Insider Picks

Spring is just around the corner, so we decided to ask a few
of our office self confessed “beauty junkies” what their spring “must- have”
recommendations are.

Living Nature Vitalising Exfolliant

“I love this product in the spring!” It’s the perfect tool to
help say goodbye to winter’s dry, dull skin. After just one use my skin looks so
fresh!”

Raw Gaia’s MSM Beauty Cream

“Hands down…this is the best product to rejuvenate and repair
tired winter skin. It will also help combat the incidental sun damage you may
acquire while working on your spring tan.”

Living Nature Daily Defence with SPF 15

“As the days get longer and we spend more time out in the sun,
it’s important to remember sun protection. This product is amazing! If you have
normal to oily skin, it will double as a moisturizer and SPF in-one. However, if
your skin is more on the dry side, you may need to first apply a daily
moisturizer.”

Primavera’s Ginger Lime Body Wash & Body Lotion

“Ahhhh seriously…just
try to use either of these two products and not feel as fresh and energized as a
beautiful spring day. It’s heaven!”

John Masters Rose Foaming Face Wash

“Okay…I realize this isn’t just a spring “must-have”, but I
love this face wash. In the spring and summer when my skin is less dry, I can
actually skip on moisturizer some days because it leaves my skin so soft and
naturally moisturized. The smell is absolutely divine!”

squeeky clean

Do we really need to be squeaky clean? That squeaky clean feeling your skin has after a soapy shower is the result of all your natural oils being stripped from your skin. Not only is it making your skin dry, but it is distressing the natural ph balance of your skin. This process does much more harm than good. Natural oils keep your skin healthy, and prevent premature aging. For some, this stripping process can even upset the natural balance so much that an over production of oil occurs. Your well-intended cleaning routine may be the cause of your dry or even overly oily skin. The best way to know for sure is to trade in your current soaps, and shower gels for a natural, organic alternative.

Step 1:

Stop using all products that contain sodium laureth sulfate(SLS) or sodium larel sulfate and other unnecessary synthetic chemicals and fragrances. SLS is known to alter the skins structure and allows other chemicals to penetrate into the skin. SLS is used to make products foam; unfortunately, it is also a skin irritant and dries the skin.

Step 2: Look for new products with simple, organic ingredients that are fragranced with essential oils. You should be able to recognize most of the ingredients. Any ingredients you don’t recognize research here at Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database.

Step 3: Okay..now that you are no longer using harsh, abrasive, chemical-laden cleansing products… enjoy your new healthy, natural glow that only nature can provide!

Top Picks:

Body Cleansers:

RELAX Lavender Body Wash by Primavera

Refreshing Body Wash by Living Nature

Manuka Honey Nourishing Body Wash by Living Nature

Living Nature Body Essential - Vitalising

Facial Cleansers:

john masters organics Rose Foaming Face Wash

Raw Gaia’s Living Facial Cleanser

Vitalising Cleanser by Living Nature

Purifying Cleanser by Living Nature

Which Raw Gaia products

are best for your skin & a

recommended skin care routine:

Here you will find our recommendations to help you decide which Raw Gaia products may be
best for your type of skin and condition as well as a suggested skin care routine.
If you need information on how to use any of the skin care products mentioned here, please visit
the relevant product page at posh organix.

SKIN CARE ROUTINE

This is the general skin care routine we would recommend. Feel free to adapt it according to your
type of skin and condition, as described below.

Daily morning care:

· Wash your face with warm water. You can use a soft facial loofah to gently exfoliate your
skin. If you have dry skin, avoid using soap on your face.
· If necessary, apply the Living Facial Cleanser.
· Mist your face with the Floral Face Toner
· Use one of Raw Gaia’s Moisturizers or creams. If you want the moisturizer to sink in more
readily, you can mist your face with the Toner after applying the moisturizer or apply to wet
skin. Use a very small amount of moisturizer if you are going to use make up.

Daily evening care:

· Wash your face with warm water. If your skin is dry, avoid using soap on your face.
· Cleanse using the Living Facial Cleanser (it will remove dirt, makeup, mascara, etc)
· Mist your face with the Floral Face Toner
· Use one of Raw Gaia’s Moisturizers or creams. In the evening, you may want to apply more
moisturizer / cream than in the morning.
· Apply the Revitalising Eye Oil for extra care in the area around the eyes.

To keep your face nicely glowing and cleansed, once a week use the Raw Chocolate Face Pack or the Sun-dried Green Clay Face Pack.

General body care:

After a shower or bath, you can use any of Raw Gaia’s moisturizers and creams as hand and body
creams. The Coconut Butter and Shea Butter are also excellent moisturizers for arms and legs. Shea
Butter is particularly good for very dry skin. Or you can use the Living Beauty Massage Bar or the
Detox Massage Bar, which are particularly nice after a shower or bath.
To wash your body and hands, use any of our Raw Soaps. They are extremely gentle, feel very
nice to use and will not dry out your skin.

PRODUCTS FOR OILY SKIN AND/OR ACNE:

For oily skin and/or acne, we would recommend:
· Raw Chocolate Face Pack or Sun-Dried Green Clay, once a week
· Living Facial Cleanser, applying it once or twice a day
· Witchhazel Floral W ater, which is also very good for oily skin, so can you use it once a day or
whenever it feels appropriate
· As a moisturizer, you can try the MSM Beauty Spray, which is a very light moisturizer. You can
also use the MSM Beauty Cream provided you use it very lightly (it may help to apply it on
your face with wet hands).
· Please note that the Living Facial Cleanser will moisturize your skin, so if your skin is very oily,
you may not need to use a moisturizer / cream separately.
· The Floral Face Toner will help to balance the skin.

PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Many adults and babies with extremely sensitive skin or suffering from skin conditions such as
dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, etc. have found our skin care range truly effective. We think that this
is due to the purity and living nature of our products and the use of plant-based ingredients that
have special soothing and healing qualities.
So, in regards to selecting a moisturizer, you can try the Hemp Living Moisturizer or the For Her
Babies Living Cream. The latter does not contain any essential oils and is therefore recommended
for people sensitive to them.
If you are sensitive to essential oils, avoid those products that contain essential oils and use instead
Raw Gaia’s organic, cold-pressed oils and floral waters according to your particular needs.
Other products that are generally suitable for sensitive skin:
· Sun-Dried Green Clay, used once a week
· Floral Face Toner
· As a cleanser, you can use a Floral Water (like Rose) instead of the Living Facial Cleanser.

PRODUCTS FOR COMBINATION SKIN:

For combination skin, we recommend the following:
· Living Facial Cleanser, applying it once or twice a day.
· Use one of Raw Gaia’s moisturizers / creams except in oily areas. (The cleanser will moisturise
your skin, therefore you may not need to use a moisturiser/ cream in the oily parts of your face.

The Raw Gaia Team