Managing dry skin..

South Tampa Skincare Blog for November-

How to manage dry skin during the winter months and beyond…

Dry skin can be very uncomfortable and drive you mad.  It feels tight, it  peels, flakes and in some cases cracks(which if left unattended can lead to infection). So who wants itchy, tight, flaky, infected skin? No one, that’s who!

So, how do we prevent or repair dry skin? First we start by identifying the causes. First offender is usually a change in weather, i.e. from hot to cold. When there is less moisture in the air, the skin suffers. We usually also crank up the heat indoors, which compounds the problem and dries skin out even more. It’s a good idea to have a humidifier plugged in at home, and if possible, work. This will reintroduce moisture into your environment.  It is also wise for sufferers of dry skin to limit their long, hot showers in the mornings or evenings. Even though a long, hot shower feels super awesome, it’s bad news for the skin because it strips the moisture barrier( the natural oil that protects the skin). What you do in the shower also matters, using harsh cleansers, scrubs and loofahs does nothing to help improve a dry skin condition.  You must treat dry skin with a gentle hand and NO chemical ingredients.  Use a mild, chemical free cleanser and use gentle massage strokes to apply your cleansers. Aggressively scrubbing the skin will further irritate and strip the skin, causing a viscous cycle.  Make sure that you apply a hydrator as soon as you exit the shower(towel off lightly, keeping the skin somewhat moist) again, make sure whatever you are using is chemical and dye free.

Raw coconut oil makes an amazing dry skin moisturizer. It can also heal cracked skin and repair the lipid barrier. When I say coconut oil, I do not mean coconut scented oil! I mean raw coconut oil that one would use to cook with. It has virtually no scent and is very emollient and has been shown to repair and heal the skin. You may not want to use coconut oil as your permanent form of hydration, but if the situation is extreme, it can be very helpful.

In my opinion, the skin is the window to your over all health. Often times if we are plagued by a chronic condition, there is an internal reason. Dry skin can sometimes be caused by prolonged illness, medication use, improper diet or emotional upset. So it is important to take these factors into consideration when analyzing your dry and itchy skin. If you notice a change in your skin after starting any new regimen(internal or external) consult your health care provider, as there may be an aggravating factor involved.

What can you eat to improve dry skin?

Foods high in omega-3s like salmon, tuna, and trout. If fish isn’t your thing, look for flax-seed, avocado, and walnuts.

If skin is dehydrated and cracked, look to dishes containing zinc. Oysters, crab, legumes, spinach.

Foods rich in vitamin A are also helpful, such as butternut squash and pumpkins

Foods rich in Vitamin E- such as broccoli, seeds, nuts and leafy greens

H2O also known as water ;). Excellent not only for hydration but for removing any free floating toxins!

Receiving professional skincare treatments can also be very beneficial. Schedule your treatment soon and together we can attempt to figure out what is causing your condition and start a plan to resolve it!

No more pain, no more acne stress. no pain no downtime, take care and go to the dermatologist. It is the best thing you can do to solve your facial problems. She also cares for teenagers, so you can feel better, hire a dermatologist, it is extremely necessary to have good and healthy skin.

Faced with dry skin, sometimes there is not much to do, but it is always advisable to exercise and have good nutrition. That is why it is good that you work on your body and food, for this you can count on nutrisystem. In this service you will find the best trainers and physical trainers that will take you to the goals you want. Obtain an enviable health, with a good diet, exercises and a good life routine will change your life.

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Better looking skin without the use of chemicals!

South Tampa Day Spa Skincare Tips

Can you get better looking skin without the use of peels or chemicals? Absolutely!

There is an unfortunate misconception about all natural, holistic skincare. Some people think that these products are ineffective and basically “fluff”. That in order to get real results, you need chemicals, usually in the form of aggressive skin peel and injections. I am here to tell you, that it is simply untrue. There are many skincare that is proven to be effective especially for those women who has loose skin, some products are proved effective and safe even if your problem is on How to tighten vagina, there are products that will fit to you.

You can absolutely get all the results you would with peels etc, without the use of harmful chemicals or aggressive treatments. As a matter of fact, I am of the philosophy that you can get significantly better results.

The human skin is a living breathing organ. It absorbs everything that is topically applied. When we use harmful, harsh chemicals, the skin will revolt. It will react and use it’s natural defense mechanisms to fight the chemicals, which in the long run, will cause the skin to break down and as a result age faster. The irony with chemical rich skincare, is that many of the so called”anti-ageing” ingredients, that most skincare companies use, actually induce and speed up the skin’s ageing process!. These products occlude and suffocate the skin. The worst part is that we absorb these chemicals into the blood stream!

 

We try to be aware of what we put into our bodies; we need to equally as cautious about what we put on our bodies! The use of chemical free products will be more readily accepted by your skin and the active ingredients will work better without the skin trying to sort through and repel chemicals. Most natural skincare lines can provide skin peels and powerful anti- ageing ingredients without harsh side effects and no down time.

It is important to point out that some “natural” skincare lines should not be taken at face value.  Make sure that you read the ingredients and ask questions. Sadly, some companies will use only one natural ingredient supported by a bunch of chemicals and call it “All natural”.

Here is a list of bad news skincare ingredients to avoid!

  1. imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea — These are the most commonly used preservatives after the parabens. They are well established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis. These chemicals are toxic.

2. Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes.

3. Petrolatum — Petrolatum is mineral oil. Mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body’s own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping. You are being sold a product that creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate.

4. Propylene Glycol – Has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions.

5. PVP/VA Copolymer — A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.

6. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate — This synthetic substance is used in shampoos for its detergent and foam-building abilities. It causes eye irritations, skin rashes, hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, and allergic reactions. It is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the parenthetic explanation “comes from coconut.”

7. Stearalkonium Chloride — A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health. Toxic.

8. Synthetic Colors — The synthetic colors used to supposedly make a cosmetic “pretty” should be avoided at all costs, along with hair dyes. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Synthetic colors are believed to be cancer-causing agents. If a cosmetic contains them, don’t use it.

9. Synthetic Fragrances — The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply say “Fragrance.” Some of the problems caused by these chemicals are headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation by a cosmetic that has the word “Fragrance” on the ingredients label.

10. Triethanolamine — Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.