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Total body detox - a few spots available!
04/04/12 14:52
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
There are still a few spots available at both clinics for my Total Body Detox Spring Program! Register by Friday, April 6th 2012. Call the practice location that best suits you.
The program offers a total body, 360 degree detox that is safe, effective, and supported. Each patient receives a personalized detox protocol as well as a diet program incorporating liver detoxification support. On top of that, each week we provide an educational session on a different aspect of detox!
This is a great opportunity to jump-start your journey to better health or re-motivate you in keeping your health goals for 2012! It’s also a fun program to do with your friends and family!
Detoxification can be part of an overall treatment plan to help you:
Package includes:
1. 3 naturopathic visits
2. 5 group sessions (Tuesdays
Package price:
Register by Friday, April 6th 2012, space is limited. Call the clinic location that best suits you:
Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health
73 Warren Road, Suite 102
Phone: 416-792-4400
Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
2010 Queen St. East, 2nd floor
Phone: 416-690-6168
There are still a few spots available at both clinics for my Total Body Detox Spring Program! Register by Friday, April 6th 2012. Call the practice location that best suits you.
The program offers a total body, 360 degree detox that is safe, effective, and supported. Each patient receives a personalized detox protocol as well as a diet program incorporating liver detoxification support. On top of that, each week we provide an educational session on a different aspect of detox!
This is a great opportunity to jump-start your journey to better health or re-motivate you in keeping your health goals for 2012! It’s also a fun program to do with your friends and family!
Detoxification can be part of an overall treatment plan to help you:
- Lose weight
- Improve energy and vitality
- Reduce and prevent seasonal allergies
- Address digestive issues
- Ease hormonal symptoms
- Heal skin issues
- Ease pain and inflammation
Package includes:
1. 3 naturopathic visits
2. 5 group sessions (Tuesdays
- Weekly focus on a different aspect of detox, including digestion, liver and kidney detox, skin health, lymphatic system, exercise, and stress management
- Group sessions Tuesdays 7 to 8pm, April 17 through May 15 held at Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health
- Group sessions Thursdays 7 to 8pm, April 19 through May 17 held at Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
- Hypoallergenic protein source plus nutrients to support liver detoxification
- Biotherapeutic drainage remedies chosen specifically to address your health concerns and detox needs
Package price:
- $430 for new patients, $360 for existing patients (savings of 20% off regular price!)
Register by Friday, April 6th 2012, space is limited. Call the clinic location that best suits you:
Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health
73 Warren Road, Suite 102
Phone: 416-792-4400
Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
2010 Queen St. East, 2nd floor
Phone: 416-690-6168
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Total body detox spring program 2012
07/03/12 09:35
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
Spring is fast approaching and many people benefit from a cleanse or detox to shake off the winter sluggishness and get well for the warmer weather! With this in mind, I am organizing a spring detox program at both my practice locations!
Symptoms that may indicate the need for detoxification:
Detoxification can be part of an overall treatment plan to help you:
The program is designed to offer a total body, 360 degree detox that is safe, effective, and supported through both individual visits and group sessions. Each patient will receive a personalized detox protocol as well as a diet program incorporating liver detoxification support.
This is a great opportunity to jump-start your journey to better health or re-motivate you in keeping your health goals for 2012! It’s also a fun program to do with your friends and family!
Package includes:
1. 3 individual naturopathic visits
Package price:
Register by Friday, April 6th 2012, space is limited
Call the clinic location that best suits you:
Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health
73 Warren Road, Suite 102
Phone: 416-792-4400
Package details:
3 individual naturopathic visits by appointment:
Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
2010 Queen St. East, 2nd floor
Phone: 416-690-6168
Package details:
3 individual naturopathic visits by appointment
Group sessions Thursdays 7 to 8pm, April 19 through May 17 held at Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
Spring is fast approaching and many people benefit from a cleanse or detox to shake off the winter sluggishness and get well for the warmer weather! With this in mind, I am organizing a spring detox program at both my practice locations!
