Top Natural Secret to Protect your Skin During the UK Spring

by Neeta Gosalia Herbal Hair And Skin Specialist

With the arrival of March, spring is finally here. While the sunshine may not have made its arrival just yet, it is still a great time to start preparing yourself for the sunny days ahead.

A turn in season, means it’s the perfect excuse to refresh your skin care regime to help achieve healthy, radiant looking skin. Spring-clean your beauty bags and get ready for lighter skincare routines and regimes- Which means adapting more of the natural side. Find out how you can protect your skin using the power of the Mother Nature.

Heavy, rich moisturisers can be replaced with lighter creams, serums and oils to suit the milder weather, and comforting cleansers can be put aside for fresher and more revitalising natural products from Ayurveda.

Natural Skin Care

Skin is the body’s largest organ and needs to be cared for as we would do with our other organs. As we’ve entered into spring, our skin can still feel dry after the harsh conditions of the winter months coupled with long durations spent indoors with the central heating cranked up. We may feel our skin is tighter than usual and in need of some tender loving care.

A simple and natural ingredient can help you get rid of all your beauty woes.

Ayurveda Way of Spring Skin Care

Sandalwood or Chandan in Ayurveda is an excellent beauty ingredient that is natural, reliable and effective. It is usually available as a brown-beige looking smooth powder which is derived from the fragrant wood of the Genus Santalum tree. Sandalwood has a wide range of medicinal properties and therefore, it is often used as a home remedy for many skin conditions.

Skin Care with Sandalwood Mask (Peel)

Sandalwood Mask is made from pure Sandalwood powder. When applied properly on the face, it relaxes face muscles, thus lifting the skin.

Sandalwood Mask Benefits

Helps in Removing Tan

The natural oils present in sandalwood help to get rid of a sun tan.

Has Anti-inflammatory Properties

Its anti-inflammatory properties help to any kind of burning sensation caused due to acne or sun burn.

Acts as an Astringent

Sandalwood causes coagulation of skin proteins, further protecting your skin from any breakouts, allergies or abrasions. It brings about minor contractions in your soft tissues of the skin and tightens your pores.

Used as an Antiseptic

Sandalwood has antiseptic properties that prevent pimples, acne and sores from developing.

Directions for Use

Before any treatment, it is recommended to use a gentle yet powerful exfoliator suitable for the face and body to remove all dead skin cells, revealing brighter skin.

It is recommended that you use Mint Cleanser-a gentle skin cleanser made from Mint leaves, pure oils of Rosemary and Bergamot to remove excessive oiliness from the face and to leave the skin pores clean, fresh and well moisturized.

By exfoliating, you will remove excess oils (without drying the skin), which create a barrier against any treatment and therefore you will optimise the effect of the moisturiser.

After gently cleansing the skin each morning and before you hit the pillow at night, simply apply an even layer of an intensive or replenishing moisturiser. Your skin will thank you for it and you will soon see a notable difference in your skin’s appearance.