Friday 21 February 2014

Why use a separate eye cream?

This is something I never bothered with whilst I was younger however as I’m getting older and noticing the dark circles, sagging and lines; using an eye cream is something I've started doing.  Whilst prevention would have been better, at least it’s something I’m working on now.

From an anatomy point of view, the skin around the eye is much thinner than on the rest of your face.  It is also more delicate and sensitive.  Using a heavier, standard face cream is more likely to result in puffy eyes (exactly the look I’m hoping to avoid).  One of the many benefits of using eye creams is that they’re specially formulated for this thinner, more sensitive area around your eyes.  Another benefit with eye creams is they often include ingredients which help prevent issues such as dark circles, sagging and lines.

I apply a tiny drop (grain of rice size) to my ring finger and very gently dab around the eye area (without actually putting any in my eye).  Be careful not to drag or pull the skin which may result in more sagging. 



My current favourite eye cream is the Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic White Tea Toning Eye Gel.  It’s cooling and refreshing and contains white tea, with its powerful anti-oxidant properties.  For more information see https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/HeatherWinterton/product/0535/white-tea-toning-eye-gel-10ml/

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Saturday 8 February 2014

I'm late ....

Firstly, may I apologise this blog post is a day late. I've been very busy at work and along with a bug, I've struggled to complete all my tasks. So rather than write the blog post I had planned here's another example of using all my holistic tools to speed recovery.

  • ·         I've put myself first. I find this awkward to achieve, I like to serve and help others but I've come to realise I can't do this if I'm suffering from burnout. For me this has meant cutting down the physical exercise, taking time off work and going to bed ridiculously early for several consecutive nights.
  • ·         massage. I know I'm struggling with a back issue that isn't going away with my usual Range of Motion exercises. I can't wait for my massage on Tuesday.
  • ·         plenty of meditation
  • ·         oodles of self Reiki
  • ·         Prioritising my To Do list. Some items have been carried forward for days now but they're not essential. Some have been delegated and some simply deleted.
  • ·         Crystals - I've been sleeping with them, carrying them round with me. Next up, a crystal bath pamper session.   Drinking crystal essences
  • ·         nourishing foods. I'm normally quite a healthy eater but I'm craving carbs. So I've been listening to my body and tried to make healthy carb choices. (Although I'm not sure home-made apple cake is that healthy!!).
  • ·         hugs. Snuggles on sofas with my boys are top medicine.
  • ·         I'm sure I've got a mild version of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I miss the sun.  I use my lamp every morning but yesterday I stood outside in the back garden leisurely sipping my Earl Grey tea in the afternoon sun.
So what other tips could you offer?

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