Symptoms that may indicate the need for detoxification:
- Excessively dry or oily skin, or skin itching
- Allergic reactions
- Chronic digestive issues, such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, IBS, bloating, and gas
- Chronic fatigue (despite sufficient sleep)
- Chronic pain (not due to injury or overuse)
- Frequent infections
Detoxification can be part of an overall treatment plan to help you:
- Lose weight
- Improve overall energy and vitality
- Reduce and prevent seasonal allergies
- Address digestive issues
- Ease hormonal symptoms
- Heal skin issues
- Ease pain and inflammation
The program is designed to offer a total body, 360 degree detox that is safe, effective, and supported through both individual visits and group sessions. Each patient will receive a personalized detox protocol as well as a diet program incorporating liver detoxification support.
This is a great opportunity to jump-start your journey to better health or re-motivate you in keeping your health goals for 2012! It’s also a fun program to do with your friends and family!
Package includes:
1. 3 individual naturopathic visits
- See below for specifics for each practice location
- Weekly focus on a different aspect of detox, including digestion, liver and kidney detox, skin health, lymphatic system, exercise, and stress management (mental/emotional detox)
- Coaching, support, and discussion for entire program duration
- Hypoallergenic protein source plus nutrients to support liver detoxification
- Biotherapeutic drainage remedies chosen specifically to address your health concerns and detox needs
Package price:
- $430 for new patients, $360 for existing patients (savings of 20% off regular price!)
- This is an amazing price for a complete, personalized, supported, and supervised detox program!
Register by Friday, April 6th 2012, space is limited
Call the clinic location that best suits you:
Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health
73 Warren Road, Suite 102
Phone: 416-792-4400
Package details:
3 individual naturopathic visits by appointment:
- New patients: initial visit (90 minutes) and two follow-up visits (45 and 30 minutes)
- Existing patients: three follow-up visits (two 45 and one 30 minutes)
Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
2010 Queen St. East, 2nd floor
Phone: 416-690-6168
Package details:
3 individual naturopathic visits by appointment
- New patients: initial visit (90 minutes) and two follow-up visits (30 minutes)
- Existing patients: three follow-up visits (one 45 and two 30 minutes)
Group sessions Thursdays 7 to 8pm, April 19 through May 17 held at Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic
Kate's favourite things 2012: Personal care
02/02/12 16:18
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
For several years I’ve considered writing a “favourite things” blog (a la Oprah’s favourite things). These are all things I use myself (as evidenced by the photos of this stuff in my house!) and LOVE (not just like). This is NOT an endorsement or advertisement and I’m not getting paid by anyone to put a product in this blog.
Dr. Hauschka lip care stick
This is the “favourite thing” that inspired this whole blog! Dr. Hauschka’s Lip Care Stick is by far the most expensive lip balm I’ve ever bought but it is well worth it! From the first time a co-worker at Peaches and Green recommended it, I have not looked back. It is so superior to every other lip balm I’ve tried that I have (at time of writing) 6 tubes of it in my home. These tubes are in various stages of use, from brand new to “digging out the last little bit” stage:
Meditation as Medicine book
Meditation as Medicine by Dharma Singh Khalsa is a book I recommend to anyone interested in starting a meditation practice as well as anyone who wants to learn more about specific meditations for different healthy concerns. The author is an anesthesiologist who shares many different meditations for beginners and lists meditation treatments for a lot of medical concerns complete with diagrams and great step-by-step instruction.
David’s Tea
Last fall I did a brief stint working part-time at David’s Tea and while I am too busy to continue there, I do LOVE their products! Tea can be so fun and healthy, so why not enjoy this treat rather than high-calorie coffee drinks or junk food? My top 3 favourite teas are Vanilla Oolong, Secret Weapon (a white tea), and Jessie’s Tea (caffeine-free rooibos tea). I also highly recommend the perfect mug (I have a glass one at work and a ceramic one at home) - it truly is perfect for making a wonderful cup of tea!
Urban Spa silk eye pillow
I like to sleep in complete darkness, and by complete I mean no light through the window or from electronics (which is why my phone is in another room and I cover my clock). To help achieve this total darkness, I NEED my Urban Spa Silk Eye Pillow! I have tried many eye masks over the years, but I always come back to this one because it is so wonderful. It blocks light really well, it is soft on my face, it is adjustable (which is important as the elastic stretches out over time), and it smells of soothing lavender!
