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Creams Can Dry Skin
S
ometimes we may notice that as soon as we start using
a skin cream, we have to continue with it, because if we
Natural Remedies
stop moisturizing, our skin becomes even drier than before.
New research published by The Swedish Research Council
for Motion Sickness
is now shedding light on this phenomenon. Researchers are
discovering that topical application of certain oils, such as
M
otion Sickness refers
mineral oil, affect the skin on a
to the uneasiness,
deep level, making it less able
cold sweats, dizziness and/
to cope with external stresses.
or vomiting brought on by
How cream affects skin
travel by car, train, boat,
depends on the cream’s com-
train, airplane or amuse-
position, say the scientists.
ment park rides. Caused by
Some creams are based heavily
a disturbance in the inner
upon mineral or vegetable oils
ear, motion sickness can
that tend to weaken the skin’s
make any journey unpleas-
protective barrier and change
ant, and once the symp-
the way our skin produces its
toms have started, they’re
own protective oils. As a result,
difficult to stop. It’s far
the skin loses its self-regulating
better to keep the symptoms from starting in the first place by
processes and can become
taking precautions, including natural remedies such as ginger
drier.
or acupressure.
Skin is a living, breathing
Drinking ginger tea, eating crystallized ginger or tak-
organ. To ensure that a cream does not interfere with normal
ing a ginger supplement have all been shown to alleviate a
skin functioning, researchers suggest looking for complex
tendency toward motion sickness. Ingesting peppermint and
cream compounds that contain not only natural oil, but suf-
black horehound in tincture form or as tea are also worth a
ficient water, which should be listed as the first ingredient.
try. Some studies suggest that acupuncture and relaxation
training may help. Before traveling, avoid spicy, greasy or
Source: Vetenskapsradet, The Swedish Research Council,
fatty meals; don’t drink alcohol or smoke. Do drink plenty of
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water to avoid becoming dehydrated and pack dry crackers
in a handy carry-on as a light snack.
As always, ask health care providers about the best ways
to incorporate these herbs, supplements or other therapies
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Source: University of Maryland Medical Center
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