New Age Organic

‘Beautiful Skin’

1. Avoid excess sun exposure, which will damage the skin on all levels. Use a good sunscreen of at least SPF30 when sun exposure is unavoidable.
2. Do not smoke and try to avoid passive smoke exposure. Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin, impairing blood flow and depleting the skin of oxygen and nutrients. Smoking also destroys collagen and elastin, causing skin to sag and wrinkle prematurely
3. Keep calm and avoid excess stress. Stress promotes an increase of free radicals in the body, a major cause of premature aging. Prolonged stress causes the skin to be consistently starved of both blood and oxygen, making it look dull and lifeless, less supple, and more prone to blocked pores and breakouts of acne.
4. Limit alcohol and intake of stimulants. Alcohol in particular dilates the blood vessels in the skin and excessive drinking leads to chronic dilation of the capillaries, causing a permanent red flush on the face. It also depletes vitamin A in the body.
5. Have a fantastic healthy diet, based on fresh organic fruit and vegetables and the foods known to encourage healthy aging. Choose high quality supplements to slow the aging process, boost your overall nutrient intake, and reduce oxidative stress on the body.
6. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! The more water you drink the better your skin can eliminate toxins, retain moisture, and maintain that youthful glow. Six to eight glasses of water per day is recommended. 
7. Moisturize daily using organic ingredients to nurture and feed your skin. Check your prefered moisturizing cream, stay far away from products that list petroleum and chemical additives.

Give yourself the spa treatment with our home spa steam facial. Steam facials are useful for opening the pores, cleansing the skin, removing toxins and improving circulation of the micro capillaries of the face.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. chamomile
1 tbsp. fennel
1 tbsp rose petals
1 tbsp. calendula (Marigold) for dry skin or
1 tbsp. lemon balm for oily skin

Place the ingredients in a bowl and add 2 pints of boiling water. Put your face 10-12 inches over the bowl, then make a tent over your head with a towel to trap the steam. Close your eyes and remain in this position for 10-15 minutes, letting the steam penetrate your skin. Afterwards, immediately rinse your face with cool water to tighten the pores.

The American diet though ever present on our televisions and throughout the fast food jungle is just plain unhealthy and just about the worst possible diet on earth. Compared to other countries where diet is limited by resources or just driven by local farms and fisheries we Americans long ago succumbed to the dairy farms and chicken factories for our mainstay diet. We can have it all and more whenever we desire.  This very unhealthy reality is in need of a major rethinking. Scientist have long thought the Mediterranean diet holds the best balance of nutrients and proteins for long life and youthful sustenance. So what does it mean for you?

Essential Fatty Acids
As the name suggests these are essential for the body. Also known as “Omega” oils 3, 6, and 9, they help moisturize the skin from within, as well as feed the heart and blood for optimal circulatory performance. Good sources of Omega oils include:

• Oily Fish
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Walnuts
• Olive Oil
• Leafy Green Vegetables
• Hemp Seeds

Antioxidants
These help protect your skin from premature aging, by wiping away free radicals that accelerate the degradation of cells all over the body. Good sources of antioxidants include:

• Grapes
• Avocados
• Parsley
• Oranges
• Carrots
• Blueberries

Nature’s Organic Cleansers
Clean your body for clear complexion and youthful energy. Good herbs to start with include:

• Milk Thistle – Take a dose before drinking alcohol to support your liver
• Red Beets – Flush the kidneys and enrich the blood
• Nettle – Helps support and cleanse the urinary tract
• Psyllium Husks – Support healthy bowel function and absorb toxins

Take note of what’s missing; beef and dairy products. While a lean steak once a month or a piece of cheese now and then wont be the end of you, the more you can minimize these heavy fat laden proteins in your diet the better off you will be.

See our Nutritious Recipes for more information

We all need to pamper our skin regularly to maintain a fresh and clean glow, but choosing the best products to put on your skin is only part of the solution. To truly look good and feel great you need to be taking good care of your body as well as your skin.

It is certainly nothing new, but a varied and balanced diet will do more than anything else to stay looking and feeling young. Choose fresh organic produce to make up for and correct shortages of key vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Combined with key supplements for vitality and energy you will have glowing skin and feel as young and beautiful as ever.

Top Tips for Glowing Skin

Go Natural with Organics
The ingredients in the products you put on your skin are as important as the ingredients in the food you eat.

Manage Your Stress Levels
Too much stress on a regular basis will starve the skin and leave it looking dull and wrinkled.

Moderate your drinking
Excessive amounts of alcohol lead to dilation of the capillaries and a permanent red flush on the face.

Drink Plenty of Water
Six to eight glasses of water per day is a good target. This helps you to hydrate from within and eliminate the toxins that cause a dull complexion.

Moisturize Regularly
Use Organic mixtures to nurture your skin and bring out the natural glow that only comes from well nourished pores.