By Kristin Heather
Your skin absorbs, digests, stores, and
processes what you put on it, just as your
body does to what you put in it.
The
chemicals in synthetic products may
not all
permeate the skin, but a percentage
of them do
and they are toxic! Skin is always
a reflection
of the internal organs that are
working to
detoxify the body. If your liver
and spleen are
extremely healthy, you may
be able to
use synthetic product on your face
without
creating extra toxicity. But, why risk
it?
Especially when what you put on your
skin can
actually be nutritious and support
your
internal healing processes.
Your skin is
already exposed to many external
irritants,
like UV radiation and pollution.
Lines,
wrinkles, brown spots, and acne
are signs of
toxicity in the body. Synthetic
products
will only add to skin issues. Think
of all of
the products you put on your skin
in one day.
According to a study by Bionsen
(a UK-based
natural deodorant company),
women put an
average of 500 chemicals on
everyday. As a personal observation,
women
tend to age
faster than men and I think it’s because
they use
more chemicals.
Some of the
toxins in these chemicals do
not get
processed, and toxins cannot be free
in the body;
they need somewhere to go. Unfortunately,
they find a
comfortable place in
your fat.
Your skin is made up of three layers.
The fatty
layer, called the subcutaneous
layer, is
where these unwanted contaminants
store. The
subcutaneous layer feeds the dermis,
where new
skin cells generate. If your
fatty layer
is feeding your dermal layer toxicity,
then it will
show up in your new skin.
Using
organic products will not only create
the
environment for your skin to cleanse and
rejuvenate,
but will also provide your skin
with a more
balanced diet. Since skin products
can actually
permeate the skin, using
those with
nutrient-rich, detoxifying ingredients
will make a
difference. You will notice
your skin is
glowing and toned, with smaller
pores and a
balance between oil and dryness.
Plant and
botanical extracts are alive and
have the
ability to work with your skin.
The
skin is able
to use what it needs and let go of
the rest. In
contrast, synthetic products are
dead,
contain dehydrating substances like
water and
alcohol, and can actually leach nutrients
from your
skin.
Choosing
which organic products is important.
Even some
natural products can
be deceiving
and contain preservatives or
water.
Formulating with herbs and plants is
not easy.
Since herbs and plants come from
the earth,
when they are harvested, how long
they travel
to arrive to my lab, and how they
are treated
in general can make a difference
in the
amount needed in each formula. Herbs
and plants
are natural and more sensitive to
a variety of
conditions, much like our bodies,
which is why
they combine to create products
that are
bio-available and much more
effective
than their synthetic counterparts.
Now that you
are convinced, let’s talk
about the
big switch. Changing from synthetic
to organic is a short, but important process.
When you
start to use organic, there can be
a
detoxification phase for some. Depending
on how much
toxicity is being cleansed from
the
subcutaneous layer, this detox can manifest
as dry or
oily skin, rough skin that may
feel like it
needs to be exfoliated, or even a
breakout
(although rare). This short process
(approximately
a week) is your skin’s way of
purging what
it doesn’t want (Finally!) and
starting to
live the life it deserves. The end result:
bright, healthy, balanced,
beautiful skin.
As a forerunner in modern skin care services and
anti-aging, Kristin founded Nourishe in Delray Beach
and currently heads aesthetic science research and
development. Kristin’s revolutionary approach to
DNA Repair and her extensive training with some of
the best professionals in the industry has made her
the expert in healing and improving the skin naturally
and holistically. Kristin created and holds exclusive
rights to over 8 different treatments from DNA Repair
to Oxy-Infusion to non-surgical face lifting techniques.
200 NE 2nd Ave #114 | Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-4144 | www.nourishemedispa.com
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