Rainbow Colours for Your Skin!

It may sound kind of cheesy or child-like, but your skin could really do with a good splash of rainbow colours to brighten it up. By this I mean a colour representing a vital food ingredient for your skin and over-all health! The phytochemicals responsible for the bright colours  in fruits and veg keep us healthy and protect us from cell damage. I had to go through my little daughter’s books to  remember the colours in the right order!  Here goes: Red: Red fruits and veg are coloured by the plant pigment ‘Lycopene’. Lycopene can be found in high quantities in tomatoes. It also occurs in Watermelon and Pink Grapefruits. Lycopene protects the skin from environmental damage and helps improve the skins texture. Orange/Yellow: Orange and yellow foods are coloured by the pigment ‘Carotenoids’ which as  the name implies can be found in foods such as  carrots. It can also be found in Bell Peppers, Sweet Potatoes and Papaya. Amongst its many other  benefits which I’ve spoken about in previous  newsletters, Carotenoids help protect the skin from sun damage. Green: Green foods get their colour from the pigment ‘Chlorophyll’. Most of us should remember that from science classes in school (if you’re having trouble remembering, call me and order some Gingko – very good for the memory!).  Chlorophyll can be found in dark leafy vegetables like spinach.  It helps detox the system. A well detoxed colon keeps you less prone to Acne! Blue/Indigo/Violet: And finally, the blue, purply foods. The blue pigment is ‘Anthocyanins’ found in foods such  as Blueberries, Grapes, Raisins and Eggplant. Anthocyanins are also known as ‘The Colour of Youth’!  This antioxidant helps protect the skin from cell damage,  reduces skin inflammation and helps stabilize collagen in the skin – in simple language - Blueberries not Botox! So this weekend, go food shopping for your skin and have a brightly coloured weekend! Emma   Skincare Products Workshops Naytures Place runs a series of ‘Good Enough To Eat’ Skincare Products Workshops where you can learn to make your skincare products at home. Click here for Naytures Place Skincare Products Workshop Brochure for  more information Subscribe to our Newsletter at: www.nayturesplace.com  Visit our BlogSpot at: http://nayturesplace.blogspot.com/ Follow us on:

Stay Young Whatever the Weather!

Nature simply has its way of doing things that we  sometimes have no control over. One minute it’s dry and hot and everyone’s worried there’s a drought coming. And then before you know it, the skies open and everywhere’s  getting flooded! While the weather decides if its winter or spring,  you decide if you want your skin young and healthy or constantly under  the weather. Healthy skin starts from the inside.  What you put into your body (food and cosmetics alike) will have a resultant effect on how your  skin looks and feels. Every organ in your body (your skin being the largest) is dependent on what goes into the body as a whole; so you really are ‘what you eat’. Here are some simple tips to keep you skin looking ageless: Have at least one meal a day that consists of raw food such as fruits and  vegetables. It is also important to drink a lot of water. Six to eight glasses of water  everyday will help keep your complexion glowing, give you more energy and keep you detoxed and hydrated. Try out an Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) for your skin. Watch my  demonstration of how to do this at home by clicking on this link - EDIBLE FACIAL CLEANSER VIDEO After cleansing, stimulate the skins circulation by splashing on cold water. At night, dry mature skin will benefit from rich oil such as Avocado or  Hazelnut oil.  Every other week, use an old soft toothbrush to brush the skin on the face in an upward direction. This helps to stimulate circulation, gets rid of dead skin cells, makes the skin glow and tones the facial muscles. Finally, cut down on alcohol and quit smoking if you can Take good care of your skin and have a good weekend! Emma   Skincare Products Workshops Naytures Place runs a series of ‘Good Enough To Eat’ Skincare Products Workshops  where you can learn to make your skincare products at home.  To make enquiries contact me via our website at www.nayturesplace.com or at Nayture’s Place on Facebook. Click here for NAYTURES PLACE SKINCARE PRODUCTS WORKSHOP  Brochure for more information Subscribe to our Newsletter at: www.nayturesplace.com  Visit our BlogSpot at: http://nayturesplace.blogspot.com/ Follow us on: