As things begin to open up a bit and some of us venture back out into the world, there is a lot of uncertainty about exactly how things will go, but one thing we know for sure: masks are the new norm. The mask is essential to protect yourself and those around you. Unfortunately, it’s not the best thing for your skin. A protective mask may rub against skin, creating irritation, and disrupting the skin barrier. Additionally, the mask creates humidity that can increase sebum production. That excess oil then gets trapped along with sweat and dirt under the mask. Here’s how to avoid irritation and breakouts that could go along with wearing a protective mask. Choose your fabric wisely There’s no reason a mask can’t be fashionable, but pay attention to the fabric when making your choice. For the inner layer that sits closest to your skin, avoid anything that is not breathable, or that has a potentially irritating rough texture. A soft, breathable cotton is your best choice. For the outer layer, a heavier layer of fabric is preferable to provide protection from microbes. If you’re making your own mask, the CDC recommends adding a filtering layer (like a coffee filter) between the outer and inner pieces of fabric. Keep your mask clean Keep multiple masks so you can use a fresh one every time you go out, and wash your reusable masks regularly to remove pore-clogging dirt, sweat, oil. Use fragrance-free detergent and dryer sheets to help avoid irritation. Cleanse your face before and after A mask traps dirt, oil, and sweat, so starting with clean skin will help to reduce pore-clogging elements. A cleanser with antimicrobial properties like a mandelic wash or a gentle cleanser. I have 3 great cleansers that will do double-duty right now, killing acne bacteria and virus germs. Keep up your skincare regimen With dirt and oil getting trapped under a sweaty mask, cellular debris will build up more quickly. Active products like mandelic serum or BP will help loosen and lift dead skin cells, dirt, and oil. Keep up your entire skin regimen including SPF. You may not need it under the mask, but your eyes, where the skin is thinnest and most vulnerable to photodamage, are still exposed. So are your ears and neck. Skip the makeup The humidity created by the mask can increase sebum production, so by wearing makeup, you’re increasing your chances of sparking a flare-up. Since your skin will be covered anyway, it should be easy to skip the foundation. Concentrate on your eyes instead.
Give skin a detox by using a mask a couple of times a week. I have two great masks, one for oily skin and another for dry skin.
Soothe irritated skin If friction from the mask is causing redness, rashness, or irritation, look for gentle, anti-inflammatory ingredients to promote a resilient skin barrier. I like vasoline or Aquaphor. Both provide slip for the skin and the mask will not rub as much. For hydrating oily skin, use my Balancing Cream, Ceramide Cream or Hydrogel. All are fast-absorbing, oil-free formula that helps regulate sebum production, reduce inflammation, and speed healing. Get professional advice If you have any questions about what products to use, book an Advanced Skin consultation using the red button on the page called the BookNow button.
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The skin has a rhythm to it. You protect it during the day and repair it at night. The body adjusts these rhythms naturally in response to the environment, like light, dark, and temperature. These rhythms, physical and mental, have behavioral processes, including your sleep and waking. But our modern life can interrupt these circadian rhythms and put us under constant attack. Pollution, temperature, UV light, and blue light from electronic devices can really upset our internal clocks. Studies show stem cells, which are designed to renew our skin at night, are very sensitive to pollution. Blue light shifts our circadian rhythms. This also alters our hormones that trigger sleep, cell renewal, and interrupts our detoxification and cell renewal. This why estheticians will ask you to use certain corrective products in the morning and others at night. People who work nights can really suffer these disruptions in their sleep patterns, eating habits, and, if they suffer from Acne, their skin will need special attention to these natural rhythms. Watching too much TV and using our phones late into the night can upset our sleep and mess with these circadian rhythms. Getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water, and limiting screen time can really help your body. So turn off your devices earlier at night. Exercise like yoga, pilates going to the gym, and walking can relax you and help keep you in a good circadian rhythm. Not only will this help your body but also your skin. from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/06/01/circadian-rhythm-and-skin/ Have you been using that supplement “Hair, Skin and Nail”? Stop if you have acne. This will make things go south very quickly for you. How? WHY? Listen. Acne is inherently linked (if not directly caused by) a genetic predisposition called “Hyper-Keratosis.” Keratin is the outermost layer of your skin (it’s those white flakes that come off when you scratch). “Hyper” means “excessive amount.” “Keratosis” is the term used to denote the keratin-production cycle. Put it together, acneic skin is fundamentally linked to a excessive amount of keratin already present in our skin. Those of us who are prone to acne have a genetically high abundance of this surface protein which makes it naturally more difficult for our sweet pores to remain free of clogs. We produce up to 5X more than those lucky people who never break out. People who have acne generally also possess a higher level of oil, but the hyper-keratosis is the driver when we speak on aggressive, cystic, or inflamed acne. Biotin makes this abundance shoot into massive overdrive even more, which will make any clogs become buried further into your skin, likely leading to cystic acne very quickly. Biotin is like adding gasoline to a fire, except it’s so counterintuitive that we don’t make that connection (until a few weeks later after we start to see keratosis-pilaris bumps pop up on our arms.) Biotin increases the amount of skin protein we produce, specifically keratin. This is why it makes your hair and nails grow, as those are made of keratin. This excessive amount of keratin physically clogs the pores and mixes with your natural oil to create a sticky plug. This leads to blackheads, comedones, and visible acne. Biotin often causes cystic acne because that clog then gets further buried by the fast-growing skin around it. If you’ve ever had a cyst you know the experience of knowing that there is a clog buried under the skin that cannot even be seen. Cystic acne like this is terrible because it’s painful and is extremely hard to treat. So, please. Take the advice from me. I’ve been treating acne for years. Biotin is NOT your friend if you have acne. Want to know more about your acne? Book an Acne Consultation from the BookNow button on the page. I can help.from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/05/24/say-no-to-biotin-if-you-have-acne/ Avoid makeup wipes. These wipes look like they make cleaning the skin easy and quick. But sadly they are not adequate for removing makeup, sweat or dirt on the skin. And all the I have checked have pore cloggers in them and not safe for acne. Here is a list of reasons why makeup skin wipes are not enough to clean your skin. Reasons
