Spring is the time of renewal and regeneration - the season to stimulate stagnant skin and to refine, restore, support and strengthen the barrier function of post-winter skin.
If you aren't yet incorporating a Gua Sha tool into your skin care routine, you'll want to. Gua sha helps to stimulate circulation and lymphatic movement, promotes detoxification, helps reduce puffiness and inflammation. In addition to dispersing stagnation that shows up as tension or congestion in the skin, it has a calming effect on the nervous system.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with the element of wind which can cause an increase in headaches and neck pain. Since Gua sha helps to purge and flush, it's important to HYDRATE and replenish the skin.
Three key products to switch up in the spring when addressing stagnation and detoxification are:
Cleanser:
For a deep purge, Laurel Deep Clarity Oil Cleanser contains a blend of 'oil pulling' oils to stimulate lymphatic movement, help clear pores and purge congested skin. Use daily for 10-15 days and then to once a week. If the congestion is reduced without any breakouts, continue to use the cleanser. Avoid if your skin barrier is compromised or damaged. Laurel's Essential Lipids Oil Cleanser would be a better option for sensitive or reactive skin.
Eminence Charcoal Exfoliating Gel Cleanser can be used daily for oily complexions. Other skin types would alternate with another cleanser using only every few days. It gently washes away impurities, removes excess oil and reduces the appearance of pores. The charcoal helps absorb impurities from pores, blue matcha revitalizes your skin while peppermint cools and refreshes it.
HUNA Calendula Cleansing Gel is gentle, soothing gel cleanser featuring calendula to support lymphatic flow and calm inflamed or congested skin while cleansing.
Exfoliator
Exfoliation is key to refining the skin. It removes dead skin cells, allowing new cells to surface and prevents build up and pore congestion. We love how Skin Frequency Enlighten makes exfoliation easy and safe for all skin types, even sensitive. For sensitive skin, limited to 1x per week, other skin types can use up to 3x per week.
Eminence Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant is a powder to foam exfoliant with a microgreens complex to revitalize, detoxify and purify skin for a brighter more beautiful complexion. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive.
Laurel Almond Rose Exfoliant is a double-duty hydrating mask and exfoliant that providing gentle refines and nourishmes. Its grains remove dull cells, while roots and petals hydrate and enrich the skin.
Masque
Masques are powerhouses that help to correct and treat a specific skin concern.
Eminence's Eight Greens Phyto Masque HOT and Lime Stimulating Masque contain paprika to stimulate circulation and detoxify the skin leaving it a rosy glow. Great for mature hormonal skin.
Eminence's Turmeric Treatment is a powder treatment that does double duty: as an exfoliator and mask. Rich in anti-inflammatory properties, it helps refine and brighten your complexion. Ideal for hyperpigmentation/sun damage.
Laurel's Detox Mask is also a powder mask that contains clarifying clays, nourishing roots and soothing anti-inflammatory herbs and flowers to draw out impurities, hydrate, nourish and soothe skin resulting in clearer skin, smaller pores, reduced redness and breakouts.
Eminence's Snow Mushroom + Reishi Masque contains snow and Reishi mushrooms that are known for their detoxifying effects while caffeine stimulates the skin. This anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich and hydrating mask promotes collagen production, minimizes redness and firms the skin. Apply onto your neck and décolleté to help contour and lift.
Hydrosol — Essential for Detoxification
ince Gua sha and detoxifying treatments help to purge and flush, it’s crucial to HYDRATE and replenish the skin. Hydrosols play a key role in supporting lymphatic flow and calming inflammation.
LAUREL Calendula Single Farm Hydrosol
Aids in detoxification by improving lymphatic flow, reducing inflammation, and calming sensitive or congested skin. It works by acting as a gentle stimulant for lymphatic drainage, aiding in the removal of congestion, and soothing irritation caused by environmental stress.
Key Detoxification and Skin Benefits:
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Lymphatic Support: Calendula is known for its affinity to the lymphatic system, helping to move lymph fluid, reduce swelling, and eliminate congestion in the skin.
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Anti-inflammatory & Soothing: It is ideal for inflamed, reactive, or sensitive skin, providing immediate relief from irritation and redness.
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Skin Barrier Repair: This organic, copper-distilled hydrosol strengthens the skin barrier and aids in healing, reducing the appearance of scars and uneven skin tone.
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Ideal Usage: For maximum benefit, mist generously onto clean skin before applying serums or balms, particularly when dealing with congestion.
More Products Featuring Calendula
Calendula is a powerhouse ingredient for detoxification and lymphatic support. These additional products harness the healing and soothing properties of calendula:
HUNA Calendula Cleansing Gel is a gentle gel cleanser that soothes and detoxifies while supporting lymphatic flow.
HUNA Calendula Healing Mist is a hydrating mist that calms inflammation, reduces congestion, and aids in skin barrier repair.
HUNA Calendula Healing Oil is a nourishing oil that supports detoxification, soothes irritation, and deeply hydrates the skin.
Spring is the season to let your skin breathe, renew, and glow.
Detoxify. Hydrate. Restore.
