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Skin is responsible for a quarter of the body's
detoxification each day.
Pure Know How looks at ways to reduce the toxins going on
or into our bodies; today we want to highlight the ways
to remove them.
Why do you care?
- Our body rids itself of toxins in many ways, including through
the largest organ of the body, our skin.
- Toxicity can build beneath the skins' surface contributing
to a variety of skin problems and conditions.
- Sloughing off dead skin cells that sit on the top layer
of the skin can tighten and stimulate cell renewal to revitalize
skin while the outer body stimulation helps strengthen the
lymphatic, hormone and immune systems, aids digestion and
decreases cellulite. Sign me up for a good scrub-a dub-dub!
- Another plus, it can increase the production of sebum, the
skin's natural oil, thus providing additional moisturizing
for your skin.
- Avoid products with harsh chemicals that dry the skin like
alcohols and detergents (SLS's), known carcinogens like TEA
and synthetic colours, scents and preservatives. Check out
our Ingredients
to Avoid and Safer
Preservatives.
The Know How
- Pure Know How Beauty
Expert, Jennifer Valentino from Sweet Violet outlines
two approaches to exfoliate:
- Dry Brushing
- Body Exfoliating or Polishing
- Natural "grit" ingredients that slough those dead
skin cells:
- Salt - slightly grittier and irregular in shape; Dead
Sea salts particularly therapeutic.
- Sugars - gentle enough face and a body; also a natural
anti-microbial agent that does not spoil over time.
- Almond meal, Oatmeal, Cornmeal, Orange Peel, Rose Powder,
Pecan Powder, Nutmeg Powder, Clove Powder and other natural
ingredients.
- Look for scrub products that use natural oils like jojoba,
almond, or extra-light olive and are scented with essential
oils.
- Do-it-yourself scrubs: cornmeal mixed with warm water and
apply gently to face.
- Careful not to "over-exfoliate" - irritation can
damage the protective skin barrier resulting in moisture loss
and increased susceptibility to absorption of other harmful
chemicals. That's why the natural stuff with healing oils
is a smart choice!
Know and Tell
- Patti's awareness of body polishes has grown since she was
sent an amazing scrub to try ... she has now tried quite a
few and regularly exfoliates her skin away! See Product
Reviews.
- Tamey has used a dry brush for about a year and feels it
works well; she especially loves it on her back. She has also
tried several scrubs over the last few months and has been
amazed at how different each one is.
P.S. Patti and Tamey hit the road ... come see us at:
1. Beauty to Die For - The Cosmetic
Consequences, Judi Vance.2000.
2. A Consumer's Dictionary of
Cosmetic Ingredients, Ruth Winter, 2005.
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