If you need help finding a good cleanser designed for your skin, book an Advanced consultation using the BookNow button on this page.from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/05/17/avoid-makeup-wipes/ I am so excited to get back to work on May 13, 2020, and see all of you. I have been busy following all the rules and regs from DORA and the Health Department that allow me to open. I have more precautions in place than they recommend but I want you to feel safe when you come in for your appointment. Please follow these rules when you do come in so we both will be safe. Please do not come in if you are not feeling well, been socializing in groups, been around someone who is sick or in quarantine. Temperatures will be taken.
1) I will be wearing a mask and you must too.
2) Shoes must be removed and placed on a plastic mat at the door. You can wear socks if you like.
3) Purses, phones and car keys should be placed in your pocket or purse.
4) No children may come with you unless they are the client.
5) I have removed all rugs and towels and will be using paper products that can be thrown away. My facial bed has a plastic sheet on it so I can clean it properly after each client.
6) I will be wearing a mask and a face shield during your treatment.
7) My appointments have been reduced by 50% weekly. This will allow me time to clean in-between clients. Cancellation fees will be charged if I am not given 48-hour notice. Please respect my time.
8) If you have traveled by plane or cruise ship within 1 month, please reschedule.
These are extraordinary times. I want you safe and I want to be safe.
You may book an appointment now using the BookNow button in the top right-hand corner of this page. See you soon.from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/05/11/covid-19-and-colorado-estheticians/ Ugh, it’s so complicated. I’ve had many discussions about this with a client of mine who is an MD and Biochemist. The more we talk, the more I realize how complicated it is. One can test within the “normal” testosterone range, but have abnormal androgen receptor function. AR signaling will affect sebum production and inflammation despite normal androgen ranges. Keep in mind, what’s normal for one may be abnormal for another. The range is a generalization and one person’s AR may be more sensitive to lower levels of androgen. Studies show that spironolactone affects AR by reducing a specific type of 5 a reductase inhibitor. I mistakenly assumed its job was strictly to reduce testosterone. In addition, AR function can slow down the rate of wound healing and control inflammation. It’s so much more complicated than just a matter of hormone levels. Sebum production, chronic inflammation, and AR signaling can also be hereditary. Add a high carb diet to the mix and it’s a perfect storm. When clients tell me they think they have hormonal acne, I don’t disagree with them, because I just don’t know what their specific cause is. Instead, I redirect the conversation to the triggers and explain how the products help the pores to function properly as long as they remain consistent. I just love being a Holistic Acne Specialist. No matter what kind of acne you call it, my program can an will work. It takes a partnership between me and my client to ensure your skin clears. Use the BookNow button on this page and book an Acne Consultation and start your journey to clear skin. See you soon.from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/05/05/hormonal-acne-2/ I always recommend anyone to take a GOOD omega 3 supplement. And especially anyone who suffers from Acne should take one. This supplement should come from deep water fish without soy, salt, biotin, or B12. Because I can not swallow huge pills I found one that so a great one and I can swallow it. Here is a list of the advantages of taking a GOOD omega 3: Healthy skin Anti-inflammatory Mimics skin natural lipid barrier Repairs and increases skin thickness Intensifies skin hydration Please be careful about which one you purchase. There are a lot of them out there and many are not good. So check where the omega come from and all the trash in them. from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/04/29/why-take-omega-3/ Unless you go to a Certified Acne Specialist, you probably have not heard about Mandelic and all its benefits for your skin. I use it religiously in my holistic Acne Clinic. It is one of those products that does so much for the skin. I use it for acne, pigment issues, folliculitis, exfoliation and as a boost to collagen. It can also help with shaving bumps too. Why I love itIt is my first choice for acne clients in the morning skincare. Because it is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, it works so well in fighting Acne. Gently exfoliating the skin in the morning allows dead skin to life without harsh scrubs. Its lightening properties help with the red or brown mark left on the skin after a pimple is gone. I generally use 8% or 11% serum, depending on how sensitive the skin is. It also assists other ance products used in the PM like benzoyl peroxide or retinol. DL or L MandelicMost if not ALL mandelic acids sold over the counter or on the internet is DL Mandelic. It is cheaper to formulate and it is half the strength and effectiveness. This is why I only use the L Mandelic. It does cost more to formulate BUT it works so much better and I want the most effective products I can offer to my clients. L Mandelic is also amazing for anti-aging. There is very little a good L Mandelic can’t do for your skin. IngredientsL-Mandelic Acid: Alpha hydroxy acid that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties, improves the appearance of pigmentation L-Lactic Acid: Alpha hydroxy acid that has hydrating, exfoliating, and pigment reducing properties Sodium Hyaluronate (L): Moisturizing properties and attracts and holds water in the skin Niacinamide: Antioxidant that supports moisture retention and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture Holistic Acne Treatments are the best for my clients. I do not use that scary magic pill, antibiotics or spironolactone. My program is topicals, diet and mild treatments. All of the before and after pictures you see on my website are people who followed their individual home care program.
