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Problem Skin, What do I do…
The only skin disease which can be untreatable is malignant
melanoma. Most skin conditions can
be treated and are not life threatening. The only thing they
can threaten is your confidence.
ACNE
Adolescent Acne and Adult Acne affect millions of people
and if taken care of early on can almost always be successfully
treated.
Acne occurs from several things. It starts with clogged pores
and because of the increased levels of the male sex hormone
androgen, (which is also found in women), creates more oil
which backs up in the pores which can cause the dreaded blackhead.
When the bacteria feeds on this oil (sebum), you get inflammation.
A blemish is caused by the bodys defense of fighting off the
bacteria.
Contrary to popular belief, eating chocolate and fried foods
cannot give you spots. Some acne can be caused by over excess
of dairy and acidic foods. You should
always eat a healthy well-balanced diet which contains a lot
of fruits and vegetables. This will also help you fight off
free radicals. Stress can also be a contributing factor.
Treatment
Wash your face two to three times a day to remove excess
oil. Never use soap. Soap is high in alkaline and over time
will strip away all the water and natural oils out of the
skin. This will make your skin become dehydrated and can have
reverse effects. The skin will actually start to produce oil
to over compensate. Our Clarifying Citrus Cleanser is gentle
and acts as a natural astringent.
Use an alcohol free toner. Alcohol can be very drying. Tap
and hard water leave mineral deposits on the skin which can
cause skin to feel tight, dry and flaky. This will often cause
clients to believe their skin is drier than it is, as a result
they may over moisturize which can cause congestion or breakout.
Our Purifying Toner removes mineral residue, lightly hydrates
without adding oil and prepares skin for the proper protective
treatment.
Use an oil free sunblock everyday. Use a product that is oil
free and PABA free. This will not clog the pores and will
lightly hydrate and protect your skin from harmful rays. Try
our Sun Defense SPF 30 for your everyday sun protection.
Do not use abrasive scrubs. This can cause more irritation
to the skin and can cause a lot
of inflammation. For exfoliating try our Pumpkin/Papaya
Enzyme Peel. This is a gentle peel
that will remove dead skin cells and leaves the skin soft,
smooth, and glowing.
Avoid Dairy if you breakout around the jawline and chin area.
We know it is hard by try cutting out milk, ice cream, yogurt
and cheese for a while until your skin start to clear up!
Limit orange juice if you have breakouts around the cheek
area. You may have too much acidic foods in your diet.
Try to reduce stress. Easier said than done, but stress is
a huge culprit for breakouts. Try to find time in your day
to relax. Meditate or take up a Yoga Class.
Don’t Pick. Picking at your skin can cause more breakouts
and scarring. Try to get regular facials or give yourself
a facial once a week. Try our Detoxifying Mask as part of
your facial treatment.
Add Chelated Zinc to your vitamin list. Research has shown
that Zinc has acne fighting ingredients which can reduce the
production of sebum (oil) while helping with the repair process.
Get lots of rest! Try to get a least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Rosacea
Rosacea is sometimes referred to as adult acne, but instead
of blackheads, you get extreme flushing and enlarged blood
vessels. Overtime, the nose can become very swollen and red.
The cause is unknown but it is found more often in people
with fair skin.
Treatments
Topical and oral antibiotics can help to control the problem.
Do not use harsh cleansers or alcohol. Use gentle cleansers
and toners that are formulated for sensitive skin. Also,
stay away from products that contain artificial fragrance
and color. Try our Chamomile Gentle Cleanser and Toner if
you suffer from this skin condition.
Use a soothing mask that contains green tea, chamomile and
other soothing ingredients once a week to calm the redness
down. We have a wonderful green tea gel mask that will calm
and leave the skin feeling refreshed.
Avoid spicy food, hot drinks and SUN! |
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