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Post-Holiday Skin Care Tips

Who doesn’t love the endless festivities, food, and family time? Unfortunately, come January, your skin can start to feel (and look) a bit less than radiant. Below we share how you can get things back on track and get your skin back to its former glory!

Step 1: Gentle Deep Face Wash

After a holiday season, your skin needs a deep cleaning—and I am not talking about a quick wash with your go-to face cleanser. You need to upgrade your face wash to get an extra deep but gentle cleansing.

You can grab a face brush to have deep face wash.  However if you have sensitive skin, you would prefer to a gentler face brush, like Kathleen Natural’s advanced Facial Sonic Cleansing Device.  This Device has combined the sonic pulsations with an innovative gentle silicone brush design for a deeper and gentler cleansing. The sonic pulsation can channel through hundreds silicon touch-points to remove blemish-causing impurities and dirt, leaving the skin clearer and lighter without harsh abrasion.

Step 2: Face Mask

Applying a good face mask will leave you feeling pampered, like you are at a spa – a spa at home. At the same time, the face mask helps not only hydrate skin; choosing the right face mask can also tighten, tone and detoxify skin, and help to improve the appearance of your pore and skin texture.

Kathleen Natural brings you our new and exciting range of face masks – Bright Mask, Collagen Mask, Deep Pore Treatment Mask and Dead See Mud Clay Mask. They are all clay masks and help to rid your skin of dirt, dust, oil and pollution. If your skin is feeling dull and tired, try the Bright Mask which is formulated with White Willow Bark and Hibiscus Extracts to gently peel your skin.  If you want to stimulate collagen production, try the Collagen Mask which is infused with Retinol that can ‘tell’ your skin cell to behave like younger cells. If you have blackheads and breakouts, try Deep Pore Treatment Mask which is formulated with Cucumber and Tea Tree Oil to calm and reduce inflammation. If your skin needs to promote a healthy balance of oils, try the Dead Sea Mud Clay Mask to strengthen the skin cell membrane. All our face masks can also act as a therapeutic aromatherapy product to soothe and relax your mood and mind.

Step 3: Hydration, Hydration and Hydration

Staying hydrated and taking on water is a fundamental post-holiday skin care tip. You should look to intake two litres of water a day to maintain your healthy body.  Researchers told us that drinking a good amount of water could help to avoid heat exhaustion and also heatstroke. I can list here a lot of the benefits of drinking water, like helping to flush out toxins, maintaining optimum organ function, relieving symptoms of heat exposure.  I want you to remember that drinking water is not only good for your skin, and also are important for your health!

If you want to speed up you healing process of your skin, you can add one of the most treasured skin care products – Serum. They are easy to apply and deliver tremendous results. No quality skin care routine would ever be complete without a facial serum.

Kathleen Natural brings you three different Serum to care your every needs. If you want adding extra moisture for your skin, try Silk Miracle Essence which is infused with Aloe Vera, Marine Collagen to promote silky smooth skin.  If you want brightening the skin, try our Illuminating Serum which has got 12 potent, natural actives, like strawberry and papaya extracts.  If you are looking for a serum to keep you aging gracefully, try our Anti-Aging Serum which is formulated with natural “power house” coenzyme Q10.

Step 4: Soak

I really noticed that it is likely a soak in a warm bath is not going to make your skin look different. But it really can help to chill out after the stressful day. Everyone needs a pampering night!

Head to our website, grab our all natural aromatherapy body and bath products to enhance your bath and shower experience. Remember to apply a few drops of our Body and Massage oil into the palm of your hand after bathing, inhale the beautiful scents and massage into wet skin immediately after a bath, then gently pat dry your skin with a towel.  You will feel a renewal of your spirit and mind.

Citrus Cheer Duo – it enhances the feeling of intense citrus brightness.

Tranquil Fields Duo – it brings you a sense of calm and inner peace.

Sensual Rose Duo – it enhances the feeling of joy and positivity.

Step 5: Exercise

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, moderate exercise can improve our circulation which in turn can help to give your skin a more youthful appearance. If the gyms are obviously packed this time of year, why not break a sweat at home?

I found below from NHS website. 20-minute equipment-free workouts (including warm-up and cool-down) are just what you need. I think it is very cool.

There are 6 workouts, 1 for every day of the week if you include a rest day, each working on a different area of your fitness.

Try to do 1 of these routines daily to improve your general health and strengthen and tone different muscle groups. The workouts can also be bolted on to your regular workout sessions if you want to tone your abs, legs, triceps or buttocks.

