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Natural Health – Ways to Relieve Skin Irritations

 

Natural Health- Ways to Relieve Skin IrritationsHey Earth’s Enrichers 

In some instances, desperate times can call for desperate measures. What can you do to relieve the temporary discomfort that comes from skin break outs? You know the inflamed, red, itchy areas that happen when we make that one mistake we didn’t need. These cases tend not to be as serious as a visit to the emergency room, but can be as irritating as the day is long.

So this week, Earth’s Enrichers, we will be dedicated to giving you helpful and natural ways to relieve skin irritation. These remedies can be found in your own home and can be helpful when the irritation is not so serious but is far from comfortable. If you find that the irritation is something serious, then it’s best to contact a professional or doctor before taking any further action.

In weather that’s, icy and windy, your face or other constantly exposed areas can be subject to harsh elements. To protect your skin from the irritation of the cold, we recommend you moisturize and continue to hydrate your skin throughout the day. Coconut oil and shea butter (which we use to base all of our balms by the way) are great for healing, moisturizing, and revitalizing skin. Keeping your skin clean and moisturized properly everyday will help prevent irritation.

Then again, even when precautions are taken, things can still happen. So, what do you do to ease annoying skin irritation? There is a simple and general tactic to relieve discomfort. The first thing you should not do is constantly mess with or scratch the irritated area; that could make it worse. Not to mention, the dirt and bacteria from your hands could cause contamination.

So, the first step to take is to make sure the irritated area is clean.  Use natural skin sensitive cleansers that contain natural relievers like oatmeal and aloe vera. Using a cold water soaked wash cloth, pat the area gently or place it over the area. Do not scrub the area or leave it wet—pat the area dry with a soft towel. The cool water will help relieve the hotness of irritation temporarily.

 Aloe Vera has healing and cooling properties that can soothe irritations. Also, using a cold compress is an alternative. It can reduce swelling and provide temporary relief from the burning irritated skin, there are also properties in oatmeal that can help relieve inflammation. When cleaning or soaking the irritated area, it is best to use cold to lukewarm water. This way you don’t produce more irritation to the affected area or dry it out.

 Last but certainly not least, remove anything from that area of the body that could cause irritation. For instance, a tag or piece of clothing that continually comes in contact with that area will cause further irritation. Following this process should help provide some relief for any skin discomfort or irritation. If it doesn’t go away in a timely fashion, we recommend that you seek medical attention to see what the allergenic is or what continues to irritate your skin.

The EE 411:  Skin Irritations – Break Out the Break Out Remedies 

Remember, it is important to know your body. Make a note of the things that break you out and cause allergic reactions. It will help save you from future troubles. Once you recognize what irritates your skin, you can have a better assessment of its sensitivities. You will start to develop a profile that helps you select products that benefit you. So, for remedies that can help relieve the annoyance of skin inflammation, redness, and itchiness, please see below:

 When looking to reduce redness and inflammation, the following are good options:

Simply place these things on the area until temporary relief is evident. It shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes.

 When looking for something to reduce itching and irritation, the following are good choices:

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Baking soda (a teaspoon add water)
  • Oatmeal
  • Peppermint leaves*
  • Basil leaves*

(*Also, good for bug bites)

Taking controlled amounts of these substances and gently rubbing them on the irritated area should temporally cease the annoyance. Check out other skincare remedies.

 Here at EE we do care about your health. If you find that you constantly deal with your skin breaking out, then perhaps you should assess the products you are using. We encourage you to try us and see if our products lead your skin to better results. We make our products with you in mind, so don’t forget we have your back. For a quick start, here are some EE products that contain ingredients that help with relief of irritation, inflammation, and redness.

Share with Us: What natural remedies do you find works best for you?

(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments.  Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog.  More information about our  company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms and Organic Lip Balms) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!) 


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Organic Soap – This Not That

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Hey everybody!

