If someone had said to me there will come a day when my daily use of Botani’s Olive Skin Serum would be put to the test, I wouldn’t have taken much notice. But the day arrived unexpectedly while travelling in Greece with my family, six months ago, in the biting cold winter of northern Greece.

The Olive Skin Serum became my skin saviour.

As long as I had this precious little bottle with me, my skin felt safe and protected from the cold climatic conditions. I took it everywhere to keep my skin hydrated, supple and nourished. Meeting my sister during my travels, further cemented my devotion, when I noticed how territorial I became over the little Olive Skin Serum I had left. “You can use anything, but don’t touch my Olive Skin Serum!”, I heard myself unapologetically saying to her. She looked gobsmacked, but I didn’t care.

I had rescued my serum and my skin.

Six months later and now in the heart of Melbourne’s winter, my Olive Skin serum is working wonders for my sensitive skin. Being a working mum with a busy lifestyle, I don’t have a lot of time in the morning to perform lengthy skincare routines.  As I don’t much makeup or foundation, I have found a simple way to achieve skin radiance on a daily basis.

Why is this product doing the job so well? What’s so special about it?

My conversations with Barbara Filokostas, founder of Botani Australia and research into the Olive Skin serum have revealed the significance of this product and its many benefits to our skin.  Barbara has often said, that we are often looking for the ‘miracle cure ’ for our skin, without really understanding our skin and its natural rhythms. Human skin contains up to 12-13% Squalene, which starts to deplete as we age. Botáni’s Olive Skin Serum contains pure Squalene derived from organic olives, which is bio-compatible with human skin,  penetrates deeply and locks moisture right where our skin needs it. The Olive Skin Serum is an all-in-one product, it acts as a hydrator, cell rejuvenator and skin anti-oxidant, which makes it an effective all season product. You may want to read further on squalene on the Botani website: http://www.botani.com.au/skin-library/about-the-skin/Squalene.html

I have come to realise that Olive Squalene is not just a fad, it is a timeless ingredient, vital for our skin health and youthful complexion. My enthusiasm has also translated into a video which I worked on with the Botani team over the past few months. Click on link to view: Botani Olive Skin Serum

I have also been thrilled with customer testimonials on the Olive Skin Serum and how it makes their skin glow. You may like to read some recent testimonials on the Beauty Heaven website: http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/skin-care/anti-ageing/25183-botani-olive-skin 

This smart serum is an essential companion to our daily skin care.

Healthy Skin Starts on the Inside

Keeping your skin hydrated always starts on the inside.  Even in winter, you need to be drinking plenty of water.  Forget about the ice cold glass of water, drink it at room temperature.  Some people even like it hot. You will probably naturally tend to drink more hot drinks, but don’t always reach for the coffee, tea or that delicious hot chocolate.  There are other options.  Try some herbal teas. A fresh slice of ginger in hot water makes a simple delicious tea, add some lemon or other spices for something more exotic. Ginger and other spices such as cinnamon and cardamom are warming and help to improve your circulation.

Essential fatty acids are vital all year round, but even more so during winter.  The skin produces less oil this time of year, making it more susceptible to dryness and itchiness.

Essential Fatty Acids need to be taken in our food and supplements, as the body is unable to produce them. As they play a vital role in the structure of every cell, a deficiency can affect every cell and organ in the body. The most obvious sign of this will be with the skin.

Deficiencies in these nutrients can lead to a variety of skin problems including dry scaly skin, dandruff, wrinkling, and even hair loss. Essential Fatty Acids are a must for sufferers of conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and allergies.

Including Essential Fatty Acids in your diet helps to keep you healthy and your skin hydrated and strong. This helps to protect the skin from skin damage from pollutants, the weather and even aging.

Foods that are naturally high in Omega-3 & 6’s  are; Flaxseeds (you can add these to your morning cereal), other seeds and nuts are also high in Essential Fatty Acids, along with avocados, leafy green veggies and of course fish, particularly salmon, tuna and sardines. Cold pressed, virgin  oils, such as canola oil and Olive oil.

Supplementation is a good option to ensure that you are getting sufficent Essential Fatty Acids. Look for a well-known brand of Fish Oil supplements.

From Andrea – your Botáni Naturopath