April 1, 2021

Is your skincare routine making you sick?

Six years ago, my two oldest daughters were sturggling with horrible skinn irritations. They were toddlers and I was trying EVERYTHING I could to releive them and improve their symptoms. Nothing was working. I dug a little deeper into what was in the products and creams I was using on them and slowly started to swith them out with DIY recipes and Young Living oils. What happened was, not only was their skin clearing up, but they had less mood swings, slept better, and got sick a lot less often.

What we put on our skin matters. The ingedients found in common lotions, creams, and washes can be secretly wreaking havoc on our immune and hormonal systems.

Top things to know about skin in general:

Diet matters! Note how your body responds to foods like sugar, dairy, processed foods, or foods with antibiotics.
Your skin changes in response to hormones, like estrogen and testosterone.
If you have oily-type skin, you may notice an increase in facial oil before and during your period. Acne outbreaks during the premenstrual and menstrual period are common
Your skin is one of your body’s largest and most important organs. It forms a protective physical barrier, regulates your temperature, and provides a route for elimination for fluids like sweat and oils.
There is not a “standard normal” state for your skin, as it will change as you age and pass through different phases. Your skin can also change with the outside climate, or with sickness or ailments.

Companies are smart with their marketing. They are aware that consumers are demanding cleaner and better products for themselves and their families. Enter a marketing tactic called “greenwashing.” What is it? Greenwashing is a marketing target designed to make you believe the product is “green” by using terms like “organic,” “cruelty free,” and “natural” when really only ONE of those ingredients has to be included for it to be called this…everything else can be toxic on the ingredient list. There is a published list of 2,000 acceptable ingredients that can be grouped under “fragrance” wording. The list includes problematic ingredients, including carcinogens. Go grab one of your daily skincare or beauty products and take a look on the back label for the ingredients….does it list fragrance? These harmful ingredients can be lurking under the blanket term of fragrance and be causing you to not be getting the results that you want. They can put what they want on the front of the label as long as they don’t lie on the back and disclose all the ingredients. So, terms like “organic,” “green,” “all-natural” can be misleading.

These chemical additives can mess with our immune and hormonal systems…..

For example, Estrogen is associated with increased collagen production, skin thickness, skin hydration, wound healing, and improved barrier function….

- If this is out of balance, your skin will show it.
- We are covered in hair, even on our face. So, when these hormone fluctuations cause excess oil production, along with clogged pores, it will lead to breakouts.
- Thyroid imbalance can cause very dry skin. Dry skin can also be affected by genetics, climate, Psoriasis, or other more severe sensitivities.
- Important especially if you suffer from any of these symptoms and diet is not the cause….maybe its the ingredients causing imbalance inside your body.
- Our skin is our largest organ and when we have breakouts, rashes, and even severely dry skin it can indicate we need to switch up our skincare routine.

Drink more water…..

Drinking water can help our bodies do what they need to do when it comes to flushing toxins. This is expecially important when considering we cannot eliminate all the toxins around us from our lives….so, helping our bodies to do their jobs can help with those horrible breakouts and flakiness. Water also helps imporve skin tone and overall appearance.
Where breakouts or trouble spots are occuring can indicate a deeper underlying issue. Our bodies are all connected in every way! Take a look at this graphic:
For homonal help, essential oils can help too. Some favorites are Progessence Plus, and EndoFlex
- Progessence Plus™ is formulated specifically for women, designed to promote well-being and feelings for relaxation, harmony, and balance. It features some of our most-loved essential oils, including Frankincense, Bergamot, and Peppermint to nourish and moisturize the skin and create a natural, pleasant aroma. Other plant-based ingredients in the formula promote well-being. This 100 percent plant-based serum features naturally derived ingredients that help the product absorb easily into the skin. Adding it to your daily routine can promote feelings of relaxation, harmony, and balance.
- EndoFlex™ is a blend of Spearmint, Geranium, and other pure essential oils that helps create a calming and balancing aroma when diffused.
To customize our skincare routine….we love to make our own! Check out these awesome and custom GLOW Serum recipes!

Some of our favorite products for each skin type:

Blemish prone – Oily skin

- - Charcoal Bar Soap – Made with the powerful absorption properties of activated charcoal, Young Living’s Charcoal Bar Soap pulls out dirt and impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Its naturally derived formula includes powerful skin-cleaning agents, moisturizing ingredients, and the bright, fresh scent of our Orange Blossom essential oil blend. Use it for your body to cleanse and deodorize or add it to your skin care routine. The unique benefits of charcoal soap make it an especially suitable face soap for combination, oily, or acne-prone skin to help maintain a clear, healthy-looking complexion.
  - Orange Blossom: Made from 100 percent naturally derived ingredients, this gentle cleanser reduces surface oils and removes dirt and makeup without making your skin feel overly dry or tight.
  - Maximum Strength Acne Treatment: Active oils like Tea Tree and Manuka…Chamomile and aloe soothe redness.

Dry Skin

- Bloom Line:
  - Consists of Cleanser, Bloom essence, and Brightening Lotion
    - Harnesses the same power of Sheerlume and aims to prighten and even out skin tone while providing complete moisture!Sheerlume Brightening Complex: Composed of Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium and Frankincense essential oils.
    - Brightens and gives skin a radiant glow
    - Helps improve the appearance of an even skin tone
    - Includes gentle ingredients
    - Hydrates the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier
    - Reduces the appearance of dark spots
    - Gives skin a smoother texture
    - All of the line is Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic
    - Cruelty free
      - Cleanser: Sodium Hyaluronate in the cleanser – a more stable form of Hylauranic acid Is so gentle and moisturizing, I pair it with the charcoal if I am PMS’ing or after a hard workout.
      - Essence: gel-textured essence infuses moisture into skin, refining skin’s look and texture. Its pH balance-restoring formula supports skin barrier function, reduces the appearance of pores, and leaves your skin refreshed and radiant.
      - Bloom Brightening lotion is Formulated without gluten, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, petroleum, or mineral oil, or any of the thousands of potentially problematic ingredients we refuse to use.

Other favorites for all skin types:

CBD Beauty Boost: Our CBD Beauty Boost is the perfect way to indulge in luxury. This soothing combination of CBD, rose essential oil, tamanu oil, and grapeseed oil works to maintain an even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Just one daily dropper ideal for all skin types.
Wolfberry Eye Cream: Something you would use in the evening to work overnight…Maybe sensitive because it has some Green Tea, Bergamot, but I swear by it! Lasts forever! Some people use lemon, but I prefer this.
- Mature/Aging SkinContaining the anti-aging and skin-conditioning properties of wolfberry seed oil, this cream soothes tired eyes and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. Formulated for delicate skin around the eyes.
ART® Renewal Serum is a lightweight serum that is easily layered in your skin care routine. Daily use can balance uneven skin tone. Formulated with exotic orchid extract and essential oils, ART Renewal Serum protects skin from harsh external stressors. Premium ingredients are thoughtfully formulated to deeply nourish, hydrate, and help maintain a youthful appearance.

ART Mask: Support a healthy, youthful looking complexion with ART® Beauty Masque. This sheet mask improves skin elasticity and leaves skin looking fresher and plumper with a big shot of moisturization. Formulated for all skin types with exotic herbal extracts and essential oils, this nourishing mask gives skin a bright, healthy glow. Contains hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring component of the skin, helps bind moisture to the skin, and keeps skin nourished and healthy.