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Skincare- Fungus
Skin Care- Fungus

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

Brace your selves! We’re talking about Fungus this week. Fungus is a word that gives you creepy tingling sensations up your spine! Fungus, believe it or not, is a common disturbance in the realm of skin care. The most common fungal infections of the skin are athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and yeast infections. These can be easily transmitted from one person to another by touch or proximity, that is– skin to skin contact. It is important to be wary of your surroundings and know what these things are before you accidentally come in contact with them.

A fungal infection tends to only affect the outermost layers of the skin called the epidermis. Individuals who are more susceptible to fungal infections are those who suffer from diabetes and obesity. Fungus thrives in lukewarm, moist environments. So it is more likely to appear in folds of skin and places where sweat can linger like hair, armpits, feet, and thighs, etc. Not to mention, a fungal infection can infect one part of the body but show up in another. This does not necessarily mean that area it shows up in is infected— it’s how the fungal infection may reveal itself.

A red flag, if you will, for a fungal infection is an area that is red where the skin is pealing and is itchy. This could be a sign of something you may want to get checked out by a dermatologist or professional. The best you can do for a fungal infection without anti-fungal medicine is to keep it dry, try not to scratch it, and to not excessively scrub the area. Again, see a professional for better prevention and so you don’t spread it to someone else– think of your neighbor!

The EE 411: Prevention Tips

Instead of grossing you out with in-depth descriptions of athlete’s foot, (although we do recommend you look it up) we thought we could give you some tips/cautions to help prevent further fungal infections—you’re welcome!
Tips and Precautions:
• Keep clothes and skin dry especially after showering
• Wear clothes that give your skin space to breathe
• Change your socks daily
• Change your shoes so that the same pair aren’t worn every day (let them air-out too)
• Wear shower shoes or swim shoes in a public shower or pool place (that one should be a given)
• Sharing is caring but not a towel, brush, washcloth, etc. (Don’t do that)
• Change and wash linens and clothes as often as needed
• Educate yourself on fungal infections so you can identify them when you see them
• Try using over-the-counter medicated foot powder or spray to eliminate small infections
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Black Soap (African)

Hey Earth’s Enrichers 

African Black Soap
African Black Soap

You all know we at EE have your health in mind all the time, right? Our motto is Our Ingredients Make All the Difference! What You Put on Your Body Is Just As Important As What You Put in Your Body! So, when we say we are making African Black Soap (ABS), we are really making it with you in mind.

Once we heard of the amazing properties of ABS, we decide it was high time to make an EE specialty for our Earth’s Enrichers. How do you like that? The great thing about African Black Soap is that it can be used on the face and the body—it is good for removing impurities from the skin.

ABS can be made with different types of ingredients, so we have given it the EE touch! What sets our African Black Soap apart from others is that ours has Tea Tree oil in it which is good at clearing up various skin infections such as acne.  Also, when using our African Black Soap, it will not dry out your skin while deeply cleansing it. Check out it out:

Why are Cocoa Pods (Beans) are cool for your skin?
– Heals wounds and clears bacteria from the skin
– Protect the skin from UV damage like roughness and redness
– Enhances elasticity and hydration

How is Plantain Skin Super?
– Soothes bug bits and stings
– Heals scrapes and cuts
– Relieves eczema and sunburn
– Reduces chances of scarring

Why is Tea Tree Oil omnipotent in skin care?
– Helps prevent infections
– Adds a protective covering to the skin
– Acts as a strong antibacterial that stunts fungus growth

Ha, we figure that would make you happy. Remember, as we always say, make sure you know your skin and research before you try something new. This helps you avoid any unnecessary discomfort when you are trying to do what’s best for you. Also, our fellow EEers stay cool out there—it’s warm! ^-^

The EE 411: African Black Soap

Have you ever heard of African Black Soap? How about Anago Soap, or Ose Dudu, or Alata Simena? These are all basically the same concepts with varying ingredients. It is a soap with origins hailing from Africa in countries like Ghana. The soap’s signature is its black hue, and some recipes contain natural ingredients like palm ash, cocoa pods, shea butter, tamarind extract, plantain, palm leaves, etc.

Its growing popularity is not only due to its earthly ingredients, but its practical health benefits. It is famous for its soothing of eczema, razor bumps, blemishes, and dark spots. It can be used on your body or hair. It can also be used to relieve skin rashes, dry skin, body odors, or scalp irritation. Depending on the way it’s made, African Black Soap can be packed with Iron, Vitamin A & E, UV protection. We encourage you to do research on African Black Soap because it is not always made with the same ingredients; that way, you can see what you think will work best for you.

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(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!)