We all would like to have a healthy, blemish-free complexion and strive to find anti-aging, anti-wrinkle “miracle” creams. However, what we fail to realize is that our activities in our youth, our diet, stress, and our lifestyle in general are all factors that affect our skin as we age.
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If we spent years lying in the sun slathered in baby oil or used tanning beds, chances are greater that we will see harmful effects on our skin in later years. It has been noted that most sun damage occurs before the age of 20. Too much time spent in the sun unprotected exposes us to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. This ages the skin prematurely and puts us at risk for skin cancer.
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There are several types of skin cancer – non-melanoma and malignant melanoma. The first, non-melanoma, can be squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma which, if caught early, can be successfully removed by a doctor. The second, malignant melanoma, is fatal and is what causes the greatest number of skin cancer deaths because it spreads so quickly.
The major contributing factors to skin damage are exposure to:
- Cold weather
- Sun
- Harsh chemicals or irritants
- Cigarette smoke
- Abuse of alcohol or drugs
- Imbalanced diet
- Stress
Be sure to examine your skin carefully and tell your doctor of abnormal changes as soon as you notice them. Early detection is key to prevent skin cancer.
Natural, holistic remedies have an advantage over prescription medications and over-the-counter products as they do not contain synthetic chemicals with their harmful side effects. Skin Dr. supports skin health, functioning, and membranes of cells of the skin. Nat mur which is a biochemic tissue salt helps maintain the body’s natural water balance; Kali mur is a genral skin tonic which supports blood and lymph cleansing and waste elimination; Kali sulph is a biochemic tissue salt which supports the distribution of oxygen throughout the body and supports the natural regenerative processes of the skin; Cleavers (Galium aperine) is an herb which is a cleansing tonic, lymphatic cleanser, and blood purifier. ClearSkin Skin Wash cleanses skin without drying or flaking; ClearSkin-A Gel maintains the balance of natural oils using Tea tree essential oil which does not dry the skin, burdock which has clarifying porperties and promotes and supports health in cells; Rooibos has been used by traditional healers for its anti-oxidant properties; Gotu cola is used both topically and internally to cleanse as well as support circulation and has been studied for its therapeutic uses in healing of leprosy, skin tuberculosis, and lupus. ClearSkin-E Cream supports skin immunity, soothes the skin through Vitamin E Oil for its ability to support healthy skin cells, Peppermint essential oil, bitter aloe ferox and neem, the latter used in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.
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