So for those of you who dont know, one of the reasons that i decided to specialise in skin health & develop my own signature facial (U and your skin) was because of my own battles with Acne.
I know only to well the agnony, in some cases literal, of waking up in the morning, normally on the day of a special event...Wedding day,first date,meeting the inlaws...only to find a huge zit staring back at you in the mirror.
After the initial 'Arrrggghhhh!!!' We then do the 'Ok so if I squeeze it, it will be fine' then the 'Ooooo I know concealer...lots of concealer', not an option for the guys.
So how do I zap my zits, I hear you ask (yes I still get the odd outbreak too) well Im a huge fan of the MD Formulations skin perfection gel (£21) which is a sure fire way to remedy that invader pretty quickly.
However, here's a little trick for those of you who I have yet to introduce to the above said product or for those of you who have temporarily run out.
Crush an aspirin & mix with a little water to form a paste.
Apply to the spot & then leave for at least 10 minutes or preferably over night.
The secret.....Aspirin contains Salycylic acid which is amazing for sweeping the pore clean, allowing Oxygen in to kill off the bacteria and will reduce inflammation & heal.
Have a skin related question for me? Email it to enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Q. I’ve been battling with Roseacea on my cheeks for ages. What can I do to tone down redness and prevent it from spreading to other parts of my
Q. I’ve been battling with Roseacea on my cheeks for ages. What can I do to tone down redness and prevent it from spreading to other parts of my face?
A. Roseacea, sometimes incorrectly referred to as Acne Roseacea, is a vascular disorder of the skin.
It is a complex problem to treat since there is no real concrete evidence as to the cause.
It usually manifests itself on people in their early 30’s and coupled with redness across the cheeks, can be identified as having pustular spotty outbreaks and surface dryness and tightness.
As a skin therapist one of my first areas to address is product use.
Products containing high levels of alcohol should be avoided as should those that are highly perfumed and have ingredients such as lanolin, all of which can aggravate the skin condition.
I use, and recommend, products that contain capillary strengtheners such as Liquorice, Raspberry leaf, Green Tea and Vitamin B3.
My philosophy has always been to treat the skin from the inside out and I work with Nutritional therapists to achieve this.
With Roseacea it usually has associations with poor digestive health so increasing the healthy flora of the gut and avoiding dietary triggers can help.
Foods to avoid could be:
Dairy products, Alcohol, Spicy foods, Caffeine, sugar and processed foods.
Foods to embrace are:
Bright coloured fruits and vegetables, Water, Essential fat rich foods such as raw nuts and seeds, Avocado’s and oily fish.
I have achieved positive results for my clients who suffer with this disorder; however, realistic goals have to be set.
At the end of my signature ‘U and your skin’ facials I apply Bare Escentuals mineral make up which not only heals and protects but is a great way to tone down redness without undoing the hard work of your facial treatment.
If you want to get your Roseacea under control then a ‘U and your skin’ facial can help.
Call 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2010
A. Roseacea, sometimes incorrectly referred to as Acne Roseacea, is a vascular disorder of the skin.
It is a complex problem to treat since there is no real concrete evidence as to the cause.
It usually manifests itself on people in their early 30’s and coupled with redness across the cheeks, can be identified as having pustular spotty outbreaks and surface dryness and tightness.
As a skin therapist one of my first areas to address is product use.
Products containing high levels of alcohol should be avoided as should those that are highly perfumed and have ingredients such as lanolin, all of which can aggravate the skin condition.
I use, and recommend, products that contain capillary strengtheners such as Liquorice, Raspberry leaf, Green Tea and Vitamin B3.
My philosophy has always been to treat the skin from the inside out and I work with Nutritional therapists to achieve this.
With Roseacea it usually has associations with poor digestive health so increasing the healthy flora of the gut and avoiding dietary triggers can help.
Foods to avoid could be:
Dairy products, Alcohol, Spicy foods, Caffeine, sugar and processed foods.
Foods to embrace are:
Bright coloured fruits and vegetables, Water, Essential fat rich foods such as raw nuts and seeds, Avocado’s and oily fish.
I have achieved positive results for my clients who suffer with this disorder; however, realistic goals have to be set.
At the end of my signature ‘U and your skin’ facials I apply Bare Escentuals mineral make up which not only heals and protects but is a great way to tone down redness without undoing the hard work of your facial treatment.
If you want to get your Roseacea under control then a ‘U and your skin’ facial can help.
Call 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2010
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