AROMATHERAPY
“Anti Aging – Natural Alternatives”
By Cheryl Beasley
The process of aging is a natural one but the skins process of
aging can be significantly reduced with the proper prevention
methods and relevant natural skin care techniques.
The major factor in our skin prematurely aging can be attributed
to the sun. The sun damage you might see on your face today
could have started over thirty years ago. When it comes to sun
damage prevention is much better than cure. Ways to prevent sun
damage occurring are: • Wear a high protection factor sunscreen
every day on the face, neck and décolletage • Wear a hat
whenever you venture outside; even to hang out the washing •
Wear make-up that contains sunscreen • Try to remain in the
shade when possible
We hear a lot about “free radicals” these days. Free radicals
are unstable molecules produced from sources like air pollution,
radiation, and chemicals. They are also caused by bad diets high
in fat and can even be caused by over exercising. These free
radicals can over run your system and are now recognised to
cause devastating health problems, such as heart disease and
rheumatoid arthritis. They are a major concern in premature
aging. Ways to prevent Free Radical damage are: • Increase your
intake of antioxidants like Vitamin A and E • Eat a diet high in
colourful fruits and vegetables • Reduce your use of chemicals
in and around the home • Source natural skin care products that
contain anti oxidants
Using natural skin care products will significantly reduce the
amount of chemical substances you absorb into your body that can
cause premature aging. Some ‘every day’ chemicals such as
synthetic emollients contained in some commercial products can
be stored by the body in the liver and lymph nodes. Others such
as Sodium Lauryl Sulphates can irritate the skin. Ways to
prevent absorbing chemicals through the skin are: • Use only
natural skin care products • Scent the skin with essential oils
or naturally scented creams • Use only soaps made from plant
oils and that contain herbal extracts, aromatherapy oil blends
and clays. • Shower daily to rid the skin of dust and grime
Exfoliation has been around for thousands of years as a natural
way to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the body and
prevent premature aging, revealing the fresh new skin cells
beneath. There are many benefits to exfoliating the skin. Not
only is new skin revealed but the circulation is stimulated
enabling toxins to be dislodged and removed from the layers of
the skin and the lymph nodes. Ways to exfoliate are: • Use a
body scrub weekly in the shower • Use a natural bristle skin
brush to brush the dry skin before showering daily • Use loofahs
to remove dead cells when bathing • Dry the skin with a scratchy
towel to stimulate your circulation
Dehydration is yet another factor in premature aging. Many
people simply do not drink enough water to maintain a healthy
system. Six to eight glasses of water a day is said to be what
we should be drinking and that does not include soft drinks and
coffee! They actually tax the system of moisture. Ways to ensure
you drink enough water are: • Always carry a bottle of water
with you and drink it! • A good guide to calculating the right
amount of water you should be drinking a day is to divide your
weight by 8. This is the amount of 250ml glasses of water you
should have per day to help prevent premature aging.
About the author:
Cheryl Beasley is the founder of LanaB Skin Care, an online
natural skin care business that produces fresh and pure products
as ordered. She contributes skin care articles regularly to
several magazines and produces a monthly newsletter pertaining
to the industry.Cheryl has over twenty years experience
producing skin care products. http://www.lanab.com.au
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