6-minute pre-exercise warm-up

Warm up and stretch properly before exercising to prevent injury and make your workouts more effective. This warm-up and stretching routine should take about 6 minutes.

10-minute cardio workout

Exercise your heart and lungs with this 10-minute cardio workout routine for aerobic fitness. If you have a skipping rope, replace any of the exercises with a 60-second burst of skipping.

10-minute toning workout

Firm up your bum, abs, legs and arms with this 10-minute toning workout. You will need a resistance band for some of the exercises but if you don’t have one, you can use water bottles.

10-minute legs, bums and tums workout

Tone up, firm up and burn fat from your tummy, hips, thighs and bottom with this 10-minute workout for legs, bums and tums.

10-minute abs workout

Tone your tummy muscles and get a flat stomach with this 10-minute abs workout. These abdominal exercises strengthen the muscles around your trunk.

10-minute firm butt workout

Lose the droopy booty and get the perfectly toned posterior with this 10-minute firm butt workout. These exercises strengthen your buttocks, thighs and back.

10-minute upper arms blaster

Banish those flabby upper arms for good with this 10-minute upper arm workout. These arm-strengthening exercises tone your triceps, the muscle above your elbow.

5-minute cool-down routine

Stretch and cool down after exercising to relax, improve flexibility and slow your heart rate. This cool-down routine should take about 5 minutes.

Wish you all have growing and beautiful skin!

 

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– Kathleen Natural

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Relaxed Christmas – Shop £25 30% off

I trust this year I need Christmas more than ever and as I reach the final stretch of the year I could be more certain that I’m dreaming of a relaxed Christmas. ?

Everybody I know, young and old, is tired. In a perfect world we’d all be kicking off Christmas season with a full body massage before spending days with people who love us, and we love. Unfortunately the reality means some of us will be at work, a lot of us will have a million things left to prep and even more of us will have take care of someone who just feel unwell.

Knowing how important it is for us to really unwind, mind, body and soul I have put together some tips from our own experience and from experts to make sure you properly relax this Christmas season.?

1.Ignore work / Schedule a break.

To ensure you have schedule a break in advance, it’s essential to set parameter and stick to them. If you have to do some work over the break, may be an hour in the morning, so once it’s done you can forget about it. To ensure a conscious effort to not talking about work, talk about other things instead!

2. Engage with family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spending time with your family is not the same as engaging with them. A study carried out among single mothers found that the more time a parent spent playing with their child, the lower their levels of parental stress, and the more energized they felt as a parent.

3. Spend some time alone / Do something that makes you happy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The festive period is, of course, a time for family and friends, but that’s not to say you shouldn’t also enjoy a little me-time. I trust, a little me-time can increase your creativity, your brain works at optimal efficiency. Expert found adding, rather than deleting me-time made her Christmas feel less hectic.  If you like to have a body massage, do it. If you want to go for a choir section, do it….

4. Organize to-do list in advance.

Here is my to-do list:-

  • Put activities on a calendar.
  • Make a master gift list.
  • Shop for cards and gift wrapping paper supplies.
  • Start Christmas shopping in earnest including decors.
  • Start addressing holiday cards.
  • Mail cards.
  • Buy a live tree.
  • Decorate.
  • Finalize menus.
  • Buy fresh ingredients/ food.
  • Prepare foods/ table.
  • Relax and enjoy.

5. Be satisfied with “Good Enough”.

Expert said “Don’t always go for bigger and better!”.  I believe it is one of the best tips for me.

6. Request free gift wrapping.

Stores don’t always publicize this service, so be sure to ask. Also seek out charity gift-wrapping services. Nonprofit organizations often set up booths at malls or craft shows and will wrap presents for a small fee. Take advantage of their services and you’ll save yourself one task while contributing to a worthy cause.

7. Don’t hesitate to ask help.

In fact, guests prefer to take on some small tasks, instead of standing around while you attempt to do everything yourself. Ask an older relative if he’d mind greeting guests at the door. Recruit teens to take coats or offer fruit juice. Kids may direct guests to the buffet table or offer hors d’oeuvres.

8. Use 30-minute rule.

We want our home to look great for guests, but don’t fall prey to holiday house fever. Expert said “Cross off anything on your household prep list that will take more than a half-hour to do. The goal is to spiff up the house a little, not turn it into a showroom.”

We can use what’s on hand. e.g. take the photos out of your everyday frames and replace them with leftover wrapping paper and free printables online.  I’ve picked https://pixabay.com/images/search/christmas for you.

