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beauty and the world of
plants

An organic approach to skincare, by DOTTI

A PLANT-BASED SKINCARE REGIMEN extends beyond products’ in-
gredients. It’s a lifestyle that mindfully considers what is applied on
the body since it eventually becomes part of your system.

We are also individuals and there is no one-size-fits-all routine, whether it’s skincare go into the colder weather months. One of
or makeup. Each person will react differently to different products so it’s important my favorites, that I find incredibly effective,
22 to know what the right formula is for you. A combination of oils, fruit, and vegetable is a yam and pumpkin peel, as it not only
Y ANDERSON WINTER 20 care. Choosing a hydrosol before applying a carrier oil is essential to the absorption BODY SKINCARE
enzymes, hydrosol flower waters can lead to significant results to improve the look, helps your skin, but it’s very energetically
grounding for the body. If you are looking
feel, and texture of your skin, and can also help repair damaged or problem areas.
can offer a berry or fruit pulp peel depend-
ing on your particular skin type.
126 HYDROSOLS + CARRIER OILS for a more active formula, your esthetician
They say that oil and water don’t mix, but that is not the truth in the world of skin-
of the product into the skin. Some of my favorite carrier oils include:
Your facial skincare is important but let’s
needs care. Daily moisturizing is some-
Avocado oil: has vitamin E and D which are essential to the skin
Sunflower oil: contains natural vitamin E and sunscreen
thing that many people forget to do. A
C Jojoba oil: closest to the skin’s natural sebum not forget that the rest of your skin also
TRA Rosehip oil: has natural cellular regeneration qualities simple body brushing routine helps with
Plum kernel oil: rich with antioxidants and aids in skin turnover the removal of dead skin cells and aids in
Camellia oil: essential to prevent water loss from the skin and does not clog pores circulation and stimulating cell regenera-
tion. Moisturizing following a shower or
Most hydrosols contain antioxidants, soothe irritated skin, and provide extra nour- bath while the skin is still damp, maxi-
ishment as they help to absorb oils and creams. Some of my favorite hydrosols are mizes the absorption of product into the
rose water, orange blossom/neroli, chamomile, frankincense, and mirth. skin. Remember that the weight of your
body moisturizer depends on your par-
SKIN CLEANSERS ticular skin type and changes seasonally.
Skin cleansers come in all different formulas and everybody has a personal like or dis- In winter, I recommend layering a carrier
like of the feel of skin texture after cleansing. One thing to keep in mind is that your oil with a cream on top for extra love.
skin does not need to feel dry or stripped in order to be clean. The use of plant oils
for cleansing, for example, helps to remove excess oil and impurities—like makeup As mentioned before, everyone’s skin is dif-
and dead skin cells—all while nourishing the skin. ferent and not everyone will benefit from
each product in the same way, so don’t
F ACIAL PEELS be afraid to test things out. Keep in mind
When talking about peels, fruit and vegetable enzymes offer incredible results. Peels re- that custom blends are a great way to give
move dead skin cells and help resurface skin texture which is important, especially as we your skin the right care that it needs. And
always remember, as you take care of your
face and your body—look in the mirror, STRIXCODE
give yourself a wink, and let your body
know how much you love it. TA