by Amy Gerbus |
Fresh, glowing skin leaves a lasting first impression. We should cleanse it, hydrate it and try to improve it. The majority of us think of it as “only” skin, yet the skin is a powerful organ. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed and released into our blood stream, which is comparative to how medicinal patches work. Our skin is the greatest defender for our health.
The skin is an essential part of our immune system with abundant neural connections and with connections to our organs. Skin care is much more than vanity; it is caring for our health. The body and mind connections are fascinating, emotion can be felt through our skin as nutrients are absorbed and information is exchanged to our brains and organs. Many of us have heard the common phrase “makes my flesh crawl,” this points to the powerful connection between mind and body. The skin is an endocrine organ, which produces Vitamin D for the body and for its own use services steroids and thyroid hormones.
Our skin holds moisture in and keeps unwanted substances out. Filled with blood vessels, sweat and oil producing glands, sensitive nerve endings in our skin give us information about our surroundings. What a wondrous organ we wear everyday!
This gives us a new perspective to the thought “only skin deep.” As we care for our skin the importance for using chemical, toxin and pesticide free products becomes more profound.
Stone Crop is a natural healing and pigment-reducing plant. It has been integrated into a skin care line that moisturizers and gently decreases pigmentation such as freckles, sunspots and age spots. It is an all-natural antioxidant and anti-free radial lotion that is gentle enough to use on all skin types. Stone Crop deeply moisturizes and reduces the skin’s water loss, which is especially nice for our dry climate. It creates a radiant, uniform complexion for the body and helps to prevent the occurrence of new pigmentation spots. It also assists in cellular repair by supplying essential nutrients.
Eminence, an organic, green company has puts nature to work utilizing Stone Crop as well as their Pear and Green Apple Masque. This masque contains pear, green tea, lemon peel, orange peel, and Bio-complex, which are all natural antioxidants. Eminence also contains burdock root, ginseng and aloe. Burdock root is a purifier, detoxifier, antiviral and antibacterial. Ginseng is also an antiviral and is particularly valued for its revitalizing, regenerative, and immune-boosting qualities. Aloe Vera increases the availability of oxygen to the skin and thereby aids synthesis and strength of the skin tissues.
Everything we put on our skin contributes to our health and well-being. Using organic, plant and fruit derived products on our skin is one way to help us on our journey to better health and awareness. For healthy, youthful skin drink lots of fresh water and use pure skin care products that will help strengthen an important part of your immune system, your skin!
References:
- http://www.eminenceorganics.com/products/index.php?paid=1
For more info, contact Amy Gerbus at New Spa (775) 787-3529.