9. Shop online.

The shopping mall busier than ever and stressful shoppers fight for the perfect gift. So why not save yourself from the cold streets of England and shop online this year? Sit yourself next to the fire with a hot chocolate, and get everything done within a day. However, always check that they can deliver the goods on time before the big day.

Kathleen Natural is offering 30% off for any purchase £25 or more from 21th November. Use code: “Christmas2019” when you check out. Shop here https://www.kathleennatural.co.uk/shop/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Smell some lemons.

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, try sniffing some lemon. The smell of the vitamin C-packed fruits has been shown to boost energy and alertness, and studies have revealed that lemon scents in particular can reduce stress and instantly boost your mood.You may like to grab our ? Citrus Cheer Bubble Bath and Shower Gel, and the Body and Massage Oil with the same scent here.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A VERY BRIGHT AND RELAXED CHRISTMAS!

 

 

 

 

 

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10 Simple and Surprising Ways to live healthier and happier

Our team always thinks how to enabling you to live healthily and happily in your own perfect rhythm, that is our ultimate objective.  Therefore I need to think outside the box and surprisingly I found 10 ways that you may not aware.

  1. Singing strengthens the immune system.

You may not realise singing helps us to live healthier. According to the research conducted at the University of Frankfurt, singing improve the immune system. The study included testing professional choir members’ blood before and after an hour-long rehearsal singing Mozart’s “Requiem”. The researchers noticed that in most cases, the amount of proteins in the immune system that function as antibodies, known as Immunoglobulin A, were significantly higher immediately after the rehearsal. The same boots were not observed after the choir members passively listened to music!

So I have started to sing loudly along with my favourite songs when I clean my house! You may also consider singing in the bathroom.

  1. Running adds years to your life.

After my searches, I found even if you meet just the minimum of amount of physical activity, example 30 minutes, 5 times per week, you will live longer.

Studies show that when different types of people started exercising, they lived longer. Smokers gained 4.1 years to their lives. Non-smokers added 3 years. (I don’t know why it is shorter for a non-smoker!!) Cancer survivors extended their lives by 5.3 years! Those with heart disease added 4.3 years!  Therefore go out to run now!!

        Running makes you happier.

Not just added years, running makes you happier. A 2006 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, researchers found that even a 30-minute walking could instantly lift the mood of someone suffering from a major depressive order.

  1. Eating vegetable and fruit reduces risk of stroke, heart disease or premature death.

It seems everyone knows eating vegetable is healthier, but I found that you will be benefited even you eat as little as 375g of vegetable. A new research from BioMed Central acknowledges daily intake of just 375g of fruit, vegetables and beans are sufficient to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease or premature death.

I really thank you for this study because my son doesn’t like vegetables.

          Eating vegetable and fruit combats stress

Researchers also found that eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with preventing the onset of depression. A large study of 15,093 people suggests depression could be linked with nutrient deficits.

I like to try a new recipe using a superfood to find new favorites to add to your meal planning rotation once a week. For example, you can try preparing foods such as salmon, kale, mushrooms, broccoli, avocados, beans, walnuts, and whole grains!

  1. Sleep boosts mental wellbeing.

Given that a single sleepless night can make you irritable and moody the following day, it’s not surprising that chronic sleep debt may lead to long-term mood disorders like depression and anxiety.  When people with anxiety or depression were surveyed to calculate their sleeping habits, it turned out that most of them slept for less than 6 hours a night.

          Magic Seven “Sleep Number”
For most adults, seven seems to be the magic number of hours of sleep needed a night, according to a study reported in the Harvard Business Review. Getting enough sleep will enable you to do your best work and help you handle daily challenges. If you sleep for less than seven hours per night it can greatly affect your health, even if you are just a little sleep-deprived.

I realized ‘six’ and ‘seven’ hours’ sleep making a difference.

  1. Less sugar.

It’s not new that sugar is bad for you. But do you know there are hidden sources of sugar.

        Hidden sources of sugar

I am not a sweet tooth but I may be eating more than I realize because so many everyday processed foods, from cereals and bread to pasta sauce and soups, contain sugar.

Studies found that ‘Low-fat’ and ‘diet’ foods often contain ‘extra’ sugar to help improve their taste and to add bulk and texture in place of fat. Even ready-made soups and sauces may contain added sugar. Also, a can of soft drink, on average, contains the equivalent of seven teaspoons of sugar.

      High sugar intakes increasing likelihood of mental disorders

Researches show men with high sugar intakes have an increased likelihood of common mental disorders (such as anxiety and depression) after 5 years compared to those with low intakes, according to the University College London research.