Derma E microdermabrasion scrub
I have very fair, delicate skin and I find that any breakout leaves pigment and too much sun exposure leaves sun spots. One of the products I find really helpful is Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub. This scrub is fine and gentle and I find it helps get rid of rough skin and dark spots. I use it about once per week followed by either my Green tea face mask or Egg yolk face mask.
Pure and Natural shampoo and conditioner
We used to carry some Pure and Natural products at Peaches and Green and when I started using the Daily Moisturizing Shampoo and Daily Light Conditioner, I got several comments (sometimes for complete strangers, such as in the gym!) that my hair was looking really shiny and healthy! I really love these two products and now order them from Carina Organics in the large bottles!
For several years I’ve considered writing a “favourite things” blog (a la Oprah’s favourite things). These are all things I use myself (as evidenced by the photos of this stuff in my house!) and LOVE (not just like). This is NOT an endorsement or advertisement and I’m not getting paid by anyone to put a product in this blog.
Dr. Hauschka lip care stick
This is the “favourite thing” that inspired this whole blog! Dr. Hauschka’s Lip Care Stick is by far the most expensive lip balm I’ve ever bought but it is well worth it! From the first time a co-worker at Peaches and Green recommended it, I have not looked back. It is so superior to every other lip balm I’ve tried that I have (at time of writing) 6 tubes of it in my home. These tubes are in various stages of use, from brand new to “digging out the last little bit” stage:
Meditation as Medicine book
Meditation as Medicine by Dharma Singh Khalsa is a book I recommend to anyone interested in starting a meditation practice as well as anyone who wants to learn more about specific meditations for different healthy concerns. The author is an anesthesiologist who shares many different meditations for beginners and lists meditation treatments for a lot of medical concerns complete with diagrams and great step-by-step instruction.
David’s Tea
Last fall I did a brief stint working part-time at David’s Tea and while I am too busy to continue there, I do LOVE their products! Tea can be so fun and healthy, so why not enjoy this treat rather than high-calorie coffee drinks or junk food? My top 3 favourite teas are Vanilla Oolong, Secret Weapon (a white tea), and Jessie’s Tea (caffeine-free rooibos tea). I also highly recommend the perfect mug (I have a glass one at work and a ceramic one at home) - it truly is perfect for making a wonderful cup of tea!
Urban Spa silk eye pillow
I like to sleep in complete darkness, and by complete I mean no light through the window or from electronics (which is why my phone is in another room and I cover my clock). To help achieve this total darkness, I NEED my Urban Spa Silk Eye Pillow! I have tried many eye masks over the years, but I always come back to this one because it is so wonderful. It blocks light really well, it is soft on my face, it is adjustable (which is important as the elastic stretches out over time), and it smells of soothing lavender!
Derma E microdermabrasion scrub
I have very fair, delicate skin and I find that any breakout leaves pigment and too much sun exposure leaves sun spots. One of the products I find really helpful is Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub. This scrub is fine and gentle and I find it helps get rid of rough skin and dark spots. I use it about once per week followed by either my Green tea face mask or Egg yolk face mask.
Pure and Natural shampoo and conditioner
We used to carry some Pure and Natural products at Peaches and Green and when I started using the Daily Moisturizing Shampoo and Daily Light Conditioner, I got several comments (sometimes for complete strangers, such as in the gym!) that my hair was looking really shiny and healthy! I really love these two products and now order them from Carina Organics in the large bottles!
Body brushing
17/10/11 10:37
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
Body brushing is the practice of using a natural bristle brush (available at your local health food store) to brush the skin all over the body before bathing.
First, a few cautions. Do not brush over irritated or broken skin. Brush lightly, do not use too much pressure and be extra gentle over sensitive areas, such as the face. You may choose to use a smaller, softer brush for the face. Finally, always brush toward the trunk (more specifically the chest and heart).
Benefits:
How to:
Body brushing is the practice of using a natural bristle brush (available at your local health food store) to brush the skin all over the body before bathing.
First, a few cautions. Do not brush over irritated or broken skin. Brush lightly, do not use too much pressure and be extra gentle over sensitive areas, such as the face. You may choose to use a smaller, softer brush for the face. Finally, always brush toward the trunk (more specifically the chest and heart).
