Earth’s Enrichers- Let’s have “the talk”, you know, the talk about cleansing your skin. Your skin is the most important organ on your body because it protects your most vital organs in your body form outside contamination. This means that your skin has the job of encountering and defending your body from all of the harshest aspects of our environment which include germs and bacteria.
As you know, your skin produces its own natural oils and excretes toxins to maintain a healthy balance. These toxins are found in sweat, cold sores and acne. The best way to maintain the natural oils in your body is through cleansing. If this is not properly done, your skin could produce acne, cold sores, wring worms, etc.
One of the best ways to cleanse is in the shower. Showering removes more than germs, dirt, and bacteria. It also removes dead skin cells. Yes, I said it, dead skin cells. Your skin sheds every day, and it is important to remove it when washing so that it will not build up and clog your pores. As a rule of thumb, it is also important to wash and change your sheets regularly for this same reason.
Cleansing is also very important for make-up wearers. Leaving make-up on your skin can clog your pores and cause your skin to breakout. When your skin is oily or you leave water proof make-up on, you suffocate your skin. Always wash your makeup off once your day is complete and never go to sleep in it!
By cleansing your skin, you are helping it do its job without overworking it. Your skin can’t do it all by itself, it needs a little assistance. Remember, your skin is the first organ that meets bacteria and toxins. It is your body’s first step to defending your immune system so take very good care of it.
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The flip side to cleansing- Look out when it comes to cleansing because there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and cleansing the wrong way. The fact that your skin produces natural oils is a good thing. However, drying out your skin to try to reduce the natural oils is not a good thing. The key is finding a balance and making sure that you do not over clean. The natural oils are in your skin to protect your skin. To keep them balanced chose a cleanser that works best with your skin’s needs. For example, if your body doesn’t produce a lot of natural oils, look for products that will not dry out your skin. Look for products which will moisturize and enrich your skin. This means try to avoid products with sulfates or high alcohol content.
The same goes for cleansing the wrong way. Your make-up needs to be removed properly. If it is water proof, it will be hard removing it without a special cleanser. In selecting one, keep in mind your skin’s needs. Maintaining your facial skin’s health is important because it gets a lot of action: make-up, kissing, sweating, hands and hair touching, etc. If you don’t take care of your facial skin, it can end up greasy and potentially break out from all of its interactions. It is quite sensitive at times, but never fear, there is always a perfect cleanser for you near!
Tell Us: What’s your skin’s story? Is it sensitive or naturally too oily? How do you maintain your skin’s health?
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