At Earth’s Enrichments we felt that it was time to give you detailed insight into why our body bars are made the way that they are.  We did lots of homework and studied the best ingredients for your skin.  In doing so, we have avoided using some harmful compounds and chemicals in our soaps.  Here’s what we have excluded– our body bars have absolutely no parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petroleum, artificial coloring, artificial fragrances, nor any preservatives.

These above ingredients have been known to produce harmful effects to the skin and can result in discomfort. We know what it’s like to have sensitive skin and have some elements in the average soap break you out. We know what it’s like to have skin irritation and can’t find skin care products that won’t irritate your skin further. We also know what it’s like to use an organic soap and have it not meet your expectation.   So, we have used our experiences and homework to make our soap with you and your skin in mind.

The EE 411

We at EE offer an all-natural and USDA certified organic soap that does not include parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petroleum, artificial coloring, artificial fragrances, or preservatives.  Below are brief descriptions for each chemical and the possible effects that they can have on your body.  We encourage you to do your own homework and look more into them. You will find it quite interesting!

Parabens

Parabens are a compound that is made to chemically preserve cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.  They were made chemically as a cheaper alternative to natural fungicides and bactericides such as grapefruit seed extract (GSE).

Although they may be a cheaper alternative, with constant usage they can have some, both minor and major, health risks. Parabens have been found in breast cancer tumors and are known to mimic estrogen.   Although there is not a correlation between cancer and parabens, the ability to mimic estrogen could be responsible for early puberty in girls.

Sulfates

Sulfates are mineral salts that contain sulfur. It is used in food, beverages, hair and skin care products.  It has been known to dry out the skin and scalp causing it to become itchy.  Also, if it gets into your eyes, it can irritate them (remember what happens when you shampoo).  Substantial exposure to sulfates can cause diarrhea, intestinal pain, and a bit of a decrease normal stomach acidity.

Phthalates

Phthalates are actually plasticizers which gives substances it is added to flexibility, longevity, and durability. This means phthalates add plastic to whatever it is in. This includes deodorants, nail polish, hair spray, perfumes, lotions, creams, and powders), and baby products. Its main function in lotion is to help penetrate the skin and soften it. It also helps maintain the fragrance.

When used in skincare products it can be absorbed through the skin, entered into the bloodstream and traces can be found in urine. It can even be found in the urine of infants whose mothers used skincare products with phthalates during pregnancy.  Substantial amounts of phthalates are known to cause hormone imbalances and birth defects.

Petroleum

Petroleum is a highly flammable liquid that contains hydrocarbons, some molecular weights, crude oils, and other liquid organic compounds. When we say organic compounds we mean fossil fuels (the main ingredient in this are dead organisms).

Short term effects of crude petroleum hydrocarbons can be respiratory problems, depression, anxiety disorder, and other mental disorders.

Artificial Coloring

Artificial coloring can be found in lotions, shampoos, soaps, and other such products and can contain certain amounts of metal allotments. Some of those metal allotments could consist of arsenic, lead, and mercury. These metals are known to cause gastrointestinal (orally taken), and could contaminate the skin. 

Artificial Preservatives

Artificial preservatives come in many forms like nitrates, sulphur dioxide, sulfites, and parabens. They are highly allergenic, toxic, and are known to cause tumors. Some of these artificial preservatives can also contain small amounts of formaldehyde. This can irritate the skin, cause cancer, and could even damage the nervous system.

Artificial Fragrances

Artificial fragrances are often made using petrochemicals (natural scents mixed with petroleum).  They can irritate the skin, aggravate asthma, and cause nausea, mood change, depression, lethargy, restlessness, irritability, memory lapses, and the inability to concentrate. 

Tell Us:  Can you feel the difference in your skin when you use products that do not contain any chemicals?  Give it a try!

(This post was brought to you by Earth’s Enrichments.  Similar posts can be found by visiting our Blog.  More information about our  company and products (USDA Certified Organic Soaps, Organic Bath Salts, Organic Sugar Scrubs, Organic Body Balms and Organic Lip Balms) can be found on our Website. Thank you Earth’s Enricher!)