Natural Facial Care Tips

Skin tone and texture often alter during and after menopause—you might
notice an unfamiliar tightness, red patches and other signs of sensitivity.
A careful daily facial care routine can minimize the effects of
hormone changes.

Cleanse Before Bed: Be vigilant about cleansing skin of makeup and grime before bed. Tiny traces can irritate eyes and lead to blocked pores and a dull complexion.

Maintain A Light Touch: Never pull or drag mature skin when applying cleanser. Rather, cover your fingers in the cream or oil, lay your hands over your face, press gently, then lift your fingers away one by one, in a rolling action. Repeat to cover the face and neck.

Warm Cloths: While removing makeup, place a piece of muslin to soak in a basin of warm water. Wring out and place over the face (do not rub), allowing the warmth to open the pores. Then cleanse. Repeat with cold water to close pores afterward.

Milk Tonic: Soak a cotton pad in full-fat milk. Press lightly onto the face, lifting away dirt. This also removes dead cells, encouraging cell renewal.

Honey For Dry Skin: Secure hair away from the face. Gently massage into damp skin a good amount of honey. Rinse with plenty of tepid water, then pat dry.

Cool As A Cucumber: This cooling cucumber toning mask freshens the face and is especially effective when you feel overheated or anticipate a breakout.

• 1 organic cucumber
• 1 tbsp witch hazel

Mixing the ingredients: Roughly chop the cucumber into small chunks, place in a blender and blitz to form a rough paste. Stir in the witch hazel tincture and transfer the mixture intoa bowl ready for application.

Apply Like A Mask: Apply and relax for 5–10 minutes. You may prefer to lie down, placing cucumber slices or cooled green tea bags over your eyes. Wipe the mask away with a damp wash cloth and splash with cool water.

Steam Cleansing: Add 5 drops essential oil of sandalwood to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head and the bowl with a towel for five minutes. Inhale the aromatic steam, keeping mouth and eyes closed. (Avoid if you have asthma or a respiratory condition.)