Benefits:
- Energizing at the start of the day
- Slough off dead skin cells, increasing rate of skin turnover
- Stimulate superficial lymphatic flow
- Increase circulation to the skin, speeding healing and regeneration
- Takes only 5-10 minutes per day
- Low cost
How to:
- Hands: Starting with your palm, do 3-4 strokes from fingertips towards the wrist. Turn the hand over and do the same to the back of the hand.
- Arm: Using quick strokes, work your way from wrist to shoulder. Brush extra circles on the elbows and backs of the arms (where skin tends to sag). Wherever you do circles, finish with 4 straight strokes towards the trunk.
- Torso: Raise your arms and do 4 strokes down through the armpits and then 4 strokes across the armpits towards the chest. This helps to clear lymph nodes in the underarms.
- Repeat steps 1-3 beginning with the opposite hand.
- Foot: Starting with one foot, brush the bottom of the toes and foot towards the back of the heel and start up the leg. Brush the top of the foot towards the leg.
- Leg: Brush up the leg and over through the knee. Brush extra circles on the knees (where many people have dry skin) and thighs (where cellulite tends to appear). Wherever you do circles, finish with 4 straight strokes towards the trunk. Brush the thighs, front and back, up toward the trunk. Brush the buttocks upwards towards the torso.
- Repeat steps 5 and 6 beginning with the opposite foot.
- Torso: Finally brush the torso upwards and towards the middle both front and back. Go around the breasts and over them towards the neck.
- Face: Brush lightly over the face in small circles, finishing with longer strokes across the forhead, upwards over the cheekbones, and across the chin.
- Neck: Brush down the neck towards the torso front and back.
- Brush down the neck towards the torso.
- Hair: Finish by brushing hair with a hairbrush, using the bristles on the brush to give your scalp a gentle massage.
Essential oil anti-aging treatment
01/08/11 17:50
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
I’ve been working with essential oils since I was in high school and I enjoy making my own formulas that have evolved over the years. This mixture is designed to reduce and prevent fine lines on the face.
Anti-aging treatment
Caution:
Avoid applying this mixture very close to your eyes, to avoid irritation.
Directions:
Combine the following ingredients in a 10mL roller bottle:
40 drops carrot seed essential oil
20 drops sandalwood essential oil
10 drops vitamin A oil (the only one I know of is Genestra Vitamin A Liquid)
1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
Then, fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil, either rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, or vitamin E oil.
Apply mixture to fines lines nightly. Use roller bottle to massage into forehead, under eyes, and to any other areas.
I’ve been working with essential oils since I was in high school and I enjoy making my own formulas that have evolved over the years. This mixture is designed to reduce and prevent fine lines on the face.
Anti-aging treatment
Caution:
Avoid applying this mixture very close to your eyes, to avoid irritation.
Directions:
Combine the following ingredients in a 10mL roller bottle:
40 drops carrot seed essential oil
20 drops sandalwood essential oil
10 drops vitamin A oil (the only one I know of is Genestra Vitamin A Liquid)
1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
Then, fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil, either rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, or vitamin E oil.
Apply mixture to fines lines nightly. Use roller bottle to massage into forehead, under eyes, and to any other areas.
Egg yolk face mask
18/05/11 11:00
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
This is one of the home remedies I discussed during my appearance on Wylde on Health June 17, 2011. Video is up online here (look for June 17th, segment 2).
This is a simple, effective home remedy for acne. I first heard about this mask from a friend when I was a teenager with acne. I tried it then and found it worked really well! Egg yolks contain vitamins A and E, which are key nutrients for treating acne and scarring. Egg yolks also contain a variety of other vitamins and nutrients; most of the nutrients in an egg are found in the yolk! Egg yolks are also emollient, meaning that they help soften and moisturize skin.
I recommend that patients do the mask every night for about a month, and then once per week for maintenance.
Egg yolk face mask
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
Directions:
Notes:
This is one of the home remedies I discussed during my appearance on Wylde on Health June 17, 2011. Video is up online here (look for June 17th, segment 2).
