Winter Skin

Winter can be a hard time for skin, even in relatively mild climates like SoCal, but especially in areas hit hard with cold weather. First, you have a significant drop in air humidity, added together with even dryer indoor air from central heating. Then the skin on your face is exposed to the whipping frigid winds. Finally, you have the internal factors like decreased water intake.

Most people drink less water in winter for two reasons:
1. we tend to desire warmer foods and fluids such as coffee or tea that contain caffeine whic is a diuretic and dehydrating
2. cooler temperatures equals less sweating which lessens the bodies 'hydrate me' cues and also minimizes the skins opportunity to spread out it's natural oils

Below are a moisturizing Body oil recipes for every skin type from a great company, Green Valley Aromatherapy. Green Valley is fabulous woman owned and operated company that focuses on organic/sustainable growing and harvesting methods and ethical business practices including use of recycles packaging materials and Fair Trade practices, especially in sourcing their products from small businesses and indigenous women.

Remember, whenever you use Essential Oils or use Aromatherapy - you want actual essential oils and not a fragrance or perfume.

Oily Skin (Cleanser or Moisturizer)

• 3 drops Juniper
• 2 drops Geranium
• 2 drops Patchouli
• 30ml Jojoba Oil
  

Combine in 30ml plastic bottle, shake well. Can be used for cleansing or after cleansing to help balance sebum levels on skin.

Normal Skin Moisturizer

• 2 drops Roman Chamomile
• 2 drops Geranium
• 3 drops Lavender
• 30ml Swet Almond Oil
  

Combine in 30ml plastic bottle, shake well. This oil can be used for moisturizing morning or night.

Dry Skin

• 2 drops Sandalwood
• 2 drops Neroli
• 2 drops Lavender
• 60ml solid Virgin Coconut Cream or Pure Shea Butter
  

Combine in a 60ml plastic jar, stir very well. This blend can be used for moisturizing morning or night