  1. Laughing boosts the immune system.

It was found that laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. People who laugh heartily, on a regular basis, have a lower standing blood pressure than does the average person. When people have a good laugh, initially the blood pressure increases, but then it decreases to levels below normal.  Clinical studies by Loma Linda University have shown that laughter strengthens the immune system by increasing infection-fighting antibodies.

      Laughing reduces stress and enhances learning

Laughter reduces at least four of the neuro-endocrine hormones associated with stress. These are epinephrine, cortisol, dopamine, and growth hormone. Belly laughs result in muscle relaxation. While you laugh, the muscles that do not participate in the belly laugh relax. After you finish laughing, those muscles involved in the laughter start to relax. Therefore, the action takes place in two stages.

Brain Function Laughter stimulates both sides of the brain to enhance learning. It eases muscle tension and psychological stress, which keeps the brain alert and allows people to retain more information.

The Heart Laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect you against a heart attack, according to a study at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The study, which is the first to indicate that laughter may help prevent heart disease, found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.

         Laughing triggers the release of endorphins

Endorphins are one of the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Humor and laughter are a powerful emotional medicine that can lower stress, dissolve anger, and unite people in troubled times. Mood is elevated by striving to find humor in difficult and frustrating situations. Laughing at ourselves, and the situation we are in, will help reveal that small things are not the earth-shaking events they sometimes seem to be.

Believe it or not? Some said we can trick your brain to feel happy with a very easy exercise: Just smile. Try it.

  1. Good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is more important than you might realize.

Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease and oral health is more important than you might realize.According to the Mayo Clinic, highlight some major areas of concern.

  • Cardiovascular disease:In a nutshell, this means heart disease. The bacteria from inflammation of the gums and periodontal disease can enter your bloodstream and travel to the arteries in the heart and cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Atherosclerosis induces plaque to develop on the inner walls of arteries which thicken and this decreases or may block blood flow through the body. This can cause an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. The inner lining of the heart can also become infected and inflamed – a condition known as endocarditis.
  • Dementia:The bacteria from gingivitis may enter the brain through either nerve channels in the head or through the blood stream which might even lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Respiratory infections:The Journal of Periodontology warns that gum disease could cause you to get infections in your lungs, including pneumonia. While the c onnection might not be completely obvious at first, think of what might happen from breathing in bacteria from infected teeth and gums over a long period of time.
  • Diabetic complications:Inflammation of the gum tissue and periodontal disease can make it harder to control your blood sugar and make your diabetes symptoms worse. Diabetes sufferers are also more susceptible to periodontal disease, making proper dental care even more important for those with this disease.

Some believed that brushing and flossing keep more than your pearly whites healthy, they might also prevent serious illnesses. Poor dental care is also a possible factor in immune system disorders, weak bones, and problems with pregnancy and low birth weight.

  1. Dancing helps you lose weight and reduce stress.

One of my favourite shows like Strictly Come Dancing. If you also like to dance, it’s a great news that dance keep your body and mind healthy. Studies show that dancing can help you lose weight, stay flexible, reduce stress, make friends, and more.

According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, dancing may boost your memory and prevent you from developing dementia as you get older. Science reveals that aerobic exercise can reverse volume loss in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory. The hippocampus naturally shrinks during late adulthood, which often leads to impaired memory and sometimes dementia.

  1. Less TV reduces the chance of developing diabetes.

A research has suggested that each hour spent watching TV daily increases the chance of developing diabetes by 3.4 per cent in high-risk individuals.

Another study between the TV viewing habits and the brain function, it looked at more than 3,200 people, who were 25 years old, on average, at the start of the study. The people in the study who watched more than 3 hours of TV per day on average over the next 25 years were more likely to perform poorly on certain cognitive tests, compared with people who watched little TV, the researchers found.

The results suggest that engaging in physical activity, as oppose to sitting and watching TV, is important for brain health, said study author Tina D. Hoang, of the Northern California Institute for Research and Education at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco. “Being physically active at any time in your life is good for your brain,” Hoang said.

Luckily, I am not a TV fan.  I’d rather like sitting in my garden than sitting in front of the TV.

