Naturopath
Melbourne of Narayani Wellness
believe that the best method of achieving healthy radiant skin is with an
inside-out and outside-in approach. This means recognising the importance of
working on your internal health (inside-out), in combination with the right
skin care routine (outside-in). Today we will focus on the external routine.
Natural skin
treatments Melbourne that work
don’t need to be expensive or hard to source. Many of our product
recommendations are easy to source at your local health food store, pharmacy or
online. Here are our top picks:
1.
Natural
oils
Applying natural oils
to the face morning and night help to hydrate the skin by the creating a
protective barrier. These oils protect the skin by locking in moisture,
protecting the skin from drying out in harsh environments such as air
conditioned/heated buildings or hot showering.
My favourite skin care Melbourne oils include jojoba, almond and
rosehip. Look for brands that are organic and pure – only the best for your
skin! There are many products that combine oils as well. It will take some
trial and error to work out which is the best oil or oil combination for your
skin. Pick something that hydrating but not too heavy.
Use oils if your skin
is dry, peeling, flaking, prone to acne or lacking life. The only time oil
should not be used on intact skin is if it is hot and inflamed. Oil can lock in
heat as well as moisture, making it difficult for the skin to cool which could
do more damage than good.
2.
Zinc oxide
Zinc is an incredibly
healing and soothing mineral for any kind of skin inflammation. One of the best acne treatments Melbourne is to optimise internal
zinc levels as well as an external application of zinc oxide combined with a
natural oil. It is also useful in cases of eczema or psoriasis.
Zinc needs to be
applied to the skin in the correct amount – over application can cause the skin
to feel dry and tight. It can be applied as a spot treatment to inflamed spots,
or applied lightly to the entire face, which has the added bonus of sun
protection. Natural creams and oils that have an SPF rating often use zinc
oxide as the protective ingredient against the sun. You can buy a cream or oil
that contains zinc or make your own by combining your favourite oil with a
small amount of zinc oxide powder (which can be bought online or from some
pharmacies).
3.
Aloe Vera
Today we finish the
blog with one of our favourite herbal medicine Melbourne
recommendations. Most people know of aloe for application to sunburnt
skin, but aloe can be useful for all kinds of skin inflammation. Some prefer to
buy the gel all ready to go, but if you don’t mind having a green tinge to your
skin, we recommend applying the fresh gel straight from the plant. The plants
are incredibly easy to grow in a pot and offer instant relief to irritated
skin. Cut the leaves in half across the width to access the gel and apply
directly the problem area. Holding the leaf to the area for a few minutes can
be helpful. If it leaves a green tinge, it will wash off easily with some cool
water. The fresh plant is said to speed the healing of inflamed skin as well as
new or old scars. Be sure to patch test aloe on the back of your hand if you
have never used it before to ensure you aren’t allergic.
Address: Narayani Wellness Medical,357 Nicholson street
Carlton North ,VIC 3054
Email: hello@narayaniwellness.com.au
