Friday, December 3, 2010
Skincare Glossary - Little Drops of Heaven
Eczema:
What is Eczema?
Eczema is a family of chronic skin conditions that causes the skin to become swollen, irritated, patchy red, cracked and itchy. Eczema can manifest itself in different levels of severity – from mild irritation to severe forms that require medical attention. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema which mainly effects children but it can continue into adulthood or start later in life.
Diaper rash and the rash that many people get after coming into contact with poison ivy are other common types of eczema.
How to ease Eczema?
Emu Oil being a natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent has the ability to help cell regeneration, clear your skin and reduce the pain and inflammation caused by eczema. Emu Oil is an effective remedy for mild cases of eczema and a viable alternative treatment to harsh steroid creams that are normally prescribed. For treatment against persistent or severe eczema, please seek professional medical advice.
Rosacea:
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin disorder that causes redness and swelling, mainly affecting the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back. In rare cases, Rosacea affects the eyes.
This condition can remain over a long period of time and often progresses into a persistent redness, pimples and visible blood vessels on the face that appear on the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose.
There is no cure for Rosacea unless you are willing to invest in expensive skin treatments at the skin clinics. Rosacea can only be controlled with external skincare products.
Since Rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily confused with other skin conditions such as acne and sunburn. For this reason, Rosacea has a nickname_“Great Pretender”.
How to ease Rosacea?
Emu Oil is effective against skin rashes and minor infections. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and non-toxic. It is also non-comedogenic and hypo-allergenic which is great for people with sensitive skin and allergies such as Rosacea. It soothes irritations and penetrate your skin easily without clogging your pores. At the same time, Emu Oil reduces redness and dramatically improves the affected area. Apply Emu Oil on your clean face after toning with Organic Rose Water (which is also great for Rosacea), finish off with regular moisturiser if required.
Organic Rose Water has light astringent properties that is helpful against Rosacea. Organic Rose Water helps to calm down the capillaries that are close to the surface of the skin. Organic Rose Water sold here does not contain other ingredients which may cause irritation the skin further.
Apply Organic Rose Water after cleansing. Follow with Emu Oil to soothe the skin. You may finish off with your regular moisturiser if required.