I don't know about you, but I am finding in my Winter time of life, post menopause, my skin has become extremely dry!
As we move into our Wild Woman Years, we become, what Ayurveda describes, more Vata, (Air Element) and this can lead to dry skin, joints, and general windiness!
I have just very intuitively been guided to Ghee (Clarified butter) and an antidote to the dryness this phase of life can bring.
(Coconut oil is an alternative for Vegan ladies)
They say in Ayurveda that we shouldn't put anything on our skin that we couldn't put in our mouth so Winter is a great opportunity to have a little clear out of your cosmetics cupboards and introduce some natural elements.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and since it is porous, it absorbs whatever you put on it.
In trials the skin's absorption rates of chemicals found in skincare products shows the skin absorbed an average of 64% of total contaminant dosage.
It is easy to see that what we use on our skin ends up inside our bodies. So it is important to pay close attention to the ingredients in our skin care products.
If the products you use contain harmful ingredients such as harsh, toxic chemicals, colours, and fragrances, those ingredients make their way into your body, your blood and lymphatic system.
The majority of mainstream body care products contain a cocktail of carcinogenic chemicals, allergens, and irritants.
While there’s limited research on the benefits of ghee for skin, countless Indian people have sworn by it for centuries.
Ghee benefits for skin...
No wonder, because ghee offers numerous benefits for the body, both inside and out.
Central to Indian kitchens and culture, ghee is a household staple that’s been used for centuries. It’s a symbol of nourishment, well-being, and auspiciousness — in other words, abundance and prosperity.
Similar in consistency to a salve, ghee is often used to:
Soften and hydrate skin ~ provides a natural glow ~ lighten dark spots ~ repairs dry or damaged skin
Protect from cold, dry, windy weather ~ Treat cracked lips ~ Reduce dark circles ~ Rejuvenate the eyes
Heal minor wounds
What's not to love?
I feel Ghee is something every Wild Woman could add into her daily routine.
On my Blog this week I'll share more about how to use ghee in your daily skincare routines and how to make Ghee candles to help reduce hot flushes plus using Ghee to nourish the dryness inside too!
You can purchase Ghee in Tesco and most supermarkets, or, Organic ghee online and in health food shops.