Phytessence Wakame (Japanese ‘beauty preserver’)

Japanese women and men are well-known for their flawless skin. The secret lies in their holistic approach to their skin care, diet and the natural elements in their skin care products. One of the key ingredients is Phytessence Wakame which has powerful anti-ageing properties. Phytessence Wakame is a seaweed that the Japanese have eaten it for centuries. The seaweed is packed with calcium, minerals, B group vitamins and antioxidants.  Most importantly, it allows your skin to retain the skin’s hylauronic acid which is absolutely essential for your skin to retain its elasticity and suppleness. Now that you know the secret of Japanese skin care, you can either eat lots of seaweed or find the right products containing Phytessence Wakame. Lucky for us, Xtend-Life is a company at the cutting edge of skin care research that makes a skin care line with Phytassence Wakame. Their products work extremely well for reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Xtend-Life is located in New Zealand but ships products world-wide. Their skin-care method works because they are more focused on using the absolute best ingredients available in the skin-care products, not the best marketing hype. Xtend-Life products are free of allergens, irritants and toxins. They have creams, lotions, eye serums and masks for men and women.

Ayurvedic five-nectar bath

The simplest bath involves adding 10 drops of your choice of essential oils to 2 tablespoons of base oil or milk. Swirl them around the water, get in, lie back and relax. Add a few flower petals for maximum effect. However, your bath can be as fancy as you. Here is one idea to get you started:

Ingredients:

1 Banana, Mashed

2 TBSP Milk

1 TBSP Ghee (clarified butter)

1 TBSP Yoghurt

1 TBSP Runny Organic Honey 

Method:

Combine all the ingredients and plaster all over your body. Massage into your skin and then get into a warm bath. Don't rub off the mixture; just allow it to melt into the water. Relax for about 20 minutes. You can gently remove any excess mixture at the end of this time but don't scrub your skin. This bath is best taken straight before bed.

Fakirs secret - Bed of nails

Let’s welcome a new addition to our loved Wellicious Accessories, The Bed of Nails. “Bed of Nails” originates from the 5’000-year-old Vedic tradition – the practice of attaining perfect balance of body, mind and spirit.  This contemporary version of the ancient Indian self-healing tool of the mystics can now be yours in the fresh colours of the season, pink and olive green. Find out more about fahrkirs secrets of health...

Homemade Skincare

If you want to do something good for your skin at both an affordable price & easy access, here are two recipes for you to try at home:

Walnut Yoghurt Scrub:
Simply blend ¼ cup plain yoghurt with ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts together. Wet the face and rub the blend gently into the skin to cleanse and exfoliate, avoiding the eye area. Rinse and dry with a soft towel. Walnuts lubricate the skin without clogging. Use 1-2 times a week.

Honey Apricot Mask:
Sounds yummy yet softens and hydrates the skin, face and body. Mix ½ cup of honey together with 2 peeled and chopped apricots. Apply to the face and neck, massaging with your fingertips. Leave for 10 minutes and remove with warm water or use as a full body treatment and rinse in the shower.