  1. Gardening provides substantial human health benefits.

There is increasing evidence that gardening provides substantial human health benefits. I found the results of a meta-analysis research which have examined the effects of gardening, including horticultural therapy, on health. Most studies came from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Studies reported a wide range of health outcomes, such as reductions in depression, anxiety, and body mass index, as well as increases in life satisfaction, quality of life, and sense of community. Meta-analytic estimates showed a significant positive effect of gardening on the health outcomes both for all and sets of subgroup studies. Although the studies’ test indicated the presence of publication bias, significant positive effects of gardening remained after adjusting for this using trim and fill analysis. This study has provided robust evidence for the positive effects of gardening on health. A regular dose of gardening can improve public health.

Would you like to adapt one or two simple and surprising ways enabling to live healthily and happily?  Happy Weekend.

 

 

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5 Healthy Ways to Restore Your Skin

Better skin in two months? Improve your skin complexion and texture with these tips from the experts.  We have to swap out some daily habits and be more aware of other lifestyle factors that could help you figure out how to get better skin.

  1. Cleansing

It may sound ‘old-school’. Washing your face is super important as it cleans away dirt, oil, bacteria and traces of make-up that would otherwise be left sitting on your skin. This includes touching your mobile phone to your ear, touching your face as you brush away loose strands of hair, or even accidentally touching your face during the day.  Not washing your face lays the ground work for clogged pores, irritated skin and breakouts. Plus, the stakes get even higher if you are also wearing a face full of makeup.  

  • Stick to washing your face twice a day – once in the morning to cleanse any oil and dirt that has built up overnight, and once in the evening to remove any dirt, bacteria and make-up.
  • Use a non-soap cleanser that is suited to your skin. If possible, try to avoid harsh chemicals as these can be irritating and drying out your skin. Choose a ‘non-soap’ and natural cleanser that helps to maintain your skin’s pH balance, leaving your skin feels fresh, clean without dryness .
  • Treat your skin gentle. Use pure cotton muslin cloths for gently exfoliation, lifting away dead skin cells to reveal smoother and clearer looking skin.
  • Choose natural skin care that is rich in essential oils, herbal extracts, natural vitamins and plant-based extracts that are assimilated easily and quickly by the skin. Check out Kathleen Natural Refreshing and Lightening Cleansing Lotion.

 

 

2. Drink Water

Even with a small amount of dehydration, your body functions in a less optimal way. It will take a toll on your skin, causing it to look dull, flaky, saggy and loose.

  • You need to drink a minimum of 2.5-3 liters (6 to 8 glasses) of water per day.
  • Drinking water also helps to eliminate toxins from your body.
  • If drinking water isn’t your thing, you can drink herbal tea or add slices of lemon to your drink.
  • Water is your best friend and it helps keep skin healthy, smooth and plump!

 

 

 

3. Skin Hydration

Skin hydration keeps the top layer of skin cells hydrated and seals in moisture, and emollients to smooth the spaces between skin cells.

 

 

4. Nutrition

Tips from Natural and Organic Brand Kathleen

Eat healthy helps keep your skin, hair and nails glowing. Our expects provide the following tips.

  • Vitamins are nutrients your body needs to work properly and stay healthy. Cheese, oily fish and eggs contain Vitamin A. Oatmeal, eggs and fresh fruits contain Vitamin B. Lemons, oranges, bell peppers and cauliflowers contain Vitamin C. Olives, spinach, nuts and seeds contain Vitamin E.  Leafy green vegetables, meats and dairy products contain Vitamin K.
  • Oily Fish is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids that work to hydrate and lock moisture into cells.
  • Mangoes, Tomatoes and Berries contain compounds with antioxidant properties. Eat less saturated fats, sugar and salts.

 

 

 

5. Skin Nutrition

Even the best skin cleansing routine your skin still looks dry, dull, red or flaky in your 25+ because of hormonal imbalance, heavy make-up, obsession for wines and over stress etc.

  • Look for brightening skin care products with all natural ingredients, such as cranberry, liquorice, strawberry and papaya extract, they are rich in antioxidants, fruit acids and vitamin C  that  helps even the skin tone and leaving the skin glowing. Check out Kathleen Natural Amazing White Illuminating Serum.
  • Hyaluronic acid has a super ability to attract and retain more than 1000 times their weight in water.  It can be absorbed by the skin and keeps your skin plump.
  • Coenzyme Q10 is a natural anti-aging hero that has energy carrier function to benefit the skin cell regeneration. Check out Kathleen Natural Glamour Ageless Anti-Aging Serum.
  • Always cleanse hands and face thoroughly before applying any products in order to prevent germs, bacteria, dirt or other contaminating substances from being transferred from your fingers.
  • If you can afford to set aside a facial fund, getting a facial every 4-6 weeks.