10 Foods That Heal Dry Winter Skin

Winter elements and daily routine changes can rob the skin of needed moisture and nutrients. People drink less water during the winter months, although our bodies need just as much as we do in the thirsty summer months. Indoor and automobile heaters tend to chap and irritate skin as well as heavy  clothing and dense, course fabrics.

This list of foods contain precious vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that protect and recover your skin from the elements. Vitamins A, C, D, E, and good fats plump and soften the skin cells.

1-Avocado

2-Oily Fish

(salmon, Sardines, Mackerel)

3-Coconut and Coconut Oil

4-Olives and Olive Oil

5-Leafy Greens

( Kale, Spinach, Collards)

6-Oatmeal

7-Orange Root Vegetables and Pumpkin

( winter squash, carrots, sweet potato)

8-Kiwi

9-Healthy Nuts 

( Walnuts, Almonds,)

10-Flax Seeds and Sunflower Seeds

Try working 4 or more of these foods into your daily diet during the cold winter months and you'll see and feel the difference in your skin. Also, try to using humidifiers at home, wearing soft breathable fabrics and washing your body with goat's milk soap or  gentle soap alternatives. We have great Facials at Urban Sanctuary to hydrate and replenish devitalized skin.Check our pricing, browse our service menus and shop our skin care and body products online.

Nettle Remedy Oil: A Winter Wonder for Dry Itchy Skin and Achy Joints

Nettle Remedy Oil can be purchased at Urban Sanctuary. Shop our Farmesthetics products online.

Nettle (Urtica Dioica) has been employed for centuries in both the Eastern and Western worlds to treat allergies, skin irritations, internal health problems and arthritis. Nettle leaf is commonly prescribed in Germany to treat bladder infections, kidney stones, allergies and arthritis. It is very popular in Austria, England and China, as well. Nettle is a wonder cure for skin irritations and achy joints. Recent studies conducted at the National School of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland Oregon, show that Nettle is extremely effective for treating allergies with little to no negative side effects. Try Nettle Remedy Oil for:

• achy joints
• stiff fingers and toes
• high blood pressure
• allergies
• childhood eczema
• dry scalp and dandruff
• sciatica
• bronchitus
• bursitus
• bladder infections
• cold and flu

Nervous tension and many of the above ailments are well remedied with topical application Of Nettles Remedy Oil. Take a hot bath with 2-4 capfuls in it. Try scalp massage, abdominal massage, a chest rub, neck rub, hand and foot massage or a full body massage with Nettles Oil. These methods of application will allow you to reap the healing benefits for yourself.

Call Urban Sanctuary at 706-613-3947 to book yourself a massage incorporating our Farmesthetics Nettle Remedy oil or to purchase a bottle for home use. View our foot massage, scalp massage, specialty massage, products and gift certificates online. Urban Sanctuary has been voted Best Day Spa in Athens, Georgia 8 times! We are open 7 days a week. Be kind to yourself. Unwind at Urban Sanctuary... 

Add 2-4 caps full of Nettle Remedy Oil to a hot bath for relief from arthritis, dry itchy skin and nervous tension.

Cherry: For Bright Beautiful Skin

    















          
      
      Sweet smelling cherry facials are a great solution for dull skin. Vitamin rich cherry brightens and softens the face beautifully, while addressing hyperpigmentation, sun damage and dryness. Naturopathica’s Sweet Cherry Enzyme Peel is one of our favorite skin remedies. We absolutely  love this anti-oxidant boosting mixture of cherry and pomegranate extract. It feels and smells divine!
     
      Women with  dry skin and those who travel frequently benefit wonderfully from a Cherry Brightening Facial. It's the perfect facial to liven up and revitalize dry, stressed complexions periodically... For clients wishing to visibly reduce sun-damage or hyperpigmentation, a monthly Cherry Brightening Facial or two is recommended. A twice weekly application of a cherry mask or peel at home will greatly improve results over time. Whichever concerns your face, the natural, vitamin rich properties of cherry make skin bright and beautiful.

      Cherries are known for their vitamin and phytochemical content, especially Vitamin C and Beta Carotene. They are packed full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. The darker a cherry's skin is, the more skin-soothing chemicals it holds. Cherries are also natural humectants, meaning they retain moisture. These combined properties make them great for dry, inflamed skin. Eat cherries for a good complexion as well as other health benefits.

     At Urban Sanctuary, our Cherry Brightening Facial starts with a skin analysis, followed by a deep skin cleanse and steam to open the pores. The lactic acid and fruit enzymes of the Sweet Cherry Enyzme slough off dry, dead skin. Its enticing, sweet smell reminds us of cherry jubilee! Your esthetician may perform extractions for any remaining clogged pores. A cooling, hydrating mask turns freshly exfoliated skin to silk... A combination of moisturizers and serums are massaged into your skin to complete your revitalizing facial. 

      



















       Our enzyme peel facials use a 15% strength peel formula by Naturopathica, and we carry a 3% version for at-home use. Naturopathica’s Sweet Cherry Enzyme Peel uses sweet cherry puree and pomegranate extract to exfoliate and pump the skin full of antioxidants, promoting a smooth and bright complexion. In addition, this peel features resveratrol, the antioxidant in wine that makes it “heart healthy.” Naturally-derived acids, including lactic acid, work with the properties of the fruit to eat away dry, damaged skin.
 
     Call Urban Sanctuary at 706-613-3947 to inquire about our  Sweet Cherry Brightening Facial or other skin brightening treatments, such as advanced microdermabrasion. Our entire facial menu and extras can be found on our website facial extras  - you may also email us at info@urbansanctuaryspa.com for a personal skincare consultation.

    Stop by our spa boutique any day of the week if you'd like to take a jar of the enzyme peel home with you. You'll enjoy a visible difference in the smoothness and brightness of your face in just a few weeks of regular masks.