NATURAL BODY CARE TIPS
For most of us, Cucumbers are a refreshing treat in any garden salad; but did you know that they belong to the same family as pumpkins, zucchinis and other squashes? Cucumbers contain many nutritional and skin benefits. "The nutritional benefits include natural salts, enzymes, and vitamins essential for strong cell growth and repair. In addition, the high mineral content and minerals in a cucumber peel, offer a natural source for a fresh, powerful antioxidant. The high water content makes cucumbers a diuretic and it also has a cleansing action within the body by removing accumulated pockets of old waste material and chemical toxins. Cucumbers help eliminate uric acid which is beneficial for those who have arthritis and its fibre-rich skin and their high levels of potassium and manganese, helps regulate blood pressure and help promote nutrient functions. The magnesium content in cucumbers also relaxes nerves and muscles and keeps blood circulating smoothly. Skin benefits: The cucumber provides immediate relief to puffy eyes; a fresh cucumber can be cut into thin slices, and then placed on the eyes for 5-10 minutes. This works incredibly well after a tiring day at work in front of the computer, and helps to relieve stress and dark circles around the eye area as well."
Give your hands a real treat once every few weeks by rubbing hands with a
combination of sugar and baby oil. While the sugar exfoliates the oil
will hydrate thirsty skin leaving hands incredibly soft. Moisturising
your hands daily is important too, so don't forget to keep a hand cream
in your hand bag for beautifully soft and nourished hands whilst on the
go.
Moisturizing Skin
To rub under your eyes, go from the end of your eyebrow toward your
nose or you'll encourage wrinkles. Dab on moisturizer instead of rubbing
it in under the eyes.
When moisturizing your neck, rub up instead of down to not cause sagging.
Wearing
rubber gloves to wash dishes will keep your hands from drying out. Do
double duty by putting lotion on your hands before putting on the gloves
(you may need gloves one size larger than you are used to for this) and
let the hot water "cook" that lotion deep into your skin.
Moisturize skin when it is wet. It takes longer to rub the lotion in this way, but water is really what the skin is lacking.
Soaking in the tub too long will rob your body of moisture.
Bathing in water that is too hot will rob your body of moisture.
The best moisturizing is done from the inside. Drink lots of water every day - not soda or coffee, but water.
Cutting out fat will help you lose weight, but cutting out too much will leave your skin extremely dry and itchy.
Cook with coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. On top of being a much
healthier fat, it is actually good for health. One of its possible
benefits is lower cholesterol.
For deep moisturizing: Take a shower before bedtime, and barely blot
off water with a towel. Rub Vaseline all over to lock in the moisture.
Then, put on pajamas and socks. The pajamas and socks will keep your
sheets clean and double the moisturing power of the Vaseline.
Make sure to inspect your feet daily. Any signs of trauma such as
redness or blisters, cuts, cracks, swelling or color changes should be
reported to your healthcare provider immediately. Using a mirror can
help you see all areas on the bottoms of your feet.
Keep them clean. Wash and dry feet in the tub or shower. Clean between
your toes. Use an antibacterial soap and a nail brush to scrub away dirt
and grime.
Don’t drip-dry. Dry feet thoroughly and carefully with a clean towel.
This will help prevent athlete’s foot, a fungus that causes itchy, red,
flaking skin between and around the toes.
Slough off the dead skin. Smooth rough soles and the edges of your feet
every day with a pumice stone. This removes the dead skin on your feet
and helps prevent the skin from splitting, infection, and the buildup of
calluses.
Moisturize your feet every day with an unscented lotion. The skin on
your feet is not naturally moist and needs the extra nutrients from a
good quality lotion.
Give ’em a rubdown. Massage your feet every day as you moisturize to
soothe sore, aching muscles and improve blood flow. Enjoy fragrant
aromatherapy oils such as peppermint or chamomile
Wear the right shoes. Wear comfortable shoes every day. Painful feet
mean problem feet. Wear the right shoes for the right climate. Protect
your feet in the rain and snow with proper waterproof footwear. If you
walk or run for exercise, invest in top quality sneakers. In the summer,
wear sandals so your feet can breathe. And don’t walk barefoot outside,
as this can cause injury to your feet.
Walk it off. Walking stimulates the circulation to your feet and keeps them healthy and strong.
Use good sock sense. Avoid nylon socks and pantyhose and opt for more breathable cotton socks instead, if possible.
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