten and nourish the skin, better than any other eye product

You'll be ready for spring in no time!