The good folks at Casa de Karma have featured some more of my articles in their Spring Into Wellbeing collection.
I talk about how to improve your skin from the inside and share some DIY skin care recipes, include masks and scrubs.

Here’s a sneak preview

5 Tips To Get Healthy Skin From The Inside Out

We all want that clear, dewy complexion that some seem to be bestowed with; the glow that seems to radiant from within. Luckily, beautiful skin is obtainable for us all, here are 5 tips to get great skin from the inside out…

1. Hydrate

The top layer of your skin is about 80% water and if you’re not drinking enough fluids, this can be quickly reflected in the health of your skin. Sweating is one of our bodies natural detoxification systems, and we need to be properly hydrated for this to work properly. Find water a tad boring? Try freezing some berries, herbs or lemon wedges in ice cube trays and adding to your water for a bit of pizzazz. Alternatively, make your own flavoured water by steeping some fruit slices and herbs in water overnight.

Try these delicious naturally flavoured water combos:

• Mint, cucumber and lime
• Raspberry and mint
• Lemon and blueberries
• Blackberry and sage…

Read the rest here: http://casadekarma.com.au/heathy-skin-from-the-inside-out/

5 Naturopath-Approved DIY Skin Care Recipes

http://casadekarma.com.au/5-diy-skin-care-recipes/

Suitable for all skin types and perfect if your skin is itchy or inflamed.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of dried oats, ground
• 2 teaspoons of water, witch hazel, or chamomile tea

Method

1. Grind oats (if not already ground) and mix with desired liquid until a paste forms.
2. Apply to the face in gentle circular motions, avoiding the eyes. (For the rest of the body, make a larger quantity and apply in the same manner.)
3. Rinse off with warm water.

Read the rest here: http://casadekarma.com.au/5-diy-skin-care-recipes/

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