JOURNAL | 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SKIN
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JOURNAL | 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SKIN

    Our skin is our largest organ, our shell if you will, it's what most people see first when they look at us and it's how we present to the world. It makes up a huge part of who we are (physically) and it can be a tricky bugger to get under control given seasonal changes, nutritional effects and application of things like makeup. Here we've put together a TOP 10 FACT LIST on all things skin, how to look after it, how to get the most out of it, and how to protect it best to longevity and agelessness. 
  1. The skin is our largest organ so it is no wonder that it's very susceptible to many potentially damaging elements. For instance, things such as dust, sun, harmful microbes, fungi, genetics, hormones and immune problems, can all impact the overall health of our skin. These irritants can clog pores and potentially activate the immune system which can increase localised swelling and inflammation as a defensive mechanism.
  2. The average person applies a minimum of 10 products to their skin daily and absorbs around 130 chemicals through their skin straight into their bloodstream. EEK!
  3. The skin absorbs up to 60% of the ingredients you place on it. The skin on our face is thinner than other parts of the body with the eyelid skin being the thinnest of all. This is why we place such importance on the skin on our face, that and, it’s what people notice first.
  4. Everything your body absorbs and digests impacts the way your body functions and feels – what’s absorbed from your skin included. Hormones, bacteria’s, blood, it’s all influenced by what we put in and on….
  5. Most people still use skin products that 1. Partake inhumane practice of animal testing. 2. Contain harsh chemicals like parabens and fillers and/or Use plastics as the bulk of their ingredients to give the illusion of exfoliating. ☹
  6. Parabens are synthetic compounds that are often added to beauty and cleaning products to help slow the growth of fungus, bacteria and other potentially damaging microbes, so in turn they help keep the product fresher for longer, adding shelf life to a product. Although, some studies have shown that some parabens can disrupt human hormone function and therefore may be increasing the risk of disease like breast cancer. Studies have found parabens to be present in some breast tumours -YIKES!!!
  7. The average person's skin covers an area of 2 square meters. Skin accounts for about 15% of your body weight. 
  8. Vitamin A, C, D and E all help the health of skin.
  9. 1/20 women and 1/100 men suffer from acne at some stage in their life. Acne is caused by an over production of cells that line the sweat gland
  10. For healthy skin, you need: TURMERIC! Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat various skin diseases and heal wounds. Now, western scientific research is starting to provide studies showing these benefits. As an anti-inflammatory, turmeric can reduce redness, swelling and scaring, and help to treat serious conditions such as psoriasis. As an antioxidant, turmeric can impact the skin cells and in turn tighten the appearance of skin, reversing sun damage and slowing the ageing process. Turmeric is also a natural antiseptic and antibacterial and so can be used as a natural face cleanser. When applied topically to the skin it will help to inhibit the growth of blemishes that cause bacteria and protect the skin against infection. This is why various studies have shown turmeric to be effective when treating acne, eczema, rashes, inflammation and bruising. One study concluded that the extract obtained from the rhizomes of turmeric plant can be used in skin preparations to regulate excessive sebum secretion in persons suffering from acne and related problems.
Quick Recap on why turmeric helps; You get results quickly, it is an anti-Inflammatory, it is loaded with antioxidants, it helps give you flawless skin

    The moral of the story is, natural is best. Take the best of what natures provides to help aid your skin. Golden Grind’s skincare is all natural, handmade, parabens and plastic free, and filled with beautiful ingredients that contains heaps of Vitamins and Minerals.

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    SOURCES & ADDITIONAL READING
    Ivana Binic, Viktor Lazarevic, Milanka Ljubenovic, Jelena Mojsa,Dusan Sokolovic. “Skin Ageing: Natural Weapons and Strategies” Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013; 2013: 827248.
    Tu CX1, Lin M, Lu SS, Qi XY, Zhang RX, Zhang YY. “Curcumin inhibits melanogenesis in human melanocytes.” Phytother Res. 2012 Feb;26(2):174-9. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3517. Epub 2011 May 17.
    “‘Curry’ Cream May Fade Wrinkles.” WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2017.
    Prasad, Sahdeo. “Turmeric, the Golden Spice.” Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 01 Jan. 1970. Web. 25 Jan. 2017.
    Vaughn AR, Branum A, Sivamani RK. “Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence.” Phytother Res. 2016 Aug;30(8):1243-64.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24085048 
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/view/95928 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92752/

     

    Tags: Health and Wellness