Hydrating, Detoxifying and Nourishing Body Balms and Masks
Full Body Balms and Masks hydrate, detoxify and nourish your skin as Steve applies the balm all over the body including the feet and face, arms and hands, legs, chest and tummy, back and shoulders, cleansing and toning the largest organ of your body. An exfoliating compress or ribbed glove can also be used for additional skin toning through the removal of the top layers of dead skin.
1. Nature's Beef Tallow and Raw Honey Full Body Mask is a fantastic non-invasive natural skin conditioning treatment. Tallow is a natural fat containing ceramides and lipids, derived from grass-fed beef, that's incredibly nourishing for the skin. It's rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, D, E and K and helps restore moisture, so it's perfect for dry and sensitive skin. Gentle, pure and natural, with no artifical additives, it is sustainably farmed with beef and honey from Scotland, together with sweet almond oil and beeswax- only 4 ingredients and no fillers or nasties.
The balm mimics the skin's natural oils (sebum), and has no scent, providing deep, lasting hydration and restoring balance, free from synthetic ingredients such as toxins or parabens common in some skincare products. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and promotes skin elasticity and regeneration. It leaves no thick, heavy or greasy feeling.
2. Vegetarian moisturising cream balm offers you a paraben-free, detoxifying, firming yet light feel, with blue lotus flower, cotton and white tea. The blue lotus flower is the sacred flower of anti-ageing, filled with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories. Cotton, containing vitamin B, is a skin conditioner and softener, while white tea is effective against sensitivty and pollution, as it targets free radicals.
3. Vegetarian nutrient rich oils that Steve has available - Sweet Almond Oil: Light, almost odourless. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D, E, protein, and a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids. Protects, nourishes and calms eczema irritation, dryness or inflamation. Excellent hair and skin conditioner, as well as helping reduce muscular pain and tightness. Grapeseed Oil: Green in colour, extremely popular as a base oil for skin massage, noted for its fine texture and low odour. Contains Vitamin E, protein and a high percentage of linoleic acid (unsaturated fatty acid). It is a gentle emollient, leaving the skin silky without the grease. Rosehip Oil: A beautiful golden red oil, usually organic from wild plants. Again, a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids, but does not keep as long as almond or grapeseed. Good for scar tissue, wounds, sunburn, eczema and ageing skin. Soya and Wheatgerm Oil: High levels of Vitamin E, particularly good for dry and ageing skin. Sesame Oil: A clear, yellow oil with Vitamin E and rich in many vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium and phosphorus, proteins, lecithin and amino acids. Very commonly used in India for all Ayurvedic types, for head massage, and for blending herbs. Can help improve skin texture, for example in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, or arthritis, reduce swellings, alleviate muscular pain, and protect from the sun. Coconut Oil: A light, pale yellow oil widely used in Southern India, especially in the spring. Very moisturising and softening on the hair and skin, it also helps relieve inflammation, and is suitable for dry and brittle hair. Take care for use with sensitive skin. Solid at room temperature, so requires heating to liquify.
4. Traditional organic essential oils can also be blended into standard oils for application. These include coconut, neelibringadi, maha narayan, navtratna, arnica, marjoram, lavender, fennel, lemon, clove, cardamom, camphor, palmarosa, thyme, lemongrass, rosemary, geranium, peppermint, sandalwood, juniper, cypress, eucalyptus, thyme, grapefruit, teatree, mandarin, ginger, chamomile, ylang ylang, patchouli, turmeric, vetiver plus many more high quality organic oils. Steve also uses rarer exotically sourced oils such as Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Lomi Lomi Frangipane Monoi de Tahiti Oil, Mahanarayan Oil for rejuvenating muscles and joints, plus Balaswagandhadi Oil, Bala Oil and Nirgundi Tail Oil for ayurvedic and Indian sourced remedies. Together we choose the oils that are best suited to your needs during the consultation. For example, a hydrating blend could include Frankincense, Black Pepper, Orange, Sandalwood and Pomegranate, a detoxifying blend could mix Black Pepper, Fennel, Juniper, Eucalyptus and Pomegranate, and an exotic blend could mix Ginger, Fennel, Vetiver, and Clove and would take you off to paradise.
The use of an exfoliating compress (a linen poultice) or a ribbed glove, provide the enhanced performance of skin scrubbing while applying the balm, so removing the top dead layers of skin to leave the younger, fresher skin glowing post treatment.
Relax on the couch while Steve applies the balm evenly over your skin. It is suitable for full body use - on the face, feet and everything inbetween!