About Us: Natural skin treatments

Customised Earth Mineral Masks

Depict your skin type/condition and experiment by mixing some of the combinations below
Grate, juice or mash fresh fruit or vegetables
Preferably choose certified organic produce
One of the many benefits is that fresh masks are made from active, potent ingredients that are free from preservatives

All Skin Types	Yoghurt, Honey, Milk, Buttermilk, Powdered Milk, Papaya, Brewers Yeast, Mayonnaise
Dry/Dehydrated Skin Types	Avocado, Banana, Grated Carrot, Strawberries, Egg yolk
Normal Skin	Oatmeal, Egg, Mayonnaise, Apple, Peach, Pear, Raspberry
Oily Skin Types	Pineapple, Lemon juice, Tomato, Grated Apple, Cucumber, Egg white, Grapefruit, White Grape, Milk of Magnesia
Blemished Skin	Dried rosehips, cooked cabbage
Red/Blotchy Skin	Pears, Aloe Vera
Sunburn	Cucumbers, Aloe Vera

Natural AHA Treatment
Due to the controversy surrounding the long-term usage of AHA’s we feel that it is a pertinent choice to avoid using them.

Combine 1 teaspoon of calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) powder with the aloe vera moisturiser to form a paste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice may also be added for extra zest. Paint onto the face using a facial brush and leave for 5-10 minutes. Due to the high acid content, the face may tingle or burn slightly. Rinse thoroughly after use.

As Vitamin C oxidises when exposed to moisture the above recipe should be prepared just prior to treatment. The Vitamin C will only remain active and stable for 24 hours so it is best to use immediately. It may be kept refrigerated during this time to prolong active ingredients.

Towel Steaming
This relaxing treatment can be temperature controlled. Beneficial essential oils can be added to the water.

Benefits:

Warms and relaxes the skin making extraction easier.
Warms and stimulates the skin assisting with the infusion of treatments and creams.
Hydrates and softens the surface of the skin.

Contraindications:
Vascular conditions, claustrophobia. Check for skin reddening; never use towels that are too hot.

Method:

Immerse a hand towel in a bowl of warm water. Wring out excess water.
Lie down and place the middle of the towel at the lower lip. Wrap the remaining towel around the face allowing a breathing space around the nose and mouth.
Gently press the towel to the face using both hands then place a dry towel over the top of the wet one.
Leave for 3-5 minutes then repeat the procedure.

Acupressure Facial Treatment
By stimulating the acupressure points the facial muscles relax and lipid production increases aiding skin respiration. The benefits of incorporating acupressure include: improving overall health, assisting in the reduction of premature lines and wrinkles and maintaining a youthful, clear complexion. It is recommended to follow the procedure 2-3 times a week.

Points may be located with the fingertips and can be by identified as a slight indent beneath the facial tissue. The points will be sensitive when pressure is applied. Use a firm circular motion as you press.

There are approximately 29 points on the face and neck. As the majority of points are duplicated on either side of the face, two points can be stimulated simultaneously. The whole procedure should take less than three minutes.