What is it? Rosacea
Acne Rosacea is a common, long-term and non-contagious skin disorder. Symptoms vary, are often intermittent and are denoted by facial redness and flushing, frequently resembling a permanent blush or sunburn. Skin may also look bumpy with tiny red spots and small blood vessels may appear. Sometimes burning, stinging or itching can be felt.
Where does it appear?
Developing gradually, Rosacea appears most often on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. It can be found on the neck, chest, scalp or ears too. In around 50% of sufferers the eyes are affected resulting in discomfort and redness.
Fair-skinned adults between 30 and 50 years old seem to be most prone, although children can occasionally be affected. Despite the fact that men tend to suffer from it more severely, Rosacea is more prevalent in women.
What triggers it?
Whilst the cause is unknown (experts believe it could be a combination of genetic and environmental factors), a Rosacea 'flare-up' can be triggered by exposure to a number of common situations. According to a British National Rosacea Society survey1, the most common triggers are:
*Sun exposure *Emotional stress *Spicy foods
*Hot/cold weather *Wind *Alcohol *Hot baths
How can it be treated?
There is no known cure. However, the good news is that rosacea can be easily diagnosed by either a GP or dermatologist and then often successfully controlled through treatment. Many sufferers mistake Rosacea as simply part of the skin's natural ageing process and therefore miss out on early diagnosis, which is usually key to successful treatment. The essential first step in controlling Rosacea is to avoid potential stimulants Dietary supplements
Make sure your body is getting the right levels of all its main nutrients by taking a good multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplements. Natural source vitamin E can be particularly beneficial.
02 Performance Hydration, Biozyme, Biomins, Cell food DHEA and Omega 3-6-9 and Ellagic Plus.
Skin care advice
Soothing skincare is ideal for helping to keep skin calm and under control:
• Choose carefully and look for ranges that include good quality ingredients, especially soothing botanicals and
vitamins. Certain ingredients may overly stimulate Rosacea including: acetone; clove oil; menthol; tea tree oil; witch hazel and 'chemical' sunscreens, such as benzophenones and methoxycinnamates.
• Always remember if you are unsure which products will suit you, carry out a patch test first.
• Since the sun is such a common trigger, in an ideal world it is best to either cover up or try to avoid it. As this is not always realistic (and a little sunshine is good for our wellbeing), the right sunscreen is essential.
Apply a sunscreen containing broad spectrum filters that will protect against both UVB and UVA rays.
• Consider sunscreens that provide skin with a physical barrier to reflect rather than absorb UV light. Those containing inert mineral filters such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are good examples. Atria products that contain these ingredients are Atria Tinted Moisturizer Natural, Light & Lovely Whipped Makeup Base, Nurturing Eye Crème, Cell Recovery Hydrating Day Crème and Replenishing Moisture Complex.
Simple daily steps to gentle skin care
Nurture Skin System
1. Mask your skin with Nurture Soothing Moisture Mask in the morning.
At bedtime alternate Active Face Cleanser or Nurture Skin Cleanser.
2. Rinse your skin with cool water
3. Follow with Nurture Skin Rinse
4. Mist with Hydrating Mist to soak the cell with water
5. Apply Cell Recovery Crème with Vitamin C add a drop of Calming Skin Lotion and blend over
face and neck in the morning.
6. Moisture- Morning Cell Recovery Day Crème
7. Moisture- Night care Nurture Skin Crème add a drop of Nurture Skin Serum
8. Use Nurture Eye Crème A.M and P.M in the eye area.
Avoid the delicate eye area with all face products
Monday, June 23, 2008
about psoriasis
Introduction to Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic and genetic skin disorder that occurs in up to 3% of the population
worldwide. It is not contagious. The most common form is plaque, or patch, psoriasis.
The term plaque is used to describe the raised and red scaling patches on the skin that are
a primary characteristic of this disease. The scales within the plaques are often silvercolored
and thickened and appear most frequently on the elbows, knees, and lower back.
However, all areas of the skin are susceptible.
Psoriasis is most common in people of western European or Scandinavian descent. It is
less common in blacks or Asians and hardly ever occurs in pure Native Americans.
Psoriasis is more emotional than physically disabling. It can erode self esteem and cause
patients to withdraw from activities in an effort to conceal the disfigurement caused by
the plaques. Ironically, patients who refrain from outdoor pastimes lose the benefit of
sunshine, one of the key treatments in keeping psoriasis under control.
Causes of Psoriasis
The exact causes of psoriasis are not yet known, however research indicates psoriasis
tends to be genetic. Psoriasis flare-ups are not caused by but can be fueled by these
known triggers:
• Cold weather and/or lack of exposure to sunlight
• Emotional or physical stress
• Other infections in the body
• Trauma or injury, such as a cut or bruise
• Genetic disposition
Recommended Atria Skin Care
It is important to reduce inflammation on the skins surface as well as for the body. 02
Performance Hydration is the most crucial factor in establishing and maintaining proper
PH. Be faithful with adding the 02 Performance sachets to your daily intake of drinking
water.
Use the Atria Nurture Skin System to reduce topical inflammation, to soften and hydrate
the skin. Use Nurture Skin Serum mixed with Nurture Skin Crème on areas of the face,
hairline, scalp, elbows and body that are exhibiting signs of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a chronic and genetic skin disorder that occurs in up to 3% of the population
worldwide. It is not contagious. The most common form is plaque, or patch, psoriasis.
