machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin.


An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typ- ically every two to four weeks or every few months.


Treatment serums, moisturizing


lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is lay- ering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last.


Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.


Common Causes of Skin Issues by Shannon Anderson H


ow do consumers determine if they are having a reaction to a chemical in their products? Some of the most common reactions are dermatitis, acne, rosacea,


and perioral dermatitis. n Dermatitis


Dermatitis can be a result of a beauty product containing sodium lauryl sulfates. Many shampoos, conditioners and face washes contain sodium lauryl sulfate. It’s the first chemical I tell my clients to search for in their beauty products.


n Acne


Alcohol (ethanol, denatured, isopropyl, methanol, ethyl) is in a lot of skin care prod- ucts for acne and will leave your skin feeling squeaky clean. However, it is stripping the natural oils from your skin and can actually make it produce more oil.


n Rosacea


Rosacea is a delicate skin condition and it needs delicate products that reduce in- flammation and redness. Harsh cleansers with sodium lauryl sulfate and toners with alcohol should be avoided. Choose products with calming, soothing ingredients, like aloe vera, cucumber extract, chamomile and calendula, to name a few.


n Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis, which is a scaly rough rash around the mouth and nose, can be caused by toothpaste containing triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate. By removing the chemicals, many times the dermatitis will heal itself without the 21-day antibiot- ic regime.


Artificial coloring and fragrance can also be the cause of skin reactions. It’s recommended to stay away from any fragrances that are not from essential oils, although some people are sensitive to those as well. Artificial colors in makeup can cause all kinds of skin care problems. The top ingredients to avoid are BHA and BHT, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, siloxanes, petroleum, formaldehyde, parabens, dibutyl phthalate, DEA-related ingre- dients, fragrances and artificial dyes. The skin is the largest organ in the body and the filter for all things external. What goes on the body also goes inside the body. Be kind to your body and use products with good quality ingredients, avoiding the chemicals as much as possible.


Shannon Anderson is the owner and founder of Organic Ahh, an online organic beauty store based in Minneapolis. For more information, call 763-360-4642 or visit OrganicAah.com. See ad, page 7.


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