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Hi there, now that the warmer weather is here at last remember SUN SCREEN, with high rates of skin cancer being recorded of late you need to protect yourself and also remember that the sun ages you, so every morning moisterise and protect yourself throuhg the day and in the evening put on a good night moisteriser their are plenty of recipes on my pages. So stay safe and young xxxx

Happy new year to you all its time now to detox, exfoliate,mosterize and use that sunblock so your skin is looking smooth and silky when you uncover it just read throug my blog to get some delicious treats for your body Joyce xxx

Hi, this post today is for any one with dry itnchy skin i hope it works for you. I suffer with dry skin on my shins and at night it can be very itchy and annoying, over the years i have tried most things but with not much luck, so the other evening in desperation i went to my old friend the Aloe vera plant and broke of a whole leaf, ran a bath, then split the leaf right down the middle and used the leaf like a fannel (inside of leaf to the skin) not only on the front of my legs but all over my body and ended up with really soft skin and so far 6 days without dry itchy annoying skin. so give it a go and let me know if it works for you. Thanks joybell

How to treat the skin from within.

You can put what ever you like on your skin and yes it will make some difference but if you’ve got a poor diet then it’s a waist of time. A healthy diet isn’t expensive or hard it’s just shopping different. Changing the items you put into your shopping trolley can not only save you in your purse but also a fortune in cosmetic goods so just give it a try. Diet plays an important role in healthy skin; it should be rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Your diet should consist of liberal quantities of seeds, nuts, vegetables ( try and steam or roast them but not boil) and fruit and special protective foods such as milk, yogurts, honey, yeast and vegetable oils. A supplement that I am a real fan of is Sona`s multiplus  but this should never replace a healthy diet.

Vitamins

Vitamin A and E, think dark green and deep orange fruit and vegetables such as apricots, carrots, peppers. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, spinach etc.

B vitamins.

 B1 aids skin health by helping to keep circulation normal.

B2 or riboflavin deficiency can lead to brown spots, liver spots and oily skin.

B6 deficiency can result in dermatitis or eczema.

Brewers yeast either in powder form sprinkled over food or tablet form is a good source of B vitamins or you can get B complex vitamin tablets.

Vitamin C is great to help the body in the production of collagen.

Omega 3 can be sourced from oily fish or if you are not keen on fish you can get it from flax seed which you can sprinkle over your cereal or and to soups, stews and gravy.

Zinc, reduces the production of sebum (oil) in the skin so can help with acne.

 Aloe Vera plant. You might have guessed i am a hugh fan of this plant and  use it not only in the salon but for its healing properties as well, such as cuts,bruises and burns so here are a few things about the plant and how it works. As a succulent the gel in the Aloe Vera plant helps maintain a natural moisture balance. Your skin is covered in a natural waterproof film but aloe gel can penetrate the skin and take its healing and moisturizing effects deep into the skins layers.

 Try this little experiment, take 2 prunes cover one in mineral oil (baby oil) and the other in olive oil, sweet almond oil or Aloe Vera gel, you will see that the prune covered in mineral oil stays wrinkly and the other plumps up, the same happens to your skin

Chemicals to watch out for in your skin care products.

Here are some that you should watch out for in the ingredients in your skin creams, bath foams, bath powders, shampoos etc.

Sodium laurel sulfate (SLS); can cause contact eczema.

Mineral oil; a liquid mixture of hydrocarbon derived from petroleum, blocks pores and causes blackheads.

Petrolatum; another derivative of petroleum found petroleum jelly and paraffin jelly suffocates the pores.

Borax (sodium borax); despite many medical warnings this is still widely use in such things as baby powder, eye cream and skin fresheners as a preservative

Alcohol-isopropyl, SD alcohol 40, ethyl alcohol; This dissolves and strips the skins natural oil, PH balance and protection and speeds up the wrinkling process.

Parabens; a preservative chemical can cause allergic reaction and contact dermatitis.

Synthetic fragrance; a blanket term to hide quite dangerous chemical which can be quite toxic.

Propylene glycol; a petroleum by-product used to de-ice airplanes.

Methyl, Propyl, Butyl ,Ethyl parabens; a cheap perservative

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