The term plaque is used to describe the raised and red scaling patches on the skin that are
a primary characteristic of this disease. The scales within the plaques are often silvercolored
and thickened and appear most frequently on the elbows, knees, and lower back.
However, all areas of the skin are susceptible.
Psoriasis is most common in people of western European or Scandinavian descent. It is
less common in blacks or Asians and hardly ever occurs in pure Native Americans.
Psoriasis is more emotional than physically disabling. It can erode self esteem and cause
patients to withdraw from activities in an effort to conceal the disfigurement caused by
the plaques. Ironically, patients who refrain from outdoor pastimes lose the benefit of
sunshine, one of the key treatments in keeping psoriasis under control.
Causes of Psoriasis
The exact causes of psoriasis are not yet known, however research indicates psoriasis
tends to be genetic. Psoriasis flare-ups are not caused by but can be fueled by these
known triggers:
• Cold weather and/or lack of exposure to sunlight
• Emotional or physical stress
• Other infections in the body
• Trauma or injury, such as a cut or bruise
• Genetic disposition
Recommended Atria Skin Care
It is important to reduce inflammation on the skins surface as well as for the body. 02
Performance Hydration is the most crucial factor in establishing and maintaining proper
PH. Be faithful with adding the 02 Performance sachets to your daily intake of drinking
water.
Use the Atria Nurture Skin System to reduce topical inflammation, to soften and hydrate
the skin. Use Nurture Skin Serum mixed with Nurture Skin Crème on areas of the face,
hairline, scalp, elbows and body that are exhibiting signs of psoriasis.
Introduction to Dermatitis and Eczema
Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. Dermatologists use the term to describe a
specific group of inflammatory skin diseases, or rashes. Dermatitis is also known as
eczema; in medical circles, the words are often used interchangeably. However, eczema
is usually associated with atopic dermatitis.
Dermatitis can occur in many forms. The most common forms are atopic and contact. Up
to 25 percent of all patients with skin disease in the United States have a form of
dermatitis. The most common symptoms are itchy, swollen, and reddened skin.
There are three stages of dermatitis: acute, subacute, and chronic. The disease may start
at any of these stages, remain in one stage, or evolve to another.
• Acute dermatitis can occur quickly with symptoms of itching, redness, and
swelling of the skin that may progress to scratch marks.
• Subacute dermatitis is characterized by scaliness, peeling, scratch marks, and skin
redness.
• Chronic dermatitis is characterized by moderate to intense itching, crustiness,
thickened, discolored, scaly, and painfully cracked skin. These symptoms usually
develop slowly and persist over long periods of time. Scratching and rubbing can
become a habit.
Acute dermatitis may be treated with cool, wet compresses, oral steroids, and
antihistamines. Topical corticosteroids are often the treatment of choice for subacute and
chronic dermatitis. This type of medicine is used to reduce inflammation and to help
relieve the itching, swelling, redness, and discomfort of many skin problems. Ask your
doctor if topical corticosteroids may be right for you.
Atria Skin Care Recommendations
Nurture Skin System (Regardless of your skin type, your coarse of action is:
Calming Skin Lotion mix with Cell Renewing Crème Vitamin C)
A.M Nurture Skin Cleanser
P.M Active Skin Cleanser
Chamomile based products with added Aloe
*Nurture Skin Cleanser, Rinse, Night Crème and Light and Lovely Whipped
Foundation to protect and soothe.
specific group of inflammatory skin diseases, or rashes. Dermatitis is also known as
eczema; in medical circles, the words are often used interchangeably. However, eczema
is usually associated with atopic dermatitis.
Dermatitis can occur in many forms. The most common forms are atopic and contact. Up
to 25 percent of all patients with skin disease in the United States have a form of
dermatitis. The most common symptoms are itchy, swollen, and reddened skin.
There are three stages of dermatitis: acute, subacute, and chronic. The disease may start
at any of these stages, remain in one stage, or evolve to another.
• Acute dermatitis can occur quickly with symptoms of itching, redness, and
swelling of the skin that may progress to scratch marks.
• Subacute dermatitis is characterized by scaliness, peeling, scratch marks, and skin
redness.
• Chronic dermatitis is characterized by moderate to intense itching, crustiness,
thickened, discolored, scaly, and painfully cracked skin. These symptoms usually
develop slowly and persist over long periods of time. Scratching and rubbing can
become a habit.
Acute dermatitis may be treated with cool, wet compresses, oral steroids, and
antihistamines. Topical corticosteroids are often the treatment of choice for subacute and
chronic dermatitis. This type of medicine is used to reduce inflammation and to help
relieve the itching, swelling, redness, and discomfort of many skin problems. Ask your
doctor if topical corticosteroids may be right for you.
Atria Skin Care Recommendations
Nurture Skin System (Regardless of your skin type, your coarse of action is:
Calming Skin Lotion mix with Cell Renewing Crème Vitamin C)
A.M Nurture Skin Cleanser
P.M Active Skin Cleanser
Chamomile based products with added Aloe
*Nurture Skin Cleanser, Rinse, Night Crème and Light and Lovely Whipped
Foundation to protect and soothe.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
increase your energy level
Increase your energy level With:
No cafeine
No sugars
No preservatives
No Stimulants
No artificial flavour.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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