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Posted on September 11, 2013August 9, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Organic Skin Care: Exfoliating

Keeping in mind that regular bathing helps to get rid of dead skin cells, the best way to do so is through frequent exfoliation. Exfoliation is the essence of skincare and spa treatments! It is something that you can do in or out of the shower. Its primary purpose is to remove dead skin cells which make your washing and cleansing easier and more effective.

To exfoliate properly, all you need is a loofah, exfoliating gloves, pumice stone or anything with effective scrubbing properties. This would also include an exfoliating body wash for in the shower or a body brush which can be used outside the shower. (For a “how to” on exfoliating, check out the EE 411 at the bottom of this blog!)

One great thing about exfoliation is that it leaves you with breathable skin! Have you ever gotten out of a nice shower or bath and still didn’t feel as if you were completely clean? You felt like something was missing and you didn’t quite know what it was. It is probably because you did not exfoliate. Next time try exfoliating and see if you can feel the difference!

Exfoliating, if not done regularly, could make it more difficult to get that clean skin feeling. What often happens when you bathe without removing dead skin cells is that they build up. This build-up can make you feel icky and sticky and requires intensive scrubbing. In some cases, the dead skin cells that build up can alter the way your skin looks and feel. When skin is exfoliated properly, it radiates with its natural vivacity. It is also baby smooth because you are allowing the new skin cells to strut their stuff!

Now remember, everything can be overdone. Keep in mind that exfoliation is only generally only need 2-3 times a week. If you overdo it, you could hurt yourself. People with oily skin should exfoliate more than people with dry skin. If done to frequently, it could irritate your skin and make it painful to touch, sort of like sunburn. So please, don’t be excessive.

The EE 411: How to Exfoliate Effectively

Warning: Do not exfoliate if you are sunburned—it’s a bad idea! Also, do not exfoliate if you have some other skin conditions that require you to be gentle on your skin.

Tools and products:

Look for an exfoliating product you like and trust. Believe it or not, salt, oatmeal and sugar are natural exfoliates. Be careful when using chemical options for exfoliates such as alpha-hydroxy acids and salicylic acid. They may be too harsh for your skin.

To exfoliate properly, all you need is a loofah, scrub brush, exfoliating gloves, pumice stone or anything with good scrubbing abilities.

Before the shower:

Before you hop in the shower, be sure to brush your skin. This helps remove lose dead skin cells and blood circulation. Also, don’t forget to brush is your feet too, no matter how much it tickles!

In the shower:

Use your exfoliating product and a loofah (or whatever trusty tool you choose) to scrub your skin. This will help demolish any left-over dead skin that you didn’t get with your first sweep.

Out of the shower:

Now, step out of the shower and moisturize (which is next week’s topic)! Your skin will come alive and feel refreshed!

Tell Us: What are your exfoliating experiences?

(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!)

Posted on August 28, 2013August 9, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Organic Skin Care 101

Welcome Back Earth’s Enrichers! The school year has officially started and it’s time for some fun and beneficial skincare education. Don’t worry, we won’t lecture you, but let’s look at why we do what we do to our skin. So, let’s begin, why is skincare important? Seriously! Let’s think about it.

There are certain regiments that we practice as our signature skincare routine. Although it’s not always in the same order, we cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, apply sunscreen, use shaving cream when shaving, and wash our hair. Have you ever thought about what happened if we didn’t do some of these things?

If we didn’t perform healthy skincare practices, we would weaken our most prominent protection against the environment (not to mention we’d be quite smelly as well). Proper skin care helps strengthen our body’s largest organ. For instance, if we don’t clean our skin we leave it exposed to germs, infections, and bacteria that could break our skin out. This could also cause long term damage.

During the course of the next few weeks, we will talk more in depth with you about the importance of the following skin rituals: cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, applying sunscreen, the pros and cons of using shaving cream while shaving, and washing our hair.

The EE 411

Although skincare is quite important, it can be too much of a good thing. Say you love peanut butter and you eat it every day, sooner or later you will begin to rethink your desire. The same goes for over cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, applying sunscreen, shaving and even washing your hair in some cases. By overdoing even one of these things you could irritate or damage your skin. The key is knowing your skin and how to balance your regiment.

Tell Us: What are some of your skincare routines that you can’t live without? For instance, moisturizing your hands before you go to bed.

Posted on August 13, 2013August 9, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Organic Soap – This Not That

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!