Autumn is upon us, and while everyone’s diving into cozy sweaters.
Let’s talk about something as refreshing as that crisp autumn air – Chemical Peel season!
As the sun bids farewell, it’s prime time for a rejuvenating at home chemical peel.
Imagine it as a fall reset for your skin, shedding the summer layers like leaves off trees.
Say goodbye to summer sun impacts and hello to a radiant autumn glow.
A chemical peel is your secret weapon – lifting away impurities, smoothing fine lines, and unveiling fresh, plump skin.
Perfect timing, right after summer’s mischief and just before winter’s chill sets in.
Now, picture yourself at those upcoming holiday parties and festivities. A chemical peel isn’t just skincare; it’s your preparation for the season of celebrations.
Look your best, feel your best – it’s the ultimate confidence boost.
But what is it?
It is a solution use to remove the outer layer of your skin. It is a controlled disruption to the area to remove the layer revealing newer, fresher skin. It was a salon treatment, and you normally needed a bit of down time for your skin to recover but not you can do it at home with no down time.
It can reduce or improve fine lines, wrinkles. acne. scars. Uneven skin among others
And for my fellow skincare enthusiasts, here’s a game-changer: My favourite Peel. It’s not just a product; it’s a beauty ritual. Utilizing 10 percent lactic acid solution. Scientifically proven formula sweeps away the appearance of ageing and damage.
Use it three times a week, let it work its magic for at least 10 minutes, and witness the transformation. A mild tingling sensation?
Consider it a friendly reminder that your skin is getting the VIP treatment it deserves.
Now, let’s tie it all together with a bow – holiday markets, festive gatherings, and you, embracing the season with glowing, refreshed skin. ‘Tis the season to sparkle, and your skin should be no exception!
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Especially at night can be a nightmare to deal with, causing havoc with us both mentally and physically.
Doctors believe that hot flushes happen because of the body’s thermostat, the hypothalamus is a small but important area in the centre of the brain.
Playing an important role in hormone production, it helps to stimulate important processes in the body, it is situated between the pituitary gland and thalamus. which controls our temperature, and it narrows with age.
When our oestrogen levels drop, the body’s thermostat becomes more sensitive to changes in body temperature causing a reaction known as a hot flush. its purpose is to help cool you down.
It can really disturb our normal sleeping pattern which can affect our mood and concentration, leaving us feeling drained and lack lustre. For a lot of women, it is a mix of things like a sudden warmth that is intense around the head and chest, reddening of the skin, sweating, rapid heartbeat and feeling anxiety.
Try to find out your triggers, common ones are caffeine, alcohol and processed foods.
Keep a journal of what you are eating, how you are feeling.
Are you stressed?
Why are you stressed?
Once you know your triggers, you will be more equipped to deal with your symptoms.
Tips that might helpYou.
Keep a glass of water by your bed, as it will cool you down and keep you hydrated.
Having your favourite toner next to your bed and either pat or spritz it on to your face to cool and refresh your skin, I always have mine on hand. Keeping your skincare products in the fridge so when you apply them it calms and soothes the skin. Make sure your moisturiser contains good antioxidants and some soothing ingredients, be gentle with your skin, don’t over exfoliate or use harsh cleansers and use an effective serum to repair, correct and re energise your skin.
Glow tip
Keep your pillow glow sleeping mask in the fridge, apply your mask and work upwards, it feels amazing, and your skin will look and feel wonderful.
Apply a microfibre cloth with cool water to your neck.
Have handheld fan.
Use a silk pillowcase/bedding, silk sheets are temperature regulated, which makes them a must for woman fighting the good fight of night sweats and hot flushes.
Wearing natural fibre pyjamas to manage body’s fluctuations in temperature.
Increasing your protein intake is important, it is a micronutrient, that is found in every cell in your body.
It repairs tissue and makes hormones and enzymes that your body needs. I have boost mine with a protein shake, I used to think shakes were only for body builders.
Increase your intake of phytoestrogens; they are known as dietary oestrogen’s which occur naturally in plants compounds that can act in a similar effect to how we produce it.
Basically, it is mimicking the hormones action. There have been many studies showings that increased intake in phytoestrogens improve menopausal symptoms and lower the risk of osteoporosis and certain types of cancers.
Good sources of Phytoestrogens are-
Flax seed
Soya beans and Edamame
Dried Prunes, Dates, Apricots
Sesame seeds
Garlic
Peaches
Berries
Tofu
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts and Cabbage
Good sources of proteins are-
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
Protein
Spirulina
Soya milk
Oats and oatmeal
Chia seeds
Nuts
Spinach ,broccoli, sweet potatoes and asparagus
Stress management is an essential tool to use through breathing exercises, meditation and self-care.
When we experience chronic stress, the body hormones change, our adrenal glands produce cortisol and adrenaline over the production of oestrogen and progesterone.
Not great news for us Menopausal Beauties as we need these hormones for our health and emotional wellbeing. The last thing we want is to burn out.
Clinical studies have shown that Vitamin E can help with the discomfort of the symptoms that comes from hot flushes .Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that decreases inflammation in the body and helps fight cell damaging free radicals. It helps decrease the occurrence of hot flushes as well with your emotions.
A good skincare routine to help calm and soothing your skin at night, will you sleep better.
Ashwagandha is a supplement that can help reduce common symptoms of anxiety, nervousness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, feelings of possible danger.
Ginseng will help to reduce the occurrence and severity of hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal woman. Black Cohosh, in the short term can reduce symptoms but it can have side effects like digestive problems, abnormal bleeding, and blood clots.
Lavender oil promotes relaxation and support a restful sleep, a self massage using lavender oil before bed can help reduce hot flashes.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients you get from food. You need them to keep you healthy and some studies have shown it can help with hot flushing and night sweat as well as other menopausal symptoms.
Since I have been balancing my Omega-3 my blood pressure has normalised which is amazing because if I hadn’t managed to get it down, I would have needed medication because I was at risk of a stroke or heart attack. Get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis, somethings you don’t know until it’s too late.
HRT, hormone replacement therapy using medications that contains female hormones to help symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, however there are risks associated with using hormone therapy. Some of the risks are Breast cancer, blood clots, stroke and heart disease. Consult your doctor. It wasn’t right for me but it may well be right for you.
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