Curing Eczema

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Rising Out of the Ashes

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Rising Out of the Ashes

Do you think everything happens for a reason? I do. I've always believed in a celestial force that is rooting for me, nudging me towards my life's purpose, providing endless growth opportunities, chance meetings and auspicious guidance. If we see all life's events as lessons, even the failures, the heartbreaks and illnesses will inevitably unveil deeper meanings and hidden clues.

In the pursuit of excellence, we willingly endure the price of transformation, while at times we cling to the familiar, kicking and screaming as change becomes inevitable. No matter how we get there, it's a magical moment when life seems to fall into place and evidence of divine intervention becomes clear.

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Skin Perfection Series: The Lipid Barrier

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Skin Perfection Series: The Lipid Barrier

Did you know that healthy barrier function is perhaps one of the most important aspects of skin health and aging?

According to medical skin experts, optimal skin health reflects the following key elements:

  • Healthy Barrier Function

  • Flexibility and Strength

  • Even Color 

  • Good Circulation

  • Hydration

  • “Bounceback”

As our skin's first line of defense to the outside world, the outer layer of skin, the Stratum Corneum (CF), is a protective, waterproof shield consisting of dead, protein-rich skin cells containing Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) which help bind water to the cells. Surrounding these cells are lipids such as ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acid. Together this protective matrix of protein, water, and oil function to prevent water evaporating from the skin and from external threats and irritants entering our skin. If our barrier has been impaired by over washing, exfoliating, harsh ingredients, excessively hot showers or neglect, we are vulnerable to invasion of pathogens, environmental pollutants including chemicals, heavy metals, EMF's and other sources of damaging particles.