Skin MD Natural

The health benefits contained in coconut oil are numerous. Some benefits include improving digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. What you may not know is that coconut oil can even help with weight loss and is also beneficial in repairing damaged skin. It can help soften the skin, relieve dryness and flaking, while preventing sagging, wrinkles and age spots It is even said that coconut oil can help heal bruises because it speeds up the healing process by repairing damaged tissues.

To add coconut oil to your skin care routine, purchase skin care products that feature the oil as a main ingredient. Be sure to purchase a natural product that is free from toxic ingredients such as parabens, fragrances and artificial colorants. If you prefer to make your own natural skin care products at home, coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that can be added into anything your making.

Coconut oil can also be ingested for more health benefits. The combination of dietary coconut oil to provide the nutrients and moisture you need internally and a good shielding lotion to protect against dry skin used by outside irritants is the perfect combination for your dry skin treatment.

Eczema is an incurable medical condition affecting the skin. It causes patches of skin to become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters. With no cure for eczema, the only option is symptom management. Most eczema patients have invested hours of time and big bucks trying to find the right product to keep their symptoms under control.

Many people in the U.S. and abroad now have saunas in their homes or apartments. What most people don’t know is that sauna’s can be a very beneficial skin care treatment. Sauna’s open pores wide allowing toxins to be eliminated. Showering afterwards washes them off. So, you are purging the body of toxins, not just having them come to the surface to irritate the skin

The next time you have an eczema outbreak try heading to a sauna. It will help thoroughly cleanse your skin while also moisturizing and soothing your skin. Applying a natural shielding lotion after your sauna will help to keep the moisture locked in and the environmental irritants out. If you aren’t fortunate enough to have your own sauna or know someone who does, you can check out your local health club. Many gyms and fitness centers have saunas.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease which most commonly appears on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower back as raised, red patches or lesions covered with a buildup of silvery-white layers of dead skin cells. These lesions are often times embarrassing causing psoriasis patients to miss school, work, and social events.

Chances are if you have psoriasis you have spent countless dollars trying different products and treatments with little luck at relieving your symptoms. Sometimes treating a skin condition from the outside is not enough and you need to attack the problem from within as well. Many psoriasis patients have been able to reduce their symptoms with a combination of natural products and changes to their diet.

Adding flax seed and sea cucumber may help provide the nutrients needed to reduce psoriasis symptoms. Flax seed is one of the most nutritionally complete foods available, which includes Omega 3 and mucilage. Sea cucumber contains a broad range of nutrients and has been used by the Chinese since ancient times in the prevention of disease and as a longevity tonic. And don’t forget a shielding lotion that will form a barrier against toxins and harsh pollutants, a must have for any one who wants healthy looking skin.

Every woman deserves the treat of a fantastic facial as often as she can find the time. If you want to enjoy a decadent facial without breaking the bank, you can create your own mask at home and have your very own spa day!

Many people share the misconception that chocolate is bad for your skin, thinking that it causes acne. Depending on the type of chocolate used, the processing method, and the other ingredients, chocolate can be a great skin care treatment. When using chocolate as part of your skin care routine, make sure you are using dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains more nutrients and antioxidants than other chocolates like milk chocolate.

Get ready to try something new for your skin but be warned, if you’re counting calories this delicious chocolate face mask might just get you to break your diet. Create your own simple chocolate facial by mixing 4 tablespoons of dark chocolate powder with enough milk to achieve the consistency of a thick pudding. Then all you need to do is find a nice quiet place to relax. Apply the mixture to your face and neck, leaving it on for about 15 minutes. Wash off the mixture with warm water.

For a more complete treatment you could also add clay for deep cleaning, oatmeal, honey and coconut milk to exfoliate and moisturize. And finally, to protect the skin from the everyday environmental toxins and chemicals use a good natural shielding lotion.

No one enjoys being sick – which is part of the reason why anti-bacterial soaps and hand sanitizers have gained so much popularity in recent years. What many people don’t realize is that the use of these products could by drying up and damaging your skin.

The most common active ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps is Triclosan. Its molecular structure and chemical formula is similar to those of some of the most toxic chemicals on earth. When you wash with Triclosan-containing products, the substance is absorbed through the skin and stored in the fatty tissues where it can eventually accumulate to toxic levels. Too high toxic levels with Triclosan will damage the immune system, the liver, kidneys, lungs, and heart. So what you should do is avoid using anti-bacterial soaps containing Tricolsan. You should instead use a mild soap containing natural ingredients.

If you are a health care professional, you may not be lucky enough to have the option to avoid harsh anti-bacterial soaps and frequent hand washing. Many hospitals and doctor offices have strict hand washing policies, requiring the use of anti-bacterial soaps to help protect public health. If you can’t avoid the use of anti-bacterial soaps, try applying a shielding lotion before you start your day.

Shielding lotions are a new type of skin care lotion that acts as an invisible shield,  protecting your skin from toxin and irritants. Shielding lotions are also water resistant and can last through frequent hand washing keeping your hands protected and moisturized.

The National Skin Care Institute recently issued to following press release to warn consumers about toxic chemical ingredients in products

Dangerous Brand Names: Posing a Threat to You and Your Family?

Harmful Ingredients masked in product labels affect the unaware
The National Skin Care Institute wants to warn consumers of the risk toxic products poise to their skin and overall general health. There is not enough transparency being seen from big brand names and consumers are often unaware of the harmful chemical ingredients contained in the products they are bringing into their homes and exposing their families to. The worst part is that many of these products are being marketed as safe for use on the smallest and most vulnerable of us all – babies.

