Skin Care and the Physiology of the Skin

Written by Lori Stryker


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The skin surface is also home to millions of healthy micro-organisms which increase our immunity to pathogenic, or disease-causing bacteria. Thus, our desire to sterilizerepparttar skin also destroys beneficial bacteria, such as streptococcus mutans, and micrococcus luteus . Toners, for instance, are beneficial in keeping bacterial populations down, thus reducing acne flare-ups resulting from microbes which invade and proliferate inrepparttar 114839 pores. Overuse of anti-microbial agents can produce harmful results when too many beneficial bacteria are destroyed, allowing pathogenic bacteria to multiply unchecked onrepparttar 114840 skin. The skin also produces antimicrobial proteins, two of which are called defensins and cathelicidins, which increase whenrepparttar 114841 skin is damaged. Perspiration, necessary forrepparttar 114842 maintenance of internal body temperature, also excretes a germicidal protein called dermicidin to combat bacteria producing body odour. Deodorants also assist in keepingrepparttar 114843 bacterial population down, thus decreasingrepparttar 114844 odours produced as they feed onrepparttar 114845 waste matter excreted byrepparttar 114846 sweat glands. Research has shown that people who wash excessively are more prone to infection and eczema as a result of 'washing" away natural bacteria and germicides too frequently (Awake!, 2004).

The Effect of Natural and Synthetic Cosmetic Ingredients onrepparttar 114847 Skin

A natural substance is any plant or animal extract, rock or mineral which is obtained fromrepparttar 114848 earth (Antczak, 2001). An artificial or synthetic substance is a substance which has been modified through chemical reactions in an industrial process (Antczak, 2001). We use a myriad of cosmetics on our skin, but before we use these beauty aids, three essential questions should be asked:

What isrepparttar 114849 composition ofrepparttar 114850 cosmetic? Why is each ingredient used? Dorepparttar 114851 ingredients have positive or negative effects onrepparttar 114852 skin and body? (See glossary)

Many products claim to be safe or even may appear to be safe, but beyondrepparttar 114853 short-term benefits of usingrepparttar 114854 cosmetic, are there any long term effects from daily absorption of its use? Skin used to be considered an impermeable barrier, but transdermal drugs have proven thatrepparttar 114855 opposite is true;repparttar 114856 skin allows many substances to pass through its layers intorepparttar 114857 bloodstream.

Several factors affectrepparttar 114858 rate with whichrepparttar 114859 skin will absorb various cosmetic ingredients. The condition ofrepparttar 114860 skin, such as whether it is dry or damaged will increase absorption. Cuts, acne or abrasions also increase absorption. Other ways to absorb cosmetic ingredients is to inhale them, such as with hairspray or talcum powder, or throughrepparttar 114861 mucous membranes. Moist substances are most readily absorbed and powders are absorbedrepparttar 114862 least byrepparttar 114863 skin. Many products claim to address a skin issue, such as acne or dry skin, but contain ingredients which exacerbate these problems. For instance, acne treatments may contain comedogenic, or pore-clogging ingredients. Creams that are supposed to treat dry skin may actually striprepparttar 114864 skin of its natural oils which are useful in preventing dryness. Some contain chemicals which seep throughrepparttar 114865 skin and dissolve skin oils and defatrepparttar 114866 skin (Lappe, 1996). A growing trend is chemical sensitivity, which can develop at any time, even after long term use ofrepparttar 114867 same product. The ingredients in many cosmetics cause 20% ofrepparttar 114868 population (U.S. data, Erickson, 2002) to developrepparttar 114869 symptoms of chemical sensitivity. Natural cosmetics emphasize more traditional skin treatments with few of these harsh effects, acknowledging that short term beauty does not balance with long term hazards to health.

The health ofrepparttar 114870 skin is dependent on sound nutritional practices, healthy living and effective, safe protection on its surface. The organic make-up co. can help you achieve healthy, radiant skin by offering a complete line of cosmetics and makeup composed of all natural ingredients, with no animal, synthetic or petroleum-based ingredients. Our products are made fresh for you once we receive your order, and contain preservatives such as tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and other plant oils with anti-microbial properties.

We invite you to give our natural products a try. Our cosmetics and make-up are developed onrepparttar 114871 basis of sound, scientific principles andrepparttar 114872 physiology ofrepparttar 114873 skin. Our products will convince you on their own merit, since they are natural, vegan, and an excellent alternative to conventional make-up and cosmetics.

Please contact us at www.organicmakeup.ca for further information.

