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A steamy bath primes skin to absorb oils and herbal extracts applied topically, making this a good time for facial massage with nourishing oils.

a quick facial Pour a little grapeseed oil or oil blend onto the palm of one hand. Rub the palms together, then rub the backs of the hands. Begin by stroking the backs of your fingers up from neck to jaw, alternating hands. Work on both sides of the neck. Repeat from jaw to cheekbone on both sides. Now run alternate index fingers from eyebrow to hair line. Circle your temples with your middle fingers, then massage the lobes of the ears, circling them between fingers and thumbs.

Lots of natural products have been created to help conquer particular beauty gripes of mature skin. These include topical treatments to help minimize crêpey texture and thread veins; facial spritzers to mist the flushed and overheating; and zit zappers to tackle acne breakouts.

Jurlique’s phyto-nutrient-rich Wrinkle Softener is popular in Australia to combat the effects of intense sun exposure. Burt’s Bees Repair Serum is a concentrated elixir of renewing oils, vitamins, and herbs, and claims to be one of the most beneficial products for aging skin on the market. The Organic Pharmacy’s Antioxidant Gel and Serum is said by many users to improve the tone, color, and texture of mature skin so dramatically it’s likened to an instant face-lift. Primavera’s Natural Balance Ultra Rich Seed Oil Capsules are recommended to “neutralize” mature skin that is new to natural products.

Massage this homemade antiwrinkle oil into cleansed skin for a rejuvenating effect.

2 tbsp hemp oil

1 tsp wheatgerm oil

1 capsule evening primrose oil

4 drops each essential oils of frankincense and sandalwood
Pour the oils into a clean dark glass bottle. Drop in the essential oils. Cover with lid and store in a dark, cool place. Shake before use.

Sandalwood is traditional in Indian oil blends to guard against crêpey skin on the neck and chest. Mix 3 drops essential oil of sandalwood into 1tbsp grapeseed oil and massage daily into the neck.

To treat broken capillaries on the face or legs, mix together 1tsp peach kernel oil and one drop each of essential oils of rose and camomile. Gently massage the affected area using the ring fingers. Blot excess oil with a tissue.

Place one camomile tea bag and one marigold tea bag in a mug, pour over boiling water and leave to steep for 10 minutes. Soak a cotton ball in the brew and, when cool, wipe over affected areas as a substitute for toner.

Witch hazel cream (also sold as Hammamelis cream) can reduce the appearance of tiny broken veins, if used regularly. Dab on to tighten and promote healing.

In winter wrap up in a hat, scarf, and turned-up coat collar to shield delicate skin from harsh winds and cold temperatures. Shun very hot water on cold mornings. Look for products rich in nut and seed oils and containing warming natural ingredients, such as ginger, black pepper, and eucalyptus. Avoid overuse of alcohol as this dilates fine blood vessels and can be responsible for broken veins.