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Fungus Exclusive

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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Organic Skin Care: Cleansing

Organic Skin Care - Cleansing

Earth’s Enrichers- Let’s have “the talk”, you know, the talk about cleansing your skin. Your skin is the most important organ on your body because it protects your most vital organs in your body form outside contamination. This means that your skin has the job of encountering and defending your body from all of the harshest aspects of our environment which include germs and bacteria.

As you know, your skin produces its own natural oils and excretes toxins to maintain a healthy balance. These toxins are found in sweat, cold sores and acne.  The best way to maintain the natural oils in your body is through cleansing. If this is not properly done, your skin could produce acne, cold sores, wring worms, etc.

One of the best ways to cleanse is in the shower.  Showering removes more than germs, dirt, and bacteria. It also removes dead skin cells. Yes, I said it, dead skin cells. Your skin sheds every day, and it is important to remove it when washing so that it will not build up and clog your pores.  As a rule of thumb, it is also important to wash and change your sheets regularly for this same reason.

Cleansing is also very important for make-up wearers. Leaving make-up on your skin can clog your pores and cause your skin to breakout. When your skin is oily or you leave water proof make-up on, you suffocate your skin.  Always wash your makeup off once your day is complete and never go to sleep in it!

By cleansing your skin, you are helping it do its job without overworking it. Your skin can’t do it all by itself, it needs a little assistance. Remember, your skin is the first organ that meets bacteria and toxins. It is your body’s first step to defending your immune system so take very good care of it. 

The EE 411

The flip side to cleansing- Look out when it comes to cleansing because there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and cleansing the wrong way. The fact that your skin produces natural oils is a good thing.  However, drying out your skin to try to reduce the natural oils is not a good thing.  The key is finding a balance and making sure that you do not over clean. The natural oils are in your skin to protect your skin. To keep them balanced chose a cleanser that works best with your skin’s needs.  For example, if your body doesn’t produce a lot of natural oils, look for products that will not dry out your skin.  Look for products which will moisturize and enrich your skin.  This means try to avoid products with sulfates or high alcohol content.

The same goes for cleansing the wrong way.  Your make-up needs to be removed properly.   If it is water proof, it will be hard removing it without a special cleanser. In selecting one, keep in mind your skin’s needs.  Maintaining your facial skin’s health is important because it gets a lot of action: make-up, kissing, sweating, hands and hair touching, etc.  If you don’t take care of your facial skin, it can end up greasy and potentially break out from all of its interactions. It is quite sensitive at times, but never fear, there is always a perfect cleanser for you near! 

Tell Us: What’s your skin’s story? Is it sensitive or naturally too oily? How do you maintain your skin’s health?

(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!)