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November 2009
Fresh Air for Your Skin
Wind and weather, dry heated indoor air. What your skin needs now is the right care for the autumn season – both from the inside and outside.
Masks on a natural basis
The last flowers and fruit of autumn contain the cumulative power of summer. Take advantage of their ingredients and fragrances and prepare a natural, moisturising mask for a fresh complexion. Rose petals, pesticide-free from your own garden or an organic products store can be made into a pleasant, fragrant facial toner. Cover rose petals in twice their quantity of lukewarm water and let sit for a few days. Then pour the liquid through a fine-meshed strainer. The rose water can be rounded off with additional aromatic essences, such as orange flower water or vanilla bean extract. For dry skin, add a drop of almond oil or aloe vera juice. Masks made of yogurt with almond meal, honey or unsweetened quince purée provide relief for stressed skin.
Rosy cheeks are healthy
The changes in temperature in autumn are not generally bad for your skin. They increase blood circulation and thereby natural skin renewal. Accelerate the effect by alternating between hot and cold showers in the morning. This will quickly kick your metabolism into high gear. And when the weather is especially nasty, treat yourself to an occasional sauna bath. The dry heat, followed by a dip in cold water, will leave the skin on your entire body glowing and rosy. At night, a gentle peeling massaged in a circulating motion complements the skin treatment. Don’t forget to apply moisturising crème or milk for soothing skin care.
Kale – the green super food
Care for your skin from within, such as with kale! These leafy greens can now be readily found in farmers markets and grocery shops. What’s great about kale? It is loaded with biotin, a true beauty secret for skin and hair. But kale can do so much more. With its high vitamin C content, it works wonders for our immune system. And it retains its vitamins when stored properly and cooked gently. An abundance of trace minerals and the positive effect on digestion round off the profile of this health food. Try preparing it in a non-traditional way and leave out the fatty meats. In a stew with hearty varieties of potatoes or blanched in hot water without the stems and prepared as a salad, kale will enrich any diet.
