Nature and Beauty Meet Big Hearts — Skin type
3 Ways to Spring Clean Mentally
We live in a very stressful world that can be toxic for our mind, body, and even skin. As a result we are less focused and burned out. As we enter the Spring season and embrace renewal, I urge you to commit yourself to recognizing when you need a mental break. Here are 3 simple ways to manage stress and relax.
Breathing: You may be unknowingly holding tension in your chest. Stress shows up differently in everyone. Never underestimate the power of proper breathing. Breathing techniques are one of the easiest and most powerful ways to relieve stress. Harness the power of deliberate breathing, including deep breaths, and slow inhales / exhales to help you feel calm and in control.
Relaxing Playlist: Music is healing to the soul and it can shape our moods and thought processes. Music can promote relaxation of tense muscles when coupled with relaxing exercises like yoga. Music is a simple and fun way to promote spiritual healing. It is also great for meditating or getting into a spirit of worship.
Take a Walk: When things get to be overwhelming for me I like to go for walks out in fresh air. Any sort of movement like short walks or jogs are natural stress relievers. Sometimes you have to force yourself to get out of the office and get moving. Walking also promotes blood flow to your brain and it can reset your mind and thought processes. While walking you can also practice the breathing techniques we discussed earlier.
What are some techniques you use to relieve stress?
3 Steps to an Easy Skincare Routine
Apple Rose Beauty is committed to clean beauty with a cause. If you're new to clean, non-toxic beauty, transitioning to natural beauty is a process. You don't have to get it all right at once. Here are 3 simple steps to building an easy yet effective skincare routine:
1. BE PATIENT There might be a process that your skin will experience called purging. When changing your regimen, especially one that is following a regimen of products that contain toxins, your skin wants the nasty stuff out. You might see tiny white bump clusters appear. As long as you're not experiencing a reaction like itching or burning, keep pushing. The purging will subside.
2. HELP YOUR BODY HELP YOUR SKIN. What goes in the body is even more important than what you put on your body. Foods rich in Vitamin C, A & omega 3's can fight free radicals, reduce the signs of aging, rejuvenate cells for a healthy glow. I discussed in an earlier blog post how your diet effects your skin. Click here to read.
3. USE YOUR PRODUCTS IN THE RIGHT ORDER. Yup there's an order to this. There's a process that your skin goes through during your routine and using your products in the following order allows for the best absorption of skin loving ingredients for optimal results.
- Cleanse
- Serum
- Moisturize
Don't have products to start your easy skincare routine? Apple Rose Beauty's got you covered. Try our Freedom Skincare Essentials Set today and be on your way to better looking skin.
Are Spa Treatments Worth it? | DIY at home spa
Spa's and Skincare Clinics are growing in popularity as people especially women are aiming to get better looking skin. Women spend billions of dollars a year on skincare but are facial treatments really worth it? Spa treatments and facials can be beneficial and actually make your products work better and deeper penetrate the skin. However, they can be quite expensive especially if done on a regular basis. If you want the spa results without going to an actual skin care spa, here are some tips on how to create a spa treatment experience at home.
Essential Holiday Skincare Items
With the holidays approaching now is the perfect time to get that glowing skin just in time for the holiday season. Here are pur skin care picks to do just that.5 Reasons Your Skin Will LOVE Turmeric
Turmeric is probably best known for its uses in curries and mustards. You may have heard that this deep, earthy yellow spice is awesome for its therapeutic properties with reports on its ability to reduce inflammation, fight viral infections, soothe digestive problems and even prevent or block cancer growth.
In fact, modern medicine has embraced turmeric. Over the past 25 years, this miracle root has been mentioned on over 3000 medical publications! Many of you may even take turmeric supplements.
But, did you know that Turmeric has been shown to have a ton of benefits when applied topically on your skin too? That's why it's such a customer favorite in organic skin care formulations. Here are the top 5 benefits of turmeric for the skin.
Why is Turmeric Effective?
Turmeric contains more than 300 antioxidants. The active ingredient in Turmeric, curcumin has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antioxidant, antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
Turmeric Skin Benefits
1. Promotes healthful aging
Turmeric is effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Particularly when mixed with other ingredients like comfrey, its antioxidants combine with comfrey's softening and water retention properties, keeping the skin hydrated longer.
2. Helps reduce redness
The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of Turmeric make it a powerhouse candidate for reducing redness
3. Helps clear clogged pores
Turmeric’s antifungal properties are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to bacteria in pores. And kicking it up a notch, when combined with Ingredients like jojoba oil the skin is allowed to absorb its antioxidants to the deep layers of the skin, keeping that overactive sebaceous gland (the main culprit when it comes to clogged pores) at bay.
4. Fades the Appearance of Dark Spots
For all you out-doorsy, fun-in-the-sun folks, have no fear – nature is here! Turmeric has been used for ages in ancient cultures to lighten and brighten the skin.
5. Helps reduce oiliness
Turmeric has natural oil-controlling properties. And kicking it up a notch, when combined with ingredients like jojoba oil, the skin is allowed to absorb its goodness to the deeps layers of the skin, keeping that sebum at bay.
Here is a bonus tidbit! Turmeric is great for sensitive skin. So by all means, no matter your skin-type, give this wonderful spice a try.
Turmeric DIY Scrub
*Caution –Turmeric can stain the face as well as your fingers and clothes. When applying it topically, I would recommend mixing it with the right combination of other ingredients to maintain its effectiveness while preventing that awful yellow stain.
Apple Rose Beauty's Nourish Naturally Moisturizing Treatment contains Turmeric and provides all of its benefits. This organic skin care treatment also has jojoba oil, comfrey and a host of other natural ingredients to release all the goodness found in turmeric (without the stains :).
To ramp up its benefits, create a scrub with,
2 parts Moisturizing Treatment
1 part Turmeric
Wear gloves. Wet your fingers with water and massage lightly onto the skin for 10 seconds. Rinse with warm water and follow with a gentle cleanser.
This organic skin care treatment will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and with a clean, clear, healthy glow.