Big brand name products: Dangerously toxic to the young
Recently in the spot light for marketing chemical heavy products to mothers for use on their children are Johnson & Johnson and Tide. Johnson & Johnson’s popular baby shampoo contains two potentially cancer causing chemicals – dioxane and quaternion-15 that release formaldehyde. Tide’s Free & Gentle laundry detergent is popular with moms because it is marketed as a healthier choice over regular detergent. Even the name implies that it should be free of harsh chemical ingredients, yet the truth is it also contains problematic levels of dioxane. Those are just a few examples of potentially dangerous products, but as consumers begin to question the brands they have grown to trust more and more, other products will be exposed as harmful.

Products that destroy your skin’s natural defenses
The overwhelming number of chemicals you and your skin come into contact with on a daily basis is down right scary.  Your body has a natural skin barrier made up of skin cells and lipids(fats) that protects you, but with the constant bombardment of chemicals it undergoes your skin begins to become damaged. A damaged skin barrier can lead to anything from dry skin to eczema. The best way to protect yourself and your skin from these chemicals is to try and avoid them and the products they are in. However, this approach can be a hard feat to accomplish.  Your second option is to use a new dermatologist recommended and developed skin care product shielding lotion.

Shielding lotions: How you can now protect the health of your skin
Shielding lotion is a totally new type of lotion designed with your skin in mind. Shielding lotions work with your skin to help strengthen and restore its own natural barrier, offering you and your skin greater protection from toxic chemicals and irritants. Shielding lotions are able to heal dry problematic skin by sealing in vital natural oils that keep your skin soft.

“Shielding lotions are lotions that form a protective shield with the outer layer of skin and help keep out irritants and chemicals. They also allow the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better. It is a big advantage that shielding lotions are light and go on without a greasy mess. Your skin needs help to keep out these moisture-robbing irritants. A fundamental difference between Shielding Lotions and traditional lotions are that Shielding Lotions enhance the skin’s own natural protective abilities by turning the outer layer of skin into what could be described as a hydrating invisible shield making them many times more effective than mere protective lotions and moisturizing creams.” –Dr. Brain Zogg, Board-Certified Dermatologist

Although pesticides have been linked to a number of health problems, we are nevertheless inundated with them on a daily basis. They’re in our food, our garden, our air and even in our homes. Researchers have now discovered that, in addition to the other health problems pesticides pose, they can also increase our risk for diabetes and for cancer.

Here are a few ways to help eliminate pesticides through lifestyle and dietary changes.

1. Buy organic fruits, vegetables and grains grown with natural pest control methods. If you’re lucky enough to have your own garden, it’s well worth doing a little research into using plants and insects to keep your garden pest-free. At the very least, if you don’t have access to organic produce, make sure you wash your fruits and vegetables well before eating.

2. Eat organic meat and dairy whenever possible so you can avoid eating animal products from animals that have been fed genetically altered grains and other substances grown with chemicals.

3. Use natural pest control methods in your home garden. You can purchase lady bugs from many gardening supply stores to eliminate a number of pests from your garden.

4. Avoid using toxic bug sprays. Some non-natural bug repellants use DEET (a pesticide that is harmful for your skin and your health).

5. Use a shielding lotion. Shielding lotions are designed to strengthen your skin’s own natural barrier, helping to protect your skin from irritation from toxins and chemicals such as pesticides.

Eliminating pesticides from your life and avoiding them as much as possible will help you lower your risk for developing a number of health conditions.

The skin care industry is highly competitive with millions if not billions of consumer dollars up for grabs each year. So it’s no surprise that some companies will do just about anything to get you to purchase, even lie. You may remember hearing about the Acai berry when it was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show in the past. During the show, Dr. Oz and Oprah discussed the many health and nutritional benefit’s the Acai berry has to offer. Unfortunately that lead to several companies actually putting Oprah and the doctor’s name, and sometimes their photos, on their products without permission. Eventually both Oprah and the doctor sued about forty different companies.

The main objection, other than making it look like they had endorsed products which they had not, seems to be the fact that Acai was being promoted for weight loss. Despite this controversy, Dr. Oz does say that Acai is a powerful antioxidant and that antioxidants are acknowledged as helping the aging process

Are there skin treatments available
While there are a few topical products around, the berries are quite purple and they stain. As a a result, the berries have to be processed to remove the color or prevent the staining.  Do the berries retain their natural properties during this processing? It’s hard to say. If you want to take advantage of Acai to help the aging process and get all the other benefits of antioxidants, the best option at this time may be to consume them internally.

Adding Acai to your diet can be a great addition to your natural skin care routine. It is as simple as having a daily Acai supplemental drink. Before deciding on one to purchase do a little research to make sure you’re getting something high quality .

People have been so worried about skin cancer that they rarely get out in the sun without sunscreen. While we don’t want to get burned, some exposure to the sun without using skin treatment products designed to block UV rays is important for our general health and even the health of your skin.

What you probably don’t know is that exposure to the sun helps your body to produce Vitamin D. Vitamin D has been shown to help psoriasis and itching or flaking skin, as well as fighting the free radicals that can cause premature aging. Also, Vitamin D deficiency, which is becoming more prevalent, can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis and several other health conditions.

Although Vitamin D is available in supplement form, it’s better to get it the way nature intended – being synthesized in our skin as a result of exposure to UV rays. In fact, that’s the only natural way to do it. To take advantage of what the sun has to offer, spend about 15 minutes a day in the sun, without sunscreen. To prevent against sun burn avoid doing this at high noon when the sun is at its highest point and is the most dangerous.

That should be all you need to keep your Vitamin D production at a good level. Also, be careful what kind of sunscreen you use the rest of the time. Research has shown that most sunscreens and sunblocks contain chemicals that actually increase the risk of skin cancer. Instead, use a natural skin care treatment with added natural sunscreen they are a safer and healthier option for your skin.