Health. Beauty. Wellness. By You | Toujis
aaaahh, the skin routine!–the foundation of skin health. A good skin routine can feel more like meditation than chore. It’s a twice daily ritual where we clean, massage, and refresh the skin.
Let’s go through the ritual for removing makeup, cleansing, nourishing, and moisturizing the skin–the Ayurvedic way……
Using sunscreen daily is the best protection against ultraviolet radiation (UV) damage. However, it’s important to know how to choose the right sunscreen.
Tips for choosing sunscreen:…
What your skin does for you:
Most important in understanding skin function is understanding the epidermal permeability barrier, which plays a crucial role in your skin’s ability to perform its duties. In the past, much of the medical community believed a compromised permeability barrier was merely a symptom of skin disease. However, recent research suggests that a compromised barrier is actually a primary pathophysiological factor for many skin diseases (such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis). This means a compromised barrier leaves you vulnerable to an array of problems….
I wanted to share a quick tip for those with sensitive skin. Even organic, all natural ingredients can cause irritation in certain people. Glycerin, lanolin, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and wheatgerm oil have all been known to cause irritation….
Weleda and Dr. Hauschka offer 100% natural, synthetic- and chemical-free skin care.
Preservatives prevent spoilage in both food and cosmetic products.* Without preservatives, many skin care gels, creams, and lotions would become contaminated with bacteria. Cosmetic companies ensure their products have a long shelf-life (some upwards of seven years!) to prevent products from becoming contaminated. If you mistakingly use a contaminated product, whether store-bought or homemade, it can cause serious infections….
