I’ve been thinking about this a lot more recently.

In psychology, masking refers to “camouflaging” when someone attempts to hide their natural personality or behaviours to conform to social pressures, abuse or harassment. Masking can also refer to concealing emotions, hiding your authentic self or changing your behaviour to “fit in”.

Masking happens for many reasons but the root of it seems to be safety, security and acceptance. People-pleasing is a form of masking.

I’ve always felt the skin is not just a shield to protect us from the external environment but also a mirror to reflect our internal universe.

When there is alignment, expansion and flow, the skin glows. When there is stagnation or suppression, we can only ignore it for that long until our body can’t take any more and rebel. It’s the only way to get our attention to change things because what’s “working” is no longer working.

I’ve seen in my patients when they make changes that’s aligned with who they are and who they want to be (based on their core desires and not others), their skin seems to breathe a sigh relief. Their spots calm, wrinkles soften, skin tone more even and texture smoother.

I’ve seen this in myself. My skin was irritated, splitting, weeping and painful. It was how I was feeling inside of me as the world I knew crumbled and I had to rebuild new foundations, based on who I truly was and who I wanted to be.

If you’re struggling with your skin, consider asking yourself if you’re wearing a mask in your life that is no longer serving you and it’s begging for your attention to change.

Taking down the mask is uncomfortable, totally unglamorous and often heart-wrenchingly painful. Sometimes it’s just easier to keep the mask on and find other ways to plaster the cracks or numb the grumble inside. There’s plenty of ways to do that.

And yet, you catch a glimpse of the possible light shining through and feel there’s more living and life waiting for you.

Find a community to support you in the transition. Seek the guidance of a coach, practitioner or therapist if you feel called to.

It’s a road less travelled for sure and somehow I feel it will be totally worth it ❤️ ...

Sharing something that’s been on my mind recently. I used to think me not wanting to ask for help was my way of not wanting to burden other people. I was being the bigger person.

However, I’ve come to realise there is a deeper reason and is really a way to protect myself.

The healing continues as I’m shedding the fear around me and opening myself up again to receive.

I hope this helps if you feel the same.
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Read this if you’re new to microneedling. Which one will you choose?
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Often underestimated in the journey to healthier skin.
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How does strength/weight training (ie building muscle) improve skin & slow down ageing?
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Apart from feeling stronger and standing taller, strength training also:-
🔹 Improves insulin sensitivity which means cells are more efficient in using up glucose (sugar) so excess does not circulate in the blood which results in cellular glycation (rusting & crusting leading to more wrinkles)

🔹Boost Human Growth Hormone (HGH) which helps to maintain, build and repair heathy tissues. It increases bone density, increases muscle mass and decrease body fat. This helps to maintain the structure of the face which can look gaunt as the years pass due to loss of facial bone density.

🔹 Boost testosterone which declines with age. Testosterone is important for energy, sex drive, mental clarity, firm muscle and skin

🔹 Boost serotonin and endorphins to help reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep

🔹 Don’t forget you can get a good sweat which is great for detoxing

🔹 Improve circulation so more oxygen, nutrients and colour goes to your skin
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I need to point out however, taken to extreme can accelerate the ageing process. It’s about balance and nourishing your body enough so it doesn’t go into catabolic state (wear & tear) which is not healthy for hormones. I would recommend working with a trainer/teacher/practitioner if you’re just starting who respects the uniqueness of a woman’s body, cycle & hormones. As Dr Stacy Sim say “Women are not small men!”
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Remember think strong and healthy, not just weight loss. Are you incorporating strength training into your beauty routine?
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Words can heal or destroy.

It can help us focus and direct our intentions for the life we want or don’t want.

Words can help us change our old patterns and rewrite our future. It can help us navigate through life with a little more awareness, ownership and courage.

Words can make peace or war. Within us or outside of us.

It can stir emotions, sometimes without warning. Delirious joy or overwhelming sadness.

Balancing hormones, tears clearing, energy flowing and skin glowing. Words can be a powerful part of the healing journey.

Do you have a mantra for 2023? Here’s some of mine. Feel free to take what you need if it resonates with you
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