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Clean Beauty Expert Series: Nadia Murdock on Moringa Oil for Combination Skin
Nadia Murdock is a nationally recognized fitness coach, published author and regular on-air fitness expert as seen on E! News, Fox, Today.com, Harper's Bazaar and Life & Style just to name a few. She is living proof that her “train your mind, change your body” method works. After changing her own life via her own weight loss journey to a healthier lifestyle, she became dedicated to sharing that power with others through teaching fitness classes and her company Nadia Murdock Fit. She also enjoys all forms of fitness from Barre to Zumba and never goes a day without breaking a sweat. Follow her on facebook, twitter, and instagram.
Skin type: Combination
I definitely have combination skin and I find that my skin changes during the seasons. In the summer I am super oily and in the winter I have an oily t-zone but dry in other areas of my face.
How she incorporates moringa oil into her daily routine:
When I was first introduced to Moringa oil I immediately found a multitude of ways to incorporate it into my everyday lifestyle and beauty needs. From throwing it into my gym bag to using it at night before bed it really became a part of my everyday routine.
Last winter Moringa oil was the perfect addition to my daily moisturizer giving my skin the extra hydration it needed to battle the cold weather and also attack the dry sections of my face during the winter months.
Most recently I have been using the oil once I found out I was pregnant. I started to research the benefits of natural oils to eliminate stretch marks and soothe itchy skin due to the rapid growth and stretching of the stomach. Yet again, Moringa oil was the perfect solution to my beauty needs. Unlike most oils it does not leave a greasy residue on the skin which may stain my clothing so this allowed me to use the oil day and night on my stomach.
Favorite moringa oil DIY tips and tricks?
My latest oil discovery has been Pumpkin Seed Oil that is known to treat acne prone skin because of the high amounts of linoleic acid. I decided to combine it the Moringa oil because it soothes damaged skin, minimizes the signs of aging and rich in moisture as well as antioxidants. Needles to say this was the perfect boost to some of my regular facial masks!
All you need is the following:
- Your favorite facial mask, I usually opt for a clay mask.
- One capsule of pumpkin seed oil (you can possibly get away with half a capsule if you don’t apply to the neck, but you should never neglect the neck!)
- 2-3 pumps of moringa oil
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and then apply to face and neck. Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 mins.
- Remove by rinsing with lukewarm water or a wet warm wash cloth. Your skin will feel so soft!