Winter Oils

During these cooler months our skin can often get
dry and our lips chapped. Including a little oil both
in your diet and topically can help your skin to stay soft,
moisturised and luscious. Using essential oils in a body
mix also adds a beautiful aroma as well as having many
therapeutic benefits.

So what oils shall I eat?
Tru2U have a range of flavoured flax seed oils that can
be used in salad dressings or over cooked veges. For a
winter bite try the chilli or garlic oil, great for dipping
breads or dashing over an egg dish. On roast potatoes,
the cracker pepper with a little Himalayan rock salt is
delicious.

Waihi Bush have a flax oil for everybody – pregnant
woman, children, those who are venturing into the
realms of healthy eating and the committed oil
connoisseurs. Ask our in store naturopath which
variety best suits your needs.

Coconut oil is wonderful if you can get your hands
on some. There is currently a worldwide demand,
however we are endeavouring to ensure a regular organic
supply. Pure Wellbeing has a new high quality raw
coconut available.

A little olive oil (not heated) is always a wonderful
accompaniment to any meal and in particular the Mas
Portell organic extra virgin and the Simunovich range
are superb.

If you like a rich flavoursome oil, a little dash of
Grove organic extra virgin avocado oil goes a long way to
enhancing a meal. And don’t forget the skin enhancing
qualities of Udo’s 3,6,& 9 oil that is great on salads, in
smoothies, or by the tablespoon or capsule.

What oils shall I put on my body?
Sweet almond oil is one of the best all over body
moisturisers. It can be used on the face and is wonderful
for baby massage. Add a little rose for a gentle fragrance
that is very nurturing and loving.

Sesame oil is an age old Ayurvedic tradition and is
especially helpful this time of year as it is warming and
grounding and is great for sore stiff joints. Warm in a
bowl of hot water and give yourself a full body massage
before a hot shower.

Fragranced coconut oil (sandalwood, rose or frangipani)
is a light, non-greasy affordable option that can be used
after the bath or shower without staining your clothes.
Essential oils such as jasmine, ylang ylang, orange
and frankincense are all mood enhancers and are great
additions to a hot bath, an oil burner or a body oil blend
to pick up your mood, feel sensual and soothed.

Loving your lips
For your lips, a little bit of manuka honey is soothing
and sweet and can help with the dry tight feeling that
comes from sun, wind or cold exposure. For easier
convenience use a balm with a sunscreen to keep your
lips kissable. Dr Haushka, Weleda and Terra Tints all
offer quality options.