5 Common Skin Care Mistakes & How to Avoid Them... Teresa McDowell

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1 5 Common Skin Care Mistakes & How to Avoid Them... H E M P H E M P H O O R A Y Teresa McDowell ebook

2 Are you struggling with skin problems? Do the products you use, daily, create even more skin problems? You re tired of not having healthy skin. You feel you have tried every product on the supermarket shelf. You find yourself overwhelmed; by the chemical cocktail of skin care products in supermarkets. You re over all the marketing of products and the hype they put out. You yearn for a simple, no nonsense skin care regime that works. If this describes you, come along with us and discover the benefits of using a skincare range that is made of pure organic hemp seed oil. Here are the 5 common skincare mistakes to avoid.

Mistake 1: Excessive Cleansing & Over Exfoliating... We ve all done this. More is not always better. What happens to your skin when you over cleanse and exfoliate?

3 Mistake 1: Excessive Cleansing & Over Exfoliating... We ve all done this. More is not always better. What happens to your skin when you over cleanse and exfoliate? Over exfoliating can break down the skin leaving it vulnerable to bacteria and acne breakouts. If you suffer from acne and breakouts you may feel the need to cleanse and exfoliate more because you think you have overly oily skin. What happens is that over cleansing and exfoliating dries out your skin, this triggers the oil glands to produce more oil which results in clogged pores and an increase in breakouts. Dermatologists advice does vary in regards to exfoliating, however many urge to exfoliate with care. It is necessary for you to exfoliate, this removes dead skin to encourage new regeneration and healthy cells, BUT if you over do it, you run the risk of sensitive, inflamed, peeling, dry skin. The benefits To have healthy skin is something that everybody wants and more importantly you want it. So when choosing your cleansing and exfoliating routine be sure to use a gentle yet effective cleanser, one that will remove dirt and impurities from your skin without stripping or drying out your skin. An exfoliating face washer will lightly remove any cleansing residue and primes the skin for your moisturiser.

4 Mistake 2: Not Moisturising Oily Skin... Oily skin needs moisture too What happens when you don t moisturise? If you avoid moisturising you re creating a cycle, one of lack of moisture, then excess oil produced, leading to clogged pores and skin breakouts. The Benefits of moisturising: Sebum is the body s oil or waxy substance that is made up of fatty acids, squalene and wax esters which is secreted by the Sebaceous glands. Sebum protects the body from germs and maintains the skin barrier. Natural, botanical ingredients such as hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, avocado and apricot kernel oil all stimulate the sebum without clogging pores. These ingredients work with the skin, not against it. They hydrate, soften and moisturise the skin while restoring the natural balance and overall skin texture. When choosing a moisturiser always choose one that won t clog pores (non-comedogenic). Hemp seed oil is noncomedogenic with a comedogenic rating of zero, making it perfect for oily and acne prone skin.

5 Mistake 3: Bad Diet/Poor Gut Health... Your skin tells your health story. Your skin is the largest functioning organ of your body. So when you are experiencing skin problems like acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, it can be an indicator that something else is going on inside your body. One reason for your concern is with your gut health, or more specifically the health of your gut micro-biome. Gut microbes and your overall gastrointestinal tract health, play a huge part in the health of your skin. Maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding processed foods, sugars, grains and refined carbs is essential for beneficial bacteria to flourish in your gut. Very broadly, when bad bacteria in your gut outweigh the good, the toxins that are created trigger inflammation in your system. Now interestingly, acne is an inflammatory condition. As the saying goes, we are what we eat. For healthy eating, choose an abundance of vegetables, low sugar fruits, legumes, bone broths and fermented foods. Drink plenty of water and work on reducing your stress. Avoid sugar, refined carbs, caffeine, alcohol, take away & fatty foods and smoking. There are many other contributing factors to problem skin conditions. However improving your gut health will enhance your health and vitality of your skin. The benefits of hemp seeds and oils that you might not know Hemp seeds are rich in soluble and non-soluble fibre that naturally cleanses the colon and reduces sugar cravings. They are high in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid that has been proved to naturally balance hormones.

Mistake 4: Picking at Blemishes... To squeeze or not squeeze is the temptation. Let s admit it, we all have that one friend who is eager to squeeze..or maybe it s you.

6 Mistake 4: Picking at Blemishes... To squeeze or not squeeze is the temptation. Let s admit it, we all have that one friend who is eager to squeeze..or maybe it s you. Picking at your blemishes or acne results in bigger blemishes due to the infection causing the bacteria entering your broken skin. Picking or squeezing aggravates the already existing inflammation and if you do it, it pushes the puss deeper and wider into the skin. The cycle begins with you squeezing the blemish, it breaks the skin and puss is released, a scab forms over the ruptured skin, and your tempted to pick again. This cycle leads to damaging scarring of the skin. What should you do? Use a gentle yet effective daily cleanser, an antibacterial moisturiser, and eat healthy. Of course if you have severe cystic acne always seek advice from a qualified dermatologist.

Mistake 5: Using Chemical Laden Products... We live in an increasingly toxic world, with chemicals ravaging our environment, our food chain and our personal care products.

Our skin acts like a sponge soaking up any product applied to it, then into the blood stream and lymphatic system. Ask yourself, how safe are the products you apply to yourself?

7 Mistake 5: Using Chemical Laden Products... We live in an increasingly toxic world, with chemicals ravaging our environment, our food chain and our personal care products. Pick up any of the commercially produced cosmetics and you ll be greeted with a plethora of synthetic ingredients you will find impossible to pronounce. Our skin acts like a sponge soaking up any product applied to it, then into the blood stream and lymphatic system. Ask yourself, how safe are the products you apply to yourself? Chronic illness and disease is on the increase and the average person is exposed daily to hundreds of chemicals. These chemicals accumulate on the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. There is a better way You can choose natural skincare products toward making a commitment to your health and well-being. Our bodies metabolise natural substances to nourish and sustain us. Vegetables and seed oils such as Hemp seed oil, organic butters, waxes and essential oils all combine to hydrate, nourish, heal and protect the skin. The health of our environment also benefits from organic farming practices that eliminate the need for and use of synthetic chemicals. Organic natural skin care brings you the best that Mother Nature has to offer. So, what are you feeding your skin?

Why Hemp Hemp Hooray?... " We are on a mission to empower people to harness the hemp life and lead a healthy living. Matching choices with our values, for people and planet.

8 Why Hemp Hemp Hooray?... " We are on a mission to empower people to harness the hemp life and lead a healthy living. Matching choices with our values, for people and planet." HEMP HEMP HOORAY is a high quality, all natural skin and body care range designed to restore health and vitality to the skin. HEMP HEMP HOORAY has brought relief to many people with problem skin conditions, while the entire range offers pampering for both body and spirit. At the forefront of the movement since 2006 is Founder and Hemp Living Advocate, Teresa McDowell. Her story began over a decade ago when her passion for aromatherapy and vision for industrial hemp collided. These two powerful forces resulted in the creation of a natural skin and body care range using Australian grown Hemp Seed Oil as the base for all the products. Frustrated by artificial and chemical based skincare brands available to consumers, she took matters into her own hands and started making her own natural products while raising three children in South Australia. The range quickly grew and gained a loyal following of people concerned about what they put on their skin and the impact their choices have on the environment. Available through

3You have the. 4 simple steps to help treat. and prevent acne

3You have the. 4 simple steps to help treat. and prevent acne 1 2 3You have the 4 simple steps to help treat and prevent acne Acne affects most teenagers, however, the condition is not restricted to any age group. Although there is no cure, acne blemishes can be