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keeps skin smooth and strong.” Likewise, the love
hormone, oxytocin, which we release when we are with
family, friends and beloved pets, also curbs the cortisol
cycle. As simple as it sounds, a life rich in laughter and
love is naturally good for your skin.
Glow and go gently
When we run (particularly on hard surfaces) it is not
only our joints that feel the impact – our faces, too,
experience a lot of impact-induced movement, with
the skin around our cheeks and jawline in particular,
being subjected to significant ‘bounce’ (much like our
breasts without a good sports bra), which, over time,
can cause the elastin in the lower face to weaken.
If you love nothing more than to run, by all means do, of
course, but if you’re keen to move in a more holistic way, you
may want to choose a low intensity activity instead. Yoga,
pilates and swimming are wonderful suppleness-supporting
choices, with yoga also having been studied with regards
skin health: specifically inversions (such as shoulder or head
stands) being shown to boost circulation and promote more
youthful, supple and radiant skin in the process.
Look to the East
In both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda
age is viewed rather differently. In Ayurveda one is said to be
in the prime of life until around 70 and in TCM, a woman’s
golden age is during menopause – when she comes into the
wholeness of her self and can embrace life to the absolute full
because she is no longer defined by her reproductive system
(from menstruation and pregnancy, through to child-bearing
and breastfeeding). Likewise, in the East, beauty is celebrated
all the more as you age; the wisdom behind the eyes, the
laughter lines of a life heartily enjoyed.
Beauty rituals, too, are more focused on relaxation and
enjoyment (a quick swipe over the face with a value cleansing
wipe won’t cut it). Taking the time to care for ourselves is
important. From salubrious baths with nourishing oils to
massage treatments and holistic facials, self-care rituals such as
these feed up the soul, and enhance our inner/outer glow, too.
Less is more beautiful
Our skin is incredible – a flourishing microbiome of good
bacteria, acids and enzymes live upon the skin we are in.
Holistic beauty protocols seek never to interfere with the
skin’s natural balance, they support, bolster and strengthen,
instead. Try paring your beauty routine back to a nourishing
balm or cream cleanser, a hydrating and brightening serum
and a replenishing face oil. Brilliant natural brands I trust
include Josh Rosebrook, de Mamiel, MV Skincare, Lani Hair,
Ra Oils, Balance Me and Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Pro-ageing natural skincare for radiant skin
Neal’s Yard Remedies launched their Age Well Revolution
earlier this year to wide acclaim and their new adverts
feature women between the ages of 45 and 80. The
supporting Frankincense Intense range (certified organic)
looks to strengthen ageing skin, while imparting glow,
firmness and tone, and costs from £55 for the Eye Cream.
nealsyardremedies.com
MV Organic Skincare Gentle Cream Cleanser, £39. With
a camellia oil base, this nourishing oil-infused cleanser
is wonderful for drier and delicate skins and deliciously
aromatherapeutic too. cultbeauty.co.uk
Twelve Beauty Hyaluroil Lip Treatment, £28. This allnatural
unctuous oil restores bio-lipidic balance to skin with
encapsulated hyaluronic acid and leaves lips supple, glossy
and healthy. twelvebeauty.com
Balance Me Vitamin C Repair Serum, £32. A wonderful
combination of naturally brightening stabilised vitamin C and
deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid, which has been receiving
rave reviews since its launch, last month. balanceme.co.uk
By Sarah London Organic Facial Oil, £32. Purest certified
organic oils of argan, pumpkin seed, apricot and sweet
almond make this essential organic facial oil ideal for sensitive
skins, and can be used day and night in lieu of face cream.
bysarahlondon.com
Three holistic beauty books
Skin Delicious Recipes & the Ultimate Wellbeing Plan for
Radiant Skin in 6 Weeks, by Liz Earle, £25. A vocal supporter
of ageing naturally and well, Liz’s wonderful book (one of
over 30 she’s written...) features holistic wellbeing advice,
nourishing recipes and skincare tips aplenty, garnered from
her decades of experience.
Perfect Skin, Unlocking the Secrets by Alexandra Soveral,
£12.99. If we forgive the word ‘perfect’ in the title, the
premise of Soveral’s book is a wholly holistic and natural
approach to supporting the skin to age as well as it can. With
massage, nutrition, wellbeing and skincare
protocols throughout, it comes
from the wise, wondrous hands
of one of the world’s
best holistic facialists.
Whole Beauty by
Shiva Rose, £21.99.
From the American
founder of Shiva
Rose beauty, comes
an all-natural
celebration of
beauty, with an
esoteric twist (sage
smoke energy
clearing) and a
plethora of makeit-yourself
beauty
recipes for hair,
body, skin and bath.
Eminé Rushton is Wellbeing Director-at-Large at
Psychologies magazine, and co-founder of the conscious
living blog, The Balance Plan, balanceplan.co.uk
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