This is a simple, effective home remedy for acne. I first heard about this mask from a friend when I was a teenager with acne. I tried it then and found it worked really well! Egg yolks contain vitamins A and E, which are key nutrients for treating acne and scarring. Egg yolks also contain a variety of other vitamins and nutrients; most of the nutrients in an egg are found in the yolk! Egg yolks are also emollient, meaning that they help soften and moisturize skin.
I recommend that patients do the mask every night for about a month, and then once per week for maintenance.
Egg yolk face mask
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
Directions:
- Separate one egg and stir up the yolk in a small cup or mug.
- Wash face as usual and pat dry.
- Apply egg yolk all over face in a uniform layer.
- Once yolk has dried, rinse off with lukewarm water.
Notes:
- One egg yolk will usually last for 2-3 masks, so keep the extra yolk in the fridge for the next day.
- Don’t use warm/hot water to rinse off the yolk - you will cook it!
Essential oil acne treatment
10/04/11 09:14
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
I’ve been working with essential oils since I was in high school and I enjoy making my own formulas that have evolved over the years. This mixture is designed to gently combat and heal acne blemishes.
Acne spot treatment
Caution:
Bergamot essential oil can cause skin to become more sensitive to the sun (photosensitive). Avoid use before sun exposure.
Directions:
Combine the following ingredients in a 10mL roller bottle:
15 drops bergamot essential oil
15 drops geranium essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops tea tree essential oil
Then, fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil of your choice, such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond, or calendula.
Apply mixture to blemishes nightly as needed.
I’ve been working with essential oils since I was in high school and I enjoy making my own formulas that have evolved over the years. This mixture is designed to gently combat and heal acne blemishes.
Acne spot treatment
Caution:
Bergamot essential oil can cause skin to become more sensitive to the sun (photosensitive). Avoid use before sun exposure.
Directions:
Combine the following ingredients in a 10mL roller bottle:
15 drops bergamot essential oil
15 drops geranium essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops tea tree essential oil
Then, fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil of your choice, such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond, or calendula.
Apply mixture to blemishes nightly as needed.
Cassia hair treatment
17/02/11 13:37
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
You may be familiar with Henna, aka Lawsonia inermis, as a herbal hair colour which also coats your hair to make it thicker, shinier, and stronger. Cassia obovata is a (nearly) colourless version of the same thing, so it’s a great treatment for your hair if you don’t want to colour with henna. I do this treatment every 4-6 weeks to keep my hair healthy and strong, especially since I have fine hair that can break easily.
I order my Cassia from Henna Sooq. They have tons of awesome info on their site, like directions and instructional videos for mixing and applying! They will also give you free samples of all kinds of stuff to try.
Cassia hair treatment
Caution:
Cassia can alter the colour of white, grey, or blond hair because it does have a golden colour. Also, I think it is not advised to use Henna or Cassia on coloured hair as the part of the hair that is coloured my react differently from the uncoloured part (roots). Do some more searching if you want to know more about this.
Additional ingredients:
Add 3-5 drops of an essential oil of your choice to your mixture. This is for scent primarily, as I find the smell of the Cassia a little “grassy” but you can also use essential oils as skin/hair treatment. Some suggestions:
Directions:
The first time I did this treatment, I made a mess! But now I’ve got it down to a much more reasonable process...
1. Wash your hair and towel dry, then put on an old t-shirt and shorts or pants.
2. Make holes in a garbage bag for your head and arms and put the garbage bag on over your clothes.
3. Get into the tub and apply mixture to your hair in sections, starting at the nape of your neck. I twist my hair up in a clip on top of my head and take out section working from back to front.
4. I use my hands to coat the section of hair I’m working on, then I comb through with a wide-toothed comb, then I apply a bit more paste before moving on.
5. Once your whole head is covered, twist your hair on top of your head.
6. Once you’re done, you will inevitably have paste on your face, in your ears, and in the tub. Use an old washcloth to wipe the paste off your face, ears, and hands and also wash the paste off the tub as it can stain on white (although this comes out with cleaning, so no worries).
7. Remove the garbage bag from yourself and toss it in the garbage.
8. Unroll a long strip of plastic wrap and twist into a kind of “rope” then loop this around the nape of your neck and up over your ears to tie at your forehead so it is acting as a kind of barrier all around your hairline. Wrap more plastic wrap around your head on top of this to cover all your hair.
