If your skin seems to lack vitality and appears dull, this could be linked to aging, low mood, poor nutrition, smoking or not getting enough sleep. To combat the signs of fatigue and to stimulate your skin, try out this treatment once a week, to nourish and exfoliate your skin. (Exfoliation is crucial for removing dead skin cells and uncovering bright skin.)
What you need:
- A half a cup of coffee (100ml)
- Two dessertspoons of ground coffee (20g) -Detoxifying, antioxidant, stimulant.
- Two dessertspoons of raw cacao powder (20g) -Rich in nutrients, hydrating, antioxidant, protects free radicals.
- Two dessertspoons of honey (50g) -Protective effect and helps maintain natural hydration.
Method:
1) Mix all of the ingredients until your mixture is neither too thick nor too runny, to facilitate easy application. Add more raw cacao powder if needed.
2) Apply a thick layer to the face, neck and dark circles under your eyes.
3) Exfoliate the skin in circular massaging movements. Leave to work for a while on the skin.
4) Rinse with cold water.
5) Apply your usual toner and moisturiser.
Some advice for improving the appearance of tired skin
- Hydrate well every day.
- Exfoliate regularly (but not too much, to avoid irritation). Using a scrub once or twice a week is enough to maintain bright skin.
- Make sure you are getting enough vitamins, minerals and fatty acids in your diet… Keep in mind that what you eat shows on your skin.
- Avoid too much sun exposure, so as not to prematurely age the skin.
- Make sure to get enough sleep.
- Relax! Stress shows on the skin.
- Don’t smoke. (Admittedly sometimes easier said than done.)
Source : AmélioreTaSanté