Wealden Times | WT179 | January 2017 | Health & Beauty supplement inside

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Jump into January
Wealden Times talks to artist and creative mentor Baljit Venning...
Do you have a beauty
regime? I have inherited
the respect for a good
moisturizing routine using
natural products wherever
possible, in the hope that
I will look as good as my
mum, however, none of
this works without a solid
sleep. A Yogi ‘Bedtime’ tea
can always help with that.
In the morning I cleanse
and then hydrate with
Aveda Intensive Hydrating
Mask, then I use Ultrasun
spf 20 to protect my skin.
If required, I’ll pat my face
with a little almond oil or
even mild Clarins hand
cream at some point during
the day to keep it protected.
For my body, I love
Weleda shower products
and I keep a vat of almond
oil as a post shower
moisturizer. My children
get smothered in this too!
Do you have a particular
product you couldn’t live
without? I love Eve Lom
cleanser. This little pot of natural
grease accepts all apologies from
make-up or environmental
bad behaviour, leaving my
skin feeling angelically clean
for a good night’s sleep. No
matter how late a night, I
will always reach for this
pot before I go to bed.
What’s your ultimate
pampering treat? I love
visiting the Tor Spa in
Ickham, Canterbury. It’s truly
a meditative experience. My
perfect spa package would be a
salt brush exfoliation, followed
by a four handed massage and
then a deep meditative sleep,
bliss! This would be followed
by an amazing vegetarian
lunch. I meet my sister
there at least twice a year.
Who’s your style icon? I
admire people who express
themselves through their look
and I love Nina Simone. She
wore clothes that were bold
and fearless like her music.
My wardrobe is a mix of
very bright things and shades
of grey to quieten them down.
I am rarely without a colour
somewhere on me. If it’s not
visible on my clothes, I will most
definitely have bright laces on,
or be wearing my yellow watch.
To find out more about the
creative workshops offered by
Baljit, visit baljitbalrow.co.uk
or phone 01580 291566.
Sweet aroma...
The culinary and medicinal
use of cumin dates back
over 5000 years. The ancient
Egyptians used it in the
mummification process, and
it had its own dinner table
pot, alongside pepper, in
ancient Greece. Cumin is
a tiny seed from the cumin
cyminum herb, which is
a member of the parsley
family. It’s a common spice
used in dishes all across
the world, but it also has a
number of medicinal uses.
The main component of
its essential oil activates the
salivary glands in the mouth,
facilitating primary digestion
of food. It can relieve gas and
stomachache and due to its
disinfectant qualities, can help
fight viral infections, reducing
symptoms of the common
cold. It’s packed with iron,
aiding those who suffer
with anaemia, and contains
vitamin C, which is essential
for a well-functioning
immune system. Lightly toast
some seeds, until they become
fragrant, and add them to a
salad, or add a small amount
to your morning smoothie.
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Skin saviour...
The Green Balm from Magic
Organic Apothecary really is an
all round wonder product. The
cold and windy weather, and
blasts of central heating play
absolute havoc with our skin,
leaving it feeling dry and sore.
This little green pot of magic
is filled with organic English
yarrow, a herb used for
centuries to heal and repair.
WT’s Editor Lucy has been
using it on her dry hands,
and Helen’s face is now
feeling soft and fresh. Have
it on hand for bites, stings
or minor burns. It’s perfect
as an after-shave soother,
and works wonders on little
red noses. It can help reduce
scarring and stretchmarks,
and is the perfect size to pop
in the suitcase on a family
holiday. Seemingly, there
isn’t much this delightful
pot of magic can’t do! If you
don’t believe us, then find
yours for £12.50 for 50ml at
moa.london and try it out.
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