Recipes: Kiwi & Pomegranate Masque

Kiwi has it all. It contains Vitamin A, a free radical scavenger. Free radical scavengers help protect the skin from oxidation which causes skin to become dry and dehydrated. Kiwis have high amounts of Vitamin C, which is know to be effective against fighting fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulating collagen production. Large amounts of alpha-hydroxy acid, know to slough of tired dead skin cells living your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin. If that wasn't enough, it has it own build in exfoliation with its gently seeds.

Kiwi & Pomegranate Masque

For All Skin Types
•Jackson Sage Tea Tree Microscrub 1/2 tsp
•Kiwi & Pomegranate Puree 1/2
tsp
•Jackson Sage Rose & Honey Cleanser 3 pumps
•Jackson Sage Lavender Serum 4 drops
•Honey 1/2 tsp

Directions
Kiwi & Pomegranate Puree
Mix 1 Kiwi and 3 TBS Pomegranate Juice in a Blender. Refrigerate remaining
or add to a smoothie.
Masque
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Rose Cleanser. Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Post Masque Care
Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Add two drops of Lavender Serum to a pea size
amount of Lavender Skin Cream, apply to face.


Highlights of Additional Ingredients
* Shiitake Mushroom Extract (in the Rose Serum): increase cell turnover, improve firmness and hydration, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
* Atlantic Kelp (in the Tea Tree MicroScrub): Helps to remove toxins, and improves skins elasticity
* Licorice Root Extract (in the Rose Cleanser): anti-inflammatory and moisturizer, and brightens and lightens skin
* Rice Bran (in the Tea Tree MicroScrub): A gentle exfoliate that helps to prevent
wrinkles, heal blemishes, absorb dirt and balance oils.

Happy Thanksgiving Masque with Pumpkins and Apples

Pumpkins get their rich color from Beta Carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, making Pumpkins a star free radical scavenger. Free radical scavengers help protect the skin from oxidation which causes skin to become dry and dehydrated. Pumpkin’s natural enzymes unclog pores, remove impurities, and soften skin. Pumpkin Seeds are rich in Fatty Acids that aid in collagen production, while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Pumpkin and Apple Masque
For All Skin Types- Dry
Honey 1 tsp
Pumpkin Puree 1 tsp
Lavender Microscrub 1/2 tsp
Apple Juice 1/4 tsp
Rose Serum 5 drops

Directions
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Rose Cleanser. Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Rose and Aloe Hydrating Mist. Add two drops of Rose Serum to a pea size amount of Rose Skin Cream, apply to face.

Highlights of Additional Ingredients
Shiitake Mushroom Extract (in the Tea Tree Serum): increase cell turnover, improve firmness and hydration, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Atlantic Kelp (in the Lavender MicroScrub): Helps to remove toxins, and improves skins elasticity
Pumpkin Seed Extract (in the Rose Serum): Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
Rice Bran ( in the Lavender MicroScrub): A gentle exfoliate that helps to prevent wrinkles, heal blemishes, absorb dirt and balance oils.

Recipes: Apple Honey Masque

Here is one of the recipes from the Fall Face Treat Event:

You know fall has arrived when the apples are ready to harvest. Fresh apples make this the perfect time of year to use this beneficial fruit for clearer and smoother skin. Apples contain the alpha-hydroxy acid, malic acid. Alpha-hydroxy acids are known to slough of old tired dead skin cells leaving your skin younger and more radiant, and to stimulate collagen production producing smoother skin. Apples are also rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A and C, to help protect against the signs of environmental damage.

Apple Honey Masque
For All Skin Types
Honey 1 tsp
Apple Sauce 1 tsp
Tea Tree Serum 5 drops
Lavender Scrub 1/2 tsp
Lavender Serum 3 drops

Directions
Mix ingredients together. Cleanse face with Lavender Cleanser. Mist face with Lavender Hydrating Mist. Leave face damp from Hydrating Mist. Apply masque in a circular motion to face, avoid eyes. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Post Masque Care
Mist face with Lavender Hydrating Mist. Apply Lavender Skin Cream.


Highlights of Additional Ingredients
Willow Bark Extract (in the Tea Tree Serum): Stimulates cell growth, astringent
Honey: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, increase skin hydration
Kaolin Clay (in the Lavender Scrub): Rejuvenates skin, stimulates circulation, and exfoliates and cleanses
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil ( in the Lavender Serum): Nourishing and restoring oil. and rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants.

Vitamins & Minerals for Acne

Whether it happens all month long or just that time of the month there are supplements that may help soothe those breakouts. While getting vitamins and minerals from a natural source is always the best, sometimes supplements are necessary. Check your diet to see if you are getting enough Zinc, and Vitamin B and A naturally. If not, a supplements may help soothe those breakouts.

Zinc:
Natural Sources: Found in foods like kelp, pumpkin seeds, green leafy vegetables, onions, fish and nuts.
Benefits to skin: Assist in wound healing, astringent, heals acne, reduce inflammation. Helps with the absorption of Vitamin A. Regulate hormonal production.
Cons: If taking a supplement it may cause nausea. Always take with food and a full stomach.

Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene):
Natural Sources: Found in foods like winter squash, carrots, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and Cayenne pepper.
Benefits to skin: Quicken healing, boots immunity.

B-Complex Vitamins:
Natural Sources: Found in foods like almonds, peas, beans, chicken, green leafy vegetables.

Benefits to skin: Helps with stress! Helps keep skin hydrated. Assist in new skin cell growth. Helps to prevent premature aging and acne!