Essential Skin Care

The body’s outer perimeter, the skin, is our first line of defense. Every square centimeter of skin contains up to 120 sweat glands and 200 nerve sensors. One third of our blood supply is found just underneath the skin. Called the third kidney, the skin is our largest elimination organ. