Problem Skin
Consider a
health food store if you wish to improve any irritating
skin conditions. It is fair to say that we are judged and also judge others based on their appearances. This includes the clothes they wear, their weight, body language and ultimately their facial appearance. It is no wonder then that acne, eczema, psoriasis and varicose veins are among the most prevalent
skin conditions or problems which are rated as a major concern for increasing numbers of individuals globally. Second to those concerns are wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
Acne has long been misrepresented as purely a teenage problem, but a large percentage of grown women understand this to be untrue. Adult acne is very common and is caused by sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands. An imbalance in both male and female hormones can also cause breakouts. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, peri-menopause, and menopause. Some medications (such as corticosteroids), food allergies and even cosmetics can also act as triggers.
Read More »
A skin condition that most commonly afflicts young children, Eczema, is nevertheless also common amongst adults. Approximately 10 to 20% of the world’s population develops atopic dermatitis (the most common form of eczema). Eczema is characterised by dryness and recurring skin rashes and the following symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.
Other conditions include Psoriasis, a disorder which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint.
Varicose veins are normal veins that have become enlarged and twisted and although it commonly occurs on the legs, it can also be found on other parts of the body. Caused by an enlargement of the veins due to blocked valves, varicose veins are painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them may cause ulcers.
Fortunately, the conditions listed above can be managed and some even eradicated thanks to health food alternatives and other products found at Evergreen health food stores. There is a wide variety of natural supplements that provide strength and support to tissue and tendons and may guard against osteoporosis, while also caring for skin, hair and nails. Such supplements are also known to be beneficial for the digestive system and thus provide a healthy nutritional solution for the body as a whole. There is also a large range of natural oils and creams available to improve and reduce the appearance of old and new scars caused by acne and other skin conditions. These oil-based skin solutions improve the appearance of uneven skin tone by smoothing and balancing the skin and are in most instances specifically manufactured to cater for sensitive skin. Topical creams on the other hand provide relief from itching, which is a common symptom of the above mentioned skin conditions.
There is no need to live with the depression and self consciousness that is commonly associated with skin conditions or skin problems. A reputable health food store stocks many choices of products to give you and your skin a better quality of life.