
Looking After Your Body
Here is a list of the questions often asked by clients. If you have something you would like
Jenny to answer and have it included here, please go to our contact us page.

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How do I deal with rough patches on my skin?
You need to remove the dry skin so the moisture cream can work effectively. Exfoliating cloths or loofahs are good but manual exfoliating scrubs like USPA's ‘Bamboo Polish' for the face or ‘Coffee & Sea Kelp Contour Scrub' for the body are more effective. Individual spots can be treated with an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) serum . Use creams with nourishing oils like Avocado, Macadamia or Sweet Almond Oil to totally nourish that dry skin.

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2.
How much oil in my diet will help soften my skin?
To soften up your skin from the inside out, increase your oil intake to two tablespoons of good fats per day, including olive oil, flaxseed oil, soya oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and avocadoes. Avocado on toast with lycopene-rich tomatoes and a cup of green tea is a super skin boosting meal. Also avoid dehydrating drinks too, like alcohol and caffeine.

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3.
How to stop 'Age Spots'?
Australian soils are notoriously short of the trace element called selenium.
This deficiency along with sun exposure and sugar in the diet is believed to be a factor in age
spots, says Erica Angyal nutritionist and author of Gorgeous Skin in 30 Days. You should not
only wear an SPF+15 but you should eat selenium-rich foods, including garlic, brazil nuts,
macadamia nuts and sesame seeds. Zinc is also another natural substance that is necessary
for good skin. Rich sources of zinc are found in oysters, ginger root, lamb, pecan nuts
and brazil nuts.
The 'TOP TEN' young skin foods are: Salmon; Blueberries; Garlic; Oranges;
Carrots; Olive Oil; Asparagus; Green Tea; Spinach and Brazil Nuts.

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4.
What causes puffy or swollen eyes?
This can be a sign that you kidneys are not performing optimally
and that you have an overload of fluid waste. A number of different allergies can also
cause both of these. You may need to see a Nutritionist/Naturopath to help with good
kidney function tips.

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How can you tell which sort of skin type I have?
Skin can be normal, dry, dehydrated, pigmented, devitalised, sensitive, oily or acneic.
It can also be a combination of these. It is wise to have your skin assessed by a skincare therapist as you
could be treating it incorrectly and further overstressing your problems.
Let us know your skin type concerns on our Contact Us page
so we can recommend products suitable for your skin type.

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6.
Why should I use a face cleanser?
Cleansing removes pollution, excess oil, makeup, grit and grime accumulated during
the day. Poorly cleansed skin leaves oil glands congested with dirt and cellular waste causing unwanted
breakouts. Remove cleanser gently with a soft cloth. Skin may need to be cleansed twice if you are wearing
makeup or working in a dirty environment.

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7. What do I do about oily skin?
Oily skin can be a blessing as you are creating your own moisture and your skin
will be more protected and softer during your mature years. Managing oily skin can be a little bit tricky.
You need to use the “less is best” rule and not over stimulate, and if your skin is acneic you'll need
antibacterial and purifying ingredients.

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8.
What do I do if I am allergic to many skincare products?
You'll need to have a reaction test prior to using the products. Place a small amount
on the inside elbow and cover with a band aid for 24 hours. If there is nil reaction it should be safe to use
but go easy. For products such as cell therapies and other reactive products - use every two days while your
skin is adjusting.

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9.
Spring is here and summer is on the way and I'd like to reduce my cellulite. Firstly, what is cellulite?
Cellulite busters: Dimply fat found mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks affects at least 90 per cent of women even including skinny women. But you can get cellulite under control.
Cellulite is due to hormonal changes that make the fat cells in your subcutaneous fat layer (the layer directly beneath the skin) increase by up to 300 times their original size and collect in the lymph fluid instead of being flushed out naturally. Bad circulation, hereditary factors, a weak lymphatic system, the contraceptive pill and other hormone treatments containing oestrogen may also contribute.

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10.How can I reduce cellulite?
The secret behind cleaning up cellulite lies with increasing lymphatic drainage, which will help eliminate unwanted fluid and nasty toxins from your body. While there's no guaranteed way of getting rid of cellulite altogether, there are ways you can reduce the appearance of those lumps and bumps:
- a high protein diet with lots of cleansing fruit and vegetables, grains and good fats ie avocado & olive oil, nuts and seeds.
- Stress less – stress leads to a build up of toxic waste
- Lymphatic drainage massage – for better lymph flow, less cellulite and a healthier, less puffy body
- Water – sip water all day long to help flush out those toxins
- Exercise for proper circulation which combats cellulite formation and keeps your body toned. Include lunges and squats.
- Aromatherapy oils – certain oils can stimulate the lymph system and detoxify the body
- Body wraps – detoxify and smooth the skin with an anti-cellulite product to increase blood flow, reduce swelling and firm the skin
- Dry skin brushing – removes dead cells that block the pores of the skin. Brush daily upwards towards the heart to help eliminate waste
- CUT BACK ON – SALT, CAFFEINE, ALCOHOL, SUGAR, NICOTINE, SATURATED FATS
- HELP YOURSELF BY –
- eating garlic and ginger to improve circulation
- get a Coffee Contour Body Wrap or rub coffee grinds onto cellulite prone areas
- get a fake tan – cellulite is less noticeable on tanned skin
- Breathe deeply to improve circulation; Pay attention to posture for stronger muscles
- go Organic for fewer toxins than regular produce

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11. I've heard that we need more Vitamin D from the sun?
- The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both a major cause of skin cancer and the best source of vitamin D. Most people get enough vitamin D by going about their usual daily outdoor activities.
- Just 10 minutes in the sun on most days of the week in summer, 15–20 minutes in spring and autumn, or 30 minutes in winter, outside peak UV times ( 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm daylight saving time), will usually give you enough vitamin D.
- Always protect yourself from the sun when the UV Index is 3 (moderate) or above. When the UV forecast is 3 or above, the UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin. Look out for the UV alert in newspaper, TV and radio weather forecasts.
- Short bursts in the sun (outside peak UV times) are better for making vitamin D than long periods of exposure. It's not an excuse to sunbake and the best time to get vitamin D is either side of the peak UV period (10am-2pm or 11am-3pm daylight saving time).
- Sourced from The Cancer Council NSW website July 2007. 
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