The Tata Harper Organic Skincare range is renowned for its natural and organic ingredients and high percentage of actives. Who better to ask for her favourite facial tips for Spring!

‘One of my favorite things I like doing every season is a Detoxifying and Anti-Ageing Facial Sauna. I first create a herbal blend from the list of herbs below. Then I boil water, add the herbal tea blend, place my head over the bowl, cover my head with a towel and stay put for 5-10 minutes…. I follow with our award-winning Rejuvenating Serum which is clinically formulated and loaded with 29 active ingredients to fight the signs of ageing. Your face will be glowing afterwards!’ —TATA

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If you only do one yoga asana this month try…

SUN SALUTATION

With first rays of the spring sun life suddenly feels more positive and all our troubles seem to wash away more easily. To express our gratitude for this vital energy, let’s jump on the yoga mat for a few rounds of Sun Salutation.

Sun Salutation is particularly good for detox and cleansing as it is a relatively gentle sequence stretching your body head to toe and when done with deep breathing it stimulates the body’s metabolism, oxygenates the whole system, balances blood pressure and helps release harmful toxins while bringing a deep relaxing effect.

There are so many variations but they all provide similar benefits - to stretch you head to toes and kick off your metabolism. Only you can experience and find out which one suits you the best but this one goes like this…

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Rose-Marie Swift is at the forefront of the clean beauty sector with her organic make up range RMS Beauty. Swift is a great advocate of living a green and organic lifestyle and highlights the importance of not only what you put on your skin but also what we put in our bodies. We asked Rose-Marie to share her tips for spring cleaning body and mind.

First up, Rose-Marie shares with CONTENT her favourite clean and green ingredients for an energizing and alkalizing juice: kale, swiss-chard, cucumber, celery, lemon and a little apple (try using watermelon when it is in season instead of apple for sweetness). ‘I always add a scoop of Green Superfood powder. This adds all the extra ingredients that make for a perfect juice that may be missing with just the vegetables.’

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During a cleanse it is essential to get your body moving in order to help flush out unwanted toxins and assist movement of all the bodily systems, especially the lymphatic and elimination systems. Movement also encourages oxygen to be pumped around the body, giving you a healthy glow and helps to flush out acidic waste. Active bodies are glowing bodies. During a cleanse you may initially feel like you have less energy. It is therefore best to switch to gentle forms of exercise- or if your are doing a juice cleanse give your body what it needs - rest and plenty of sleep.

Here at Content we have chosen our Top Five Healthy Pursuits in order to help motivate you to get started - keep it fun and mix it up! Exercising will not only help to clear you body of toxins, but it will also leave you feeling energized, happier and less stressed with the release of endorphins!

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There are many little things you can do throughout the 21 day cleanse to enhance your detox. A shower or bath is a great way to destress and unwind, and you can take advantage of those small moments of time in your day to do something nice for yourself that supports your body through the cleansing process. Here are our top 5 cleansing detox products for May.

Amala Detoxifying Body Oil - 97% organic body oil uses Myrtle, Juniper & Cyprus essential oils to cleanse and remove impurities while Sea Algae tones and a trio of Sweet Almond, Jojoba, and Apricot Kernel Oil sinks in quickly nourishing and smoothing skin. Apply immediately after a bath or shower and work into the skin using long stroking motions moving towards the heart to encourage lymphatic circulation and healthy blood flow. Massage encourages not only the elimination of toxins, but it also keeps you in touch with your own body soothing away aches and pains.

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Body Cleanser - A great way to exfoliate all over the body, this sugar scrub takes your daily shower to the next level. Natural citric acid & AHA’s from lemongrass and sugar, powerful antioxidants from açai oil, and caffeine help to reveal more luminous, smooth, and healthy skin. It unclogs pores, increases circulation, and may help heal body acne. Great for keratosis pilaris a common bumpy skin condition that occurs on the arms and legs in both men and women. The lemony aroma is a great pick me up in the morning, and makes us look forward to sunshine and holidays!

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