References:

Anctzak, Gina & Stephen, Dr., (2001). Cosmetics Unmasked, Harper Collin, London. Erickson, Kim, (2002). Drop Dead Gorgeous, Contemporary Books, USA. Lappe, Marc Dr., (1996). The Body's Edge, Henry Holt & Co., New York. Purvis, Debbie, (1989). The Business of Beauty, Wall & Thompson, Toronto. Awake! Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Canada, February 8 2004.

Lori Stryker has been researching and developing all natural skin care and make-up for the purpose of offering men and women safe natural cosmetics for everyday use. She brings to her research a specialist in human biology from the University of Toronto, coupled with a professional home economics degree and an education degree from the University of British Columbia, fusing chemical and biological knowledge with food family and textile sciences.


End Yeast Now!

Written by Danielle Papageorgiou


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Most doctors say that we should drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water daily, but many people need even more than that. I have found that simply drinking enough water greatly reduces my likelihood for getting a yeast infection. Because I am drinking more water, and subsequently urinating more frequently, my body is able to flush outrepparttar sugars that feedrepparttar 114838 yeast.

Be sure to drink water that is pure and free from toxins. It is best to purchase some type of water filtration system, such as one made by Shaklee. Other brands that are good arerepparttar 114839 Brita and PUR brands. Be sure that regardless of what system you purchase, you do your research first to be sure that it will be effective in its performance.

If you do only one thing, drink more water. It's easy, accessable, natural, and has no side effects!

Oil of Oregano

This is an amazing herb! It is very potent against yeast. Take it internally daily, according to directions. Be sure, also, thatrepparttar 114840 type of oil you choose has a high carvacrol content, as this isrepparttar 114841 active ingredient. I recommend Oreganol Super Strength P73.

Beneficial bacteria supplement

A healthy body contains trillions of microoragnisms, most of which reside inrepparttar 114842 colon. Their main function is to provide balance for less-desirable organisms (such as yeast). I use Shaklee Optiflora to help maintain these probiotics and prebiotics in my intestines. I have used other products inrepparttar 114843 past, but have not found that their level of quality matched this product's. Other products can only gaurantee a certain amount of organisms at manufacture. However, Shaklee gaurantees thatrepparttar 114844 bacteria will be alive when you ingest it and be delivered torepparttar 114845 intestines. So, at this point, I can only suggest their product.

Solutions-4-You

This is a botanical, non-toxic multi-purpose solution that can be sprayed directly ontorepparttar 114846 skin. It is extremely soothing on a yeast infection and is effective at killing yeast. I use it straight fromrepparttar 114847 bottle, without diluting it. I find it works best that way, but please be aware that this is not howrepparttar 114848 company recommends using it. It can be purchased at this site: www.solutions-4-you.com.

Here are some things that you should try to avoid when fighting a yeast infection:

Taking birth-control pills—Birth control pills weakenrepparttar 114849 immune system, making you succeptable to yeast.

Taking antibiotics—Antibiotics also weakenrepparttar 114850 immune system.

Douching—Douching can upsetrepparttar 114851 natural balance of bacteria inrepparttar 114852 vagina.

Feminine deodorants—These can be very irritating to anyone, especially those with yeast infections.

Non-cotton underwear—Any underwear made of man-made fibers is not breathable, as cotton is. They trap moisture and heat, creating a perfect environment for yeast.

Clothing that is tight inrepparttar 114853 crotch—Tight clothing also creates a warm environment for yeast to grow.

Sitting in a wet bathing suit for a prolonged period—This creates not only a warm environment, but a moist one, as well. Perfect for yeast growth!

Pantyhose—Tight, man-made fiber that also allows yeast to flourish.

Foods that feed yeast—Avoid sugar, yeast, refined foods (such as white flour), and other foods listed on www.YeastRemedies.com.

Need more help? Check outrepparttar 114854 other tips and findrepparttar 114855 products mentioned in this article at www.YeastRemedies.com. Have you experienced success with any ofrepparttar 114856 remedies mentioned in this article? Or, have you found a home remedy that works well for you? Why not help others by sharing your tips and stories in our yeast forum, located at www.NutritionTalkNow.com? You can also find plenty of other advice from our members there.

The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be prescriptive or substitutionary for health care by a medical doctor. Persons wishing to follow any advice should do so strictly of their own accord. The contents herein do not prescriberepparttar 114857 use of any technique as a form of treatment, nor does it dispense medical advice as a form of treatment for medical problems withoutrepparttar 114858 advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly.

Danielle Papageorgiou has been interested in and reading about nutrition and natural remedies for almost a decade. She considers herself an “experienced former yeast sufferer.”




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