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Age spots – 4 simple solutions you can start right now!
‘Age spots’ are areas of pigmentation on the skin, also known as ‘liver spots’ – but in fact, neither term is entirely accurate.
These pockets of pigmentation are actually caused by sun exposure – so the term ‘sun spots’ is the most appropriate one. They are caused by damage to melanocytes; skin cells in the epidermis (the surface layer of the skin) that produce melanin. Anyone can develop sun spots, young or old.
… So, now that you can rest assured that the dark spots on your complexion aren’t just a sign that you’re ‘getting on’ – what can you do about them? Well, as always, prevention is better than cure; so let’s start with that!
1. Sun Protection
Whilst we do need around 10-15 minutes of sunlight every day to satisfy our Vitamin D requirement, it’s a good idea to try and keep your face out of the sun whenever possible, and of course, always wear a broad spectrum sunscreen.
Eve Organics stocks a range of 100% natural, skin-loving daily moisturisers that contain an SPF factor – such as our 100% Pure Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydration (SPF 20) and our 100% Pure Argan Oil Hydration Moisturiser (SPF 30). But what if I already have sun spots?, we hear you ask. Well, fortunately, the pigmentation can be treated. There are various ways to combat sun spots, and the first is by exfoliation.
2. Exfoliation
A wonderful product for brightening the skin, combatting pigmentation and balancing uneven skin tones is our Raw Gaia Raw Chocolate Face Pack. It contains the revolutionary Amla Fruit, also known as the Indian Gooseberry, which has incredible brightening effects. Simply apply this chocolate-y treat once a week and leave on for ten minutes. Another option is our 100% Pure Cherry Honey Facial Scrub, which contains skin-brightening berries including cherries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries. (Yum!).
Chocolate-y berry goodness for the skin!
3. Brightening skin care
It’s not just exfoliation that can help to brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation. We also stock an entire range of products designed specifically for this purpose – our 100% Pure Brightening range, which includes a cleanser, mask and night balm.
4. Targeted treatments
Remember: whatever you call them, sun spots are caused by sun damage. There are products available that have been specifically formulated for sun damaged skin, which help to reduce the signs of ageing and overexposure to the sun. One such product is our beautiful The Little Alchemist Ultra-C Radiance Serum, which contains calendula, vitamin A, seabuckthorn oil and a host of anti-aging ingredients. Apply this before bed every night, and watch your age spots diminish and your youthful radiance return! So there you have it! There are lots of things you can do to combat your age/sun spots and help to restore and brighten your complexion – all without using a single chemical or harmful ingredients.
And remember, age spots are caused by overexposure to the sun – so cover up and keep your skin protected; it’s yours for life!
… Until next time xx
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Homemade skin care recipes
Sometimes, half the fun of using natural skin care is in the juicing, mashing and mixing!
So, we thought we’d provide you with some of our favourite natural skin care recipes – homemade skin care for those lazy holiday afternoons!
Homemade skin care is as fresh as it gets, and using raw ingredients means maximum nutrients, for a glowing, revitalised complexion.
Since we’re coming into summer here in Australia, we thought we’d start with a delicious tropical scrub for the face and body = our mango miracle mask!
Homemade Mango Miracle Mask
Ingredients:
1 ripe, organic mango
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsbp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup raw sugar
Method:
Mash up the mango, then add the honey and olive oil and mix until blended. Stir in the sugar.
Application:
Just before hopping in the shower, massage the mixture into dry skin, on the face, neck and any body areas that need some pampering!
Allow the mixture to remain on the skin for several minutes to sink in. (You can wash your hair while waiting – that’s what we do!)
Rinse off, and enjoy your glowing new summer skin!
The Bottled Version = Try our Little Alchemist Lime & Papaya Exfoliating Polish. This zesty scrub contains papaya & green tea extracts, as well as tangerine and lime essential oils, and shea butter to moisturise. It’s the perfecting smoothing, softening tropical scrub!
Next up, here’s a recipe for at-home brightening, without the nasty chemicals! Did you know that most whitening & brightening products contain ‘hydroquinone’, thought to be carcinogenic (cancer-causing)?
Get rid of pigmentation and uneven skin tone the natural way using homemade skin care – with our Luscious Lemon Brightening Mask.
Homemade Luscious Lemon Brightening Mask
Ingredients:
2 tbsp honey
4 tsp lemon juice
3 tsp organic natural yoghurt
1 egg white
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the mixture thickens.
Application:
Apply to a clean, dry face and leave on for 10-12 minutes. Rinse clean. Use this mask twice a week and say hello to brighter, clearer skin! (You can refridgerate the mixture as long as you use each batch within 1 week of preparation.)
The Bottled Version = Try our gorgeous Little Alchemist Ultra-C Radiance Serum - this little beauty contains Vitamin A and rosehip oil to combat uneven pigmentation and age spots, as well as containing calendula and evening primrose oil to calm and balance. It’s heaven in a bottle!
So, now that we’ve got the masks & scrubs covered, what about a natural homemade cleanser? Well, that’s where our Oats So Smooth! cleansing paste comes in! This beautiful homemade skin care recipe is all you need for smooth, hydrated skin – and it’s so easy to make!
Homemade Oats So Smooth! Cleansing Paste
Ingredients:
1 tbsp natural organic yoghurt
1/4 cup oatmeal or cornmeal
Method:
Mix the ingredients to form a paste. Leave to sit for 1- minutes.
Application:
Smooth over the face, massaging into the skin as you rinse off. Then feel your baby soft skin!
The Bottled Version = try our Mokosh Face Cleansing Powder. Made with skin-loving ingredients like oatmeal, need powder, green clay and wheatgrass powder, it can be used as a daily cleanser and as a weekly mask – and it leaves the skin impossibly smooth!
And finally, a homemade skin care recipe for those tired or puffy peepers – our Creamy Cocoa Eye Concoction. This soothing cream is deeply hydrating and will smooth out fine lines, so you wake up with beautifully bright eyes!
Homemade Creamy Cocoa Eye Concoction
Ingredients:
1 tsp cocoa butter
1/2 tsp almond oil
1/2 tsp wheatgerm oil
pinch of finely chopped rosemary
Method:
Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Application:
Apply gently to the eye area using your ring finger (it applies the least pressure of all the fingers so is perfect for dabbing around the eye area.) Wake up to gorgeous, smoothed eyes!
The Bottled Version = Try our Healing Anthropology Rejuvenating Eye Repair. It works fast at combatting the three major eye issues – dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. That’s because it contains a host of effective natural ingredients – like licorice and white oak bark to calm inflammation, carrot root oil to brighten, and jojoba oil and shea butter to smooth and hydrate.
So there we go! We hope you enjoy our homemade skin care recipes – if you have any of your own to share, or have tried any of ours and want to share your experience, please leave a comment below – we’d love to hear from you!
In the meantime, why not peruse the rest of our gorgeous 100% natural skin care range.
Until next time.. xx
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