Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the human body? This means that just like every other organ, the skin will show ‘symptoms’ of care. Take care of it, and you will be blessed with clear, vibrant skin. However, if you expose it to the elements without care, it will begin to show signs of stress- lines, dull skin and breakouts.
Signs of Stress – Do not Neglect!
Your body tells you in myriad ways that you need to slow down, but are you listening? Here are some ways to identify what your body is trying to tell you.
Hair – If your hair is thinning, or falling off more than normal, it could be a sign of weakness and stress.
Skin – The largest external organ in the body is prone to detecting stress. Expect to see many signs of stress popping out from your skin. Your face may look puffy or swollen, the skin may appear dull and listless. Eye bags and dark circles on your under-eyes are all signs of stress. Intense stress may also result in skin eruptions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Body Weight – Emotional eating can lead to stomach bloating and accumulating fat. Watch it if you catch yourself binge eating or putting on excess body weight.
The idea is to do the exact opposite to ensure these stress symptoms are put to rest. To begin with, just relax and breathe easy. Unwind and take the time to relax every day.
It’s Time To Rejuvenate
Besides relaxing, it is also important to feel alive and fresh. Your skin absorbs heaps of environmental pollution that cause dull skin and sore eyes. Feel free to check into a spa every month and enjoy a massage. Transcend into a world of deep relaxation. Release the absorbed toxins and chemicals. Pamper yourself with a good body scrub and polish.
Welcome To Your Own Home Spa
With a good collection of skincare products, you can enjoy a spa-like treatment in the privacy of your home at your own schedule. Create an ambience of tranquillity with curtains drawn and an incense burning with soothing aromatic oils such as lavender, which can help you relax.
Prep Up
A cleanser and toner routine is a great way to begin cleaning up your face and getting your face prepped for further pampering.
Lakme Absolute Argan Oil Radiance Rinse Off Cleansing Oil is the perfect luxury to opt for your face. Infused with rich, non-greasy Moroccan Argan oil, it gently lifts away all the dirt and pollution trapped in the skin. Mix with a few drops of water and apply to get a cleansing milk texture that leaves your skin feeling fresh and nourished.
Use CLARINS Alcohol Free Toner with Iris, with the goodness of iris flower water to keep your skin soft and hydrated.
You can also opt for rose water, such as KAMA AYURVEDA Pure Rose Water, which acts as a natural toner.
If you have large pores, try Lakme Absolute Pore Fix Toner.
Expose your face to steam for a few minutes to open up pores and bring any grease sticking to the pores onto the surface. The next step is to get rid of the dirt settled in the skin pores.
Face Scrubs – For Intense Cleaning
Face scrubs really work to remove all the remnants of stress and pollution from the face, which is why they’re so important. After a surface level cleaning, it’s time to get the grease and grime out of your skin. Delve into something interesting and exotic to extract all the goodness onto your skin.
THE FACE SHOP Volcanic Lava Scrub Foam has volcanic ash from Jeju Island as an ingredient that makes your skin naturally radiant. It is claimed that the volcanic lava is rich in minerals. Why not pick it up and experience the effect first hand?
Armed with gentle and effective microbeads to scrub out dead skin and to shed dulling surface flakes, this ELIZABETH ARDEN Ceramide Line Smoothing Exfoliator SPF30 will give you smooth and youthful skin.
Face Mask –For Lasting Effect
Korean products have done wonders to skin and they are very popular worldwide. Try MIRABELLE Berries Fairness Facial Mask, which is infused with the extracts of pomegranate, acai berry, grape and blueberry. It is the perfect treatment for mature, dull and tired skin.
Another natural plant-based mask, the KAMA AYURVEDA Lavanya Natural Plant Mask detoxifies your skin and restores the natural glow and texture of the skin. Perfect for acne marks and blemishes, the extracts of liquorice and sweet flag deep cleanse and leave the skin feeling smooth and healthy. For an even more relaxing experience, store your sheet mask in the fridge half an hour before you use it!
Body Scrubs
Moving onto the body, pamper yourself with a nice, warm shower after work everyday to experience freshness and vitality all over. CLINIQUE Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream is especially effective for rough and dry areas of your body. It is free of paraben, fragrance, and phthalate.
L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Rich Body Scrub includes shea butter and apricot oil that rubs away dead skin and boosts blood circulation. Besides effective skin exfoliation, it also leaves skin smooth and moisturised.
Body Lotions
When you step out all day, your skin tends to accumulate dust, harming it. Using a lotion at the end of the day is the perfect solution to keep your skin moisturised and happy.
Try the YVES ROCHER relaxing Body Lotion in Lavandin Blackberry– Particularly effective for dry skin, the essential oils of blackberry and lavandin hydrate and moisturise the skin with care and leaves it soft and intensely relaxed.
A lightweight body lotion, THE FACE SHOP Raspberry Body Lotion includes the extracts of raspberry and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and moisturise skin. Apply generously right after a shower for a pleasant raspberry scent lingering all day.
With your skin undergoing therapy and relaxation, notice your mental vigour returning. Experience magic by making a small investment in your own personal spa to unwind everyday. For a spread of the best products to pamper and detox your skin, head on over to Shoppers Stop online or in-store.
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