1. Dr. Hauschka rosemary bath warms and stimulates blood circulation;
2. Lancome purifying mineral masque with white clay absorbs excess fat;
3. Sparitual open your eyes mineral salts with essential oil of eucalyptus - strengthen immunity and help to relax.
Eastern practice of recovery distinguishes three types of skin, each of which corresponds to one of the natural elements. It is believed that the balance of the three principles in the body will help solve any skin problems.
Did you notice that when your mind, feelings and body are equally full of health and energy, your entire appearance literally shines with natural beauty? An explanation of this phenomenon can be found in Eastern philosophy. Beauty here is considered the result of a balance of three bodily elements: air, fire and water. When one of them over-dominates the others, violations occur in the body. "After all, beauty is the result of a harmonious life," says Vishnu Dass, director of the Blue Lotus Wellness Center in North Carolina, USA. So, we take the first step: we determine our dominant element and try to cope with it.
Skin of this type has a tendency to increased fat content, its pores are enlarged. It is not susceptible to early aging, but increased humidity and cold can provoke the appearance of acne.
Ways to restore the balance of water
We eat correctly:
Eat warming foods (whole grains, legumes and vegetables) cooked with light rapeseed or sunflower oil, and products that absorb moisture during cooking, such as beans and broccoli. Very useful cabbage and rukkola, neutralizing fats. Avoid dairy products, fried foods, refined sugars and white flour, slowing digestion.
Doing exercises:
Maybe it's not easy for you to get yourself into sports, but once you get involved, you'll be surprised by your perseverance. Try any kind of vigorous exercise, such as bikramyoga, twisting and jogging - they warm up and help get rid of fluid stagnation in the body.
We care for the skin:
In winter, when heat and dryness are important, visit the sauna. In winter, a rough warming massage with sesame oil and a small amount of mustard is useful. For the bath use eucalyptus, rosemary and sage. And with irritation, use clay that absorbs excess fat.
Suitable cosmetics:
1. Care by stella mccartney gentle cleansing milk with a warming mixture of sesame oil and lemon balm, gently removes makeup;
2. Intensive hydration mask (drugstore.com) softens dry skin;
3. Carole frank creme apaisante with essential oils of lavender and geranium calms, relieves irritation and prevents redness of the skin.
The element of air dominates
Skin of dry type is matte, with fine pores. Most of all, it suffers from winter cold and dryness, which causes peeling and itching. In addition, it is prone to early aging, and stresses leave a noticeable mark on it.
We eat correctly:
Choose hot stews and soups. With your elegant physique, excessively fatty foods, even fried in oil, are not contraindicated. Use olive or sesame oil (both have warming properties) and eat basmati rice with a teaspoon of melted butter from buffalo milk. Avoid cold, raw food, freezing food, and products that promote gas generation, such as beans, broccoli and cauliflower.
Doing exercises:
People with such skin are prone to hyperactivity. Choose light yoga or other slow and gentle exercises. And to cope with the habit of constantly thinking about and worrying will help stretching (stretching exercises).
We care for the skin
The therapeutic effect of oil sesame and almonds, as well as flavors of ginger, geranium, lemon and vanilla. Buy essential oils and add a few drops in a warm bath or massage them into the skin after a shower. You can lightly heat the oil before use, substituting the bottle under hot water for several minutes.
The fiery element dominates
Warm, soft skin of fire type prefers coolness. Heat turns a blush into redness and irritation.
We eat correctly:
Eat foods warmed with coconut oil, with neutral spices, such as cumin, coriander and fennel. Avoid sharp and acidic foods: tomatoes, vinegar, oranges, as they can cause redness and inflammation.
Doing exercises:
Accurate, scrupulous exercises (except bikramyogi) can help to relax. Meditation after yoga will help cool a little and calm the mind.
We care for the skin:
To remove irritation, use a spray with rose water. Then try a moisturizer with melissa that soothes the skin, or aloe juice. Before taking a bath, massage the body with coconut oil, then add aromatic extracts of rose, sandal or hibiscus to the water.
Suitable cosmetics:
1. Soothing bath and shower gel "Chamomile" from AUBREY ORGANICS with cucumber and aloe extract;
2. Oil BODY BISTRO ASAMA ORGANIC NEEM OIL (bodybistro.com) massage into the skin with movements from the bottom up;
3. Relaxing shower gel and bath foam Early to bed from KISS MY FACE with natural olive oil, aloe vera, coconut oil and chamomile essence.