9. Now just chill out for a while until your treatment is done!
You may be familiar with Henna, aka Lawsonia inermis, as a herbal hair colour which also coats your hair to make it thicker, shinier, and stronger. Cassia obovata is a (nearly) colourless version of the same thing, so it’s a great treatment for your hair if you don’t want to colour with henna. I do this treatment every 4-6 weeks to keep my hair healthy and strong, especially since I have fine hair that can break easily.
I order my Cassia from Henna Sooq. They have tons of awesome info on their site, like directions and instructional videos for mixing and applying! They will also give you free samples of all kinds of stuff to try.
Cassia hair treatment
Caution:
Cassia can alter the colour of white, grey, or blond hair because it does have a golden colour. Also, I think it is not advised to use Henna or Cassia on coloured hair as the part of the hair that is coloured my react differently from the uncoloured part (roots). Do some more searching if you want to know more about this.
Additional ingredients:
Add 3-5 drops of an essential oil of your choice to your mixture. This is for scent primarily, as I find the smell of the Cassia a little “grassy” but you can also use essential oils as skin/hair treatment. Some suggestions:
- Rosemary as a scalp treatment for dandruff and to increase circulation
- Lavender as an overall skin healing oil (for dermatitis, itching, oily skin, and nearly any other skin issues)
- Ylang ylang because it smells great (and is apparently an aphrodisiac!)
Directions:
The first time I did this treatment, I made a mess! But now I’ve got it down to a much more reasonable process...
1. Wash your hair and towel dry, then put on an old t-shirt and shorts or pants.
2. Make holes in a garbage bag for your head and arms and put the garbage bag on over your clothes.
3. Get into the tub and apply mixture to your hair in sections, starting at the nape of your neck. I twist my hair up in a clip on top of my head and take out section working from back to front.
4. I use my hands to coat the section of hair I’m working on, then I comb through with a wide-toothed comb, then I apply a bit more paste before moving on.
5. Once your whole head is covered, twist your hair on top of your head.
6. Once you’re done, you will inevitably have paste on your face, in your ears, and in the tub. Use an old washcloth to wipe the paste off your face, ears, and hands and also wash the paste off the tub as it can stain on white (although this comes out with cleaning, so no worries).
7. Remove the garbage bag from yourself and toss it in the garbage.
8. Unroll a long strip of plastic wrap and twist into a kind of “rope” then loop this around the nape of your neck and up over your ears to tie at your forehead so it is acting as a kind of barrier all around your hairline. Wrap more plastic wrap around your head on top of this to cover all your hair.
9. Now just chill out for a while until your treatment is done!
Green tea face mask
13/12/10 14:05
by Kate Whimster, BCom, MIFHI, ND
I make myself a very basic face mask using green tea powder because green tea is high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that when applied topically can be anti-inflammatory, protect against skin cancer, and reduce or prevent signs of aging. It is a great healing treatment for all kinds of skin types and issues.
Green tea face mask
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp green tea powder (I use Do Matcha because that’s the only one I’ve found so far, but you can use any kind)
Water or carrier oil
Directions:
1. Place green tea powder in very small bowl and mix to a paste with either water or oil.
2. Add essential oils if desired.
3. Apply to clean, dry skin after washing and exfoliating.
4. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then gently rinse off.
I make myself a very basic face mask using green tea powder because green tea is high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that when applied topically can be anti-inflammatory, protect against skin cancer, and reduce or prevent signs of aging. It is a great healing treatment for all kinds of skin types and issues.
Green tea face mask
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp green tea powder (I use Do Matcha because that’s the only one I’ve found so far, but you can use any kind)
Water or carrier oil
- For oiler skin, you can use water, in which case this mask dries on your face like a clay mask.
- For dryer skin, use a carrier oil of your choice. I personally really like rosehip oil as it is anti-inflammatory and known for anti-aging. The type of oil can be varied based on what you prefer - check out more info on different carrier oils here.
- You can choose oils that address specific skin issues - check out more info here.
Directions:
1. Place green tea powder in very small bowl and mix to a paste with either water or oil.
2. Add essential oils if desired.
3. Apply to clean, dry skin after washing and exfoliating.
4. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then gently rinse off.