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This information was sent to me by a respiratory therapist. It is designed to give you information about what to do at home if you or your family member gets Covid 19. I hope it helps you in some small way as it did me.
CORONA Common Sense Since they are calling on Respiratory therapists to help fight the Corona virus, and I am a retired one, too old to work in a hospital setting, I’m gonna share some common sense wisdom with those that have the virus and trying to stay home. If my advice is followed as given you will improve your chances of not ending up in the hospital on a ventilator. This applies to the otherwise generally healthy population, so use discretion. 1. Only high temperatures kill a virus, so let your fever run high. Tylenol, Advil. Motrin, Ibuprofen etc. will bring your fever down allowing the virus to live longer. They are saying that ibuprofen will actually exacerbate the virus. Use common sense and don’t let fever go over 103 or 104. If it gets higher than that take your tylenol, not ibuprofen or advil to keep it regulated. It helps to keep the house warm and cover up with blankets so your body does not have to work so hard to generate the heat. It usually takes about 3 days of this to break the fever. 2. The body is going to dehydrate with the elevated temperature so you must rehydrate yourself regularly, whether you like it or not. Gatorade with real sugar, or Pedialyte with real sugar for kids, works well. Why the sugar? Sugar will give your body back the energy it is using up to create the fever. The electrolytes and fluid you are losing will also be replenished by the Gatorade. If you don’t do this and end up in the hospital they will start an IV and give you D5W (sugar water) and Normal Saline to replenish electrolytes. Gatorade is much cheaper, pain-free, and comes in an assortment of flavors 3. You must keep your lungs moist. Best done by taking long steamy showers on a regular basis, if you’re wheezing or congested use a real minty toothpaste and brush your teeth while taking the steamy shower and deep breathe through your mouth. This will provide some bronchial dilation and help loosen the phlegm. Force yourself to cough into a wet washcloth pressed firmly over your mouth and nose, which will cause greater pressure in your lungs forcing them to expand more and break loose more of the congestion. 4. Eat healthily and regularly. Gotta keep your strength up. 5. Once the fever breaks, start moving around to get the body back in shape and blood circulating. 6. Deep breathe on a regular basis, even when it hurts. If you don’t it becomes easy to develop pneumonia. Pursed lip breathing really helps. That’s breathing in deep and slow then exhaling through tight lips as if your blowing out a candle, blow until you have completely emptied your lungs. Then you will be able to breathe in an even deeper breath. This helps keep lungs expanded as well as increasing your oxygen level. 7. Remember that every medication you take is merely relieving the symptoms, not making you well. 8. If you’re still dying go to ER. I’ve been doing these things for myself and my family for over 40 years and kept them out of the hospital. Take care everyone. We can and will get through this.Robyn Prazmark.from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/04/05/if-you-get-covid-19/ We don’t have guarantees because there are so many factors out of our control, such as clients’ commitment to the diet, home care, genetics, lifestyle, hormonal issues, medical conditions, prescribed medications, or that rare case of acne they were just can’t clear. Some acne can sometimes be extremely resistant to our care. All of that being said, you can clear your acne and keep it clear with no pills or dangerous drugs. My program to clear your skin involves great acne-safe homecare tailored just for your skin and your kind of acne, following the acne diet and not eating foods that “feed” your ance and specialized acne treatments like gentle peels or enzyme and extractions. There are no guarantees in clearing acne. If you go to the doctor for your acne, they can not give you a guarantee either. If you want clear and be patient and persevere for about 3-4 months you can clear and keep clear. from https://www.skincareacnetreatmentdenver.com/2020/03/29/guarantee-for-clearing-acne/ |
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