products for for problematic & irritated skin...
What is Acne?
Acne is the most common of all skin diseases. Statistics show that eighty-five percent of all people between the ages of twelve and twenty-five have some type of acne. It is a combined disorder of the oil glands and the hair follicle in the skin. Contrary to some conventional thought, it is not a problem suffered exclusively by teenagers. Some people are plagued their whole lives by constant outbreaks of acne.
Each follicle, or pore, in our skin contains a tiny hair and is connected with multi-lobed oil glands called sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates our hair and skin. At the same time, skin cells inside the follicle are shed gradually and both the dead cells and sebum are expelled onto the skin surface.
Diagram of the hair follicle and the sebaceous glands
Most of the time the glands produce the right amount of sebum and the pores are fine. Most cleansers strip the skin of this anti-bacterial fighting sebum which causes our bodies to go into an overproduction of sebum. When excess sebum is mixed with the dead skin cells a plug is formed in the follicle. The sebum and dead skin cells are prevented from leaving the pore, while the excretion of sebum and the shedding of skin cells continue to take place. The accumulated sebum in turn causes a build-up of bacteria that live on it. This leads to swelling around the pore and acne is the end result. This can happen to anybody, young and old.
Coconut Oil is the source of two of the most powerful anti-microbial agents found in any food substances. These are Capric Acid and Lauric Acid. These are the same acids that are found in mother’s milk and keep the baby protected from infections. When these healthy acids are applied on skin, heathy microbes present on skin convert these acids into Monocaprin and Monolaurin thereby replacing the protective acid layer on the skin. Internal consumption of coconut oil will give you the same protection, only internally. Also, coconut oil is a rich source of Vitamin-E, which keeps your skin healthy and ensures proper functioning of sebum glands. Vitamin E also clears blockage, thereby treating the root cause of Acne. Coconut Oil is soothing on skin as an anti-inflamatory and penetrates deeply. When applied on skin, it is absorbed quickly while providing a protective layer on skin. It also helps heal wounds on skin due to aggravated cases of Acne.
A note about eczema... Eczema is a chronic disease with an hereditary predisposition toward developing some hypersensitivity reactions much like an allergic reaction. Eczema is caused when irritants penetrate the skin and cause inflammatory responses. Because of coconut oil’s antibacterial properties, the effected areas are soothed, naturally occurring bacteria are fought off and you feel relief. Click here to visit a website that further explains eczema. Applied frequently throughout the day, CURE helps soothe inflammation and dehydration that often plague eczema suffers. Please see our Laundry page to see why healthy laundry products are essential for irritated skin.
A note about psoriasis... Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease. Click here to visit a website that further explains psoriasis. While the site looks at treatment from a medical perspective, we look at it holistically, without toxins and other irritants. Applied frequently throughout the day, CURE helps soothe inflammation and dehydration that often plague psoriasis suffers. Please see our Laundry page to see why healthy laundry products are essential for irritated skin.
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COCONUT OIL…
Did you know that coconut oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal & antibacterial properties? Yup! It’s true! These properties form a barrier on the skin to ward off infection which reduces the symptoms associated with skin irritations. By supporting the natural chemical balance of skin it causes skin to soften, helps relieve dryness and flaking, prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Coconut oil provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. When used on the scalp, coconut oil helps heal dry flakey scalp.
As a saturated fat consisting primarily of medium chain fatty acids (MCTs), it is not easily oxidized and does not cause harmful free radical damage like polyunsaturated vegetable oils. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, not to be confused with Sodium Lauryl Sulfates.
Coconut oil is a great powerful ingredient for skin problems associated with fungi, yeasts, diaper rash, and other skin infections.To learn more about the benefits of coconut oil click here.
AVOCADO OIL…
While avocado is considered a veggie oil, it is actually a fruit which yields a rich deep penetrating oil, full of vitamins A,D, and E, lecithin, and potassium. Avocado oil is high in sterolins, which are said to reduce age spots, help heal sun damage and scars. This natural oil penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils allowing it to transport nutrients through the outer epidermis of the skin and into the dermis for increased effectiveness. Because avocado oil has amazing emollient properties, it is ideal for mature skin while also relieving dryness and itching associated with psoriasis and eczema.
LAVENDER...
We add essential oils like lavender, pink grapefruit, and others to nourish and soothe the skin. Lavender Oil produces a calming effect, aids in regenerating the skin, & can minimize scar tissue. Lavender reduces inflammation, has anti-bacterial properties & enhances blood circulation. It also adds a beautiful scent that is such a treat when applied while being very subtle. Even those who are sensitive to smells will enjoy Lavender!
GRAPEFRUIT...
Grapefruit can protect skin from UV damage. Since most visible signs of skin aging are the direct result of sun damage, this is one more layer of defense to add to your skin-care regimen. Grapefruit is rich in anti oxidants. Grapefruit is known to be a purifier of congested, oily and acne prone skin by cleaning out dirt, oil, & dead skin cells from pores while, also having anti-bacterial properties to help combat problematic bacteria on the skin which causes skin to be irritated.
CHIA SEED OIL...
Chia seed oil is a super food for skin because of it’s amazing levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. We use this wonderful ingredient because it aids in soothing inflammation, smoothing fine lines and improves skin elasticity. Chia seeds contain more Omega-3′s than any other plant source, including flaxseed which helps to maintain moisture levels and provides a healthy protective layer to skin while relieving irritation, dryness and peeling.
amazing ingredients to soothe irritated skin...
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+org. virgin coconut oil
+avocado oil
+chia seed oil
+lavender oil
+grapefruit oil
+grapefruit
{ingredients}
+org. extra virgin olive oil soap
+org. coconut oil soap
+lavender oil
+grapefruit oil
+sulfate-/ sulfite-/phosphate-free
+perfect for eczema & psoriasis
+safely cleans diapers
+low sudsing
+super concentrated
+minimal waste packaging
+biodegradable
+safe for septic & water system
+works with all temperatures
LAUNDRY
Concentrated and powerful enough to clean anything but gentle enough for the most sensitive skin. Compatible with HE machines...in all temperatures...leaves no residue...contains no sulfates/sulfites, phosphates, or brighteners.
Eco-friendly minimal waste packaging (comes in a bag so you can transfer to a lovely reusable container like a glass jar)
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+washing soda
+org. coconut oil soap
+salt
+lavender oil
+grapefruit oil
