Take extra care of your skin during the Vata season

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Ground yourself with a daily self-massage with a warm sesame oil self-massage. Start with the soles of the feet and work up the body to the head in sweeping strokes along muscles, and circular movements around joints. Always massage the belly in a clockwise direction- up the right side and down the left side. Leave the oil on for 10 minutes then shower/ bathe. A daily massage also helps dilate the skin surface, clear toxins and aid movement of lymph.

 

Autumn Face Mask Recipes to moisturize and nourish the skin

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 Apply to cleansed face and neck on a weekly basis. Relax and rub off with fingertips/face cloth after 20 minutes in a circular motion. These masks will keep in the fridge or 1-2 days, but best to use immediately. Remember – healthy skin comes from feeding the body and skin with high-quality nutrients, and keeping toxin levels in the body as low as possible. Using organic ingredients helps ensure this.

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1. Avocado and banana mask: Mash ¼ avocado, ½ banana, an egg yolk and enough clay or oatmeal to bind (green or white clay )
2. Avocado, honey & yoghurt mask: Mash ½ avocado, 2tsp honey and 1 tbsp natural yoghurt until creamy. Can also add a little almond oil for extra nourishing effect.
3. Avocado/orange mask: Mix ½ avocado, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp honey, 3 drops chamomile essential oil.