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Skin Care
An interview with Kate Owen written by Lisa Levstein
We all know that true beauty is more than skin deep, but there’s
certainly nothing wrong in trying to have the best skin
possible. For most of us, healthy skin is the end result of a
careful regimen that includes daily hydration, cleansing,
exfoliating, toning and moisturizing. The products and practices
may vary depending on your age, but the basic premise remains
the same. The following are practical tips for good skin care
at any age.
Eat right and drink lots of water.
Whether you are a teenager fighting to keep a clear complexion, or
a mature person wanting to look your best, good skin needs good
nutrition and hydration. Make fresh raw fruits and vegetables a
part of your daily diet, and keep up your daily water intake.
This simple suggestion makes excellent sense for general health
as well as cosmetic reasons.
Keep your skin clean
Professionals recommend that you gently wash your face with a good
cleanser using upward, circular strokes.
“The main purpose of soap is to clean, to wash off dirt. Soap
should not leave residue on your skin,” says Kate Owen, owner of
The Bayberry Garden, a line of natural soap products. “Fragrance
free soaps are always a good choice. Mature skin can also
benefit from soaps with goat’s milk that provides mild
moisturizing as well as cleansing.”
Exfoliate and Scrub
Part of the cleaning process is to remove dead skin cells that may
dull the complexion. To make your own deep pore cleansing facial
scrub blend 1 tablespoon honey with 1/4 medium peeled cucumber.
Mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth and add a small
amount of water if needed. Strain the mixture and remove the
vegetable and honey mixture into a small bowl. Add the
following:1 teaspoon almond meal, 1 teaspoon seed meal, 1
teaspoon ground oatmeal, 1 teaspoon sunflower seed meal, 1
teaspoon wheat germ. This should form a smooth past for a gentle
scrub. Follow up this treatment with a moisturizer.
“Soaps with oatmeal can provide a quick and easy way to combine
cleansing with gentle exfoliation,” suggests Kate.
Tone
Use an astringent or toner to remove anything that the cleansing
process has left behind and to help restore your skin to its
normal acid pH.
Moisturize
Moisturizers are an important way to hydrate your skin.
Moisturizers should be applied to an already moist face and
throat in the same upward direction as you apply your cleanser.
“Sometimes we need special soap products for special purposes,”
says Kate. “For instance, tea tree soaps can provide teenagers
with good natural antiseptic and antibacterial agents to help
fight outbreaks.”
Whatever the need or occasion, consider incorporating a sensible
skin care plan into your daily routines and start letting your
outward appearance reflect your inward beauty.
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Kate Owen
is the owner of Bayberry Garden, a manufacturer of handcrafted
natural soap. Bayberry Garden uses time-tested recipes using all
vegetable oils with no chemical filters or harsh detergents.
Email:
info@bayberrygarden.com
Website address:
www.bayberrygarden.com
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