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The Most Common Skin Allergies

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:20:42 +0000

Whenever your skin comes into contact with something that it is sensitive to you will develop what is known as a skin allergy.î You may also develop a skin allergy whenever you eat food or breathe in proteins that do not agree with your system.

Symptoms Of Skin Allergies

The most common symptoms of skin allergies include:

1. Redness
2. Swelling
3. Blistering
4. Itching
5. Hives
6. Rashes

The Most Common Skin Allergens

The most common types of things that cause skin allergies include:
1. Poison Ivy
2. Poison Oak
3. Poison Sumac
4. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Eczema

Eczema is especially common in infants and children. It is very difficult to treat but will usually go away on its own by the time a person reaches the age of 25-years-old. However, there are some people who do suffer from this throughout their entire life.

Eczema is most commonly triggered by:
Allergies, emotional stress or high levels of immunoglobulin E (lgE), which is the major allergy antibody

The symptoms of eczema usually consist of an itchy rash that begins as small white pimples with red centers. Whenever it is itched it will produce fluid, leading it to spread over a wider area. This rash will usually appear on:

1.The head
2. The outside surfaces of the arms and legs
3. The inner forearm
4. Behind the knees
5. In the crease of the elbow
6. On the back of the knees, ankles and wrists
7. On the face
8. On the neck
9. On the chest
10. On the palms of the hands
11. On the soles of the feet

There are a variety of treatments for eczema, including:

1. Bathing in warm, not hot, water for between three to five minutes
2. Using a soap substitute
3. Pat, not rub, the skin dry
4. After bathing, make sure to promptly apply moisturizer in order to keep the skin hydrated
5. Trim your fingernails in order to keep from scratching
6. Wear cotton socks or gloves at night to prevent scratching while asleep
7. Stay in the air conditioning during hot weather so you do not sweat and become itchy
8. Use a humidifier during the winter to keep your skin from drying out
9. Do not wear or sleep on wool, polyester, wrinkle-resistant, flame-resistant or scratchy fabrics
10. Wash bedding in hot water
11. Do not use rugs
12. Avoid stuffed furniture and stuffed toys
13. Try not to use curtains if at all possible

Healthy Skin From The Inside Out

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:11:15 +0000

A great video from Dr Vincent Bellonzi explaining how to care for your skin in the most natural way.
Skin is built from the inside out and the doctor explains how diet and nutrition, hydration and exercise can build a healthy complexion and healthy clear skin.

Homemade Organic Skincare Recipes

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:50:41 +0000

Did you know that you can make your own homemade skin care products and still get great results? If this sounds like something that you are interested in, here are some recipes that you can try. You will find it enjoyable to make them and even more enjoyable to use them, especially after you see what great natural benefits they can bring about.

Moisturizing Cleanser

Whenever you are looking for a great cleanser that can also moisturize your skin, you should opt for plain yogurt. Simply add a little honey to the mixture, then spread it directly onto your face, making sure to avoid your eyes. You will want to leave this on your face for ten minutes before washing it off with water. Once you do this you will most certainly love the way that your skin feels. With this in mind, you should know that this mixture can be used on your skin several times each day but you will need to make sure that you store it in your refrigerator between the times when you are using it.

Facial Cleanser

If you are looking for a great facial cleanser that will both repair and protect your face, then look no further. All you need to do is simply combine one large, peeled aloe vera leaf with one peeled slice of papaya, one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of plain yogurt. You will need to mix these ingredients together well in your food processor. Once you have done this, simply use a gentle circular motion to apply the mixture to your face. After it is on your face, you will want to use warm water to thoroughly rinse it off.

Facial Mask

For a great facial mask, simply beat two raw eggs, a little water and some honey together in a bowl. You will then want to rub it onto your face and let it dry there for fifteen minutes. Once it has dried, make sure that you wash it off well. It is important to make sure that you keep this mixture away from your eyes and your mouth though since raw eggs contain bacteria that you do not want to digest. Otherwise, this makes for a great way in which you can gently ex foliate your skin.

Now you can clearly see that there really is no need to spend a lot of money just to purchase great organic skincare products. All you need to do is take a look around your kitchen and you will find that you probably already have all of the ingredients that you need. Then, once you give these natural products a try, you may just be totally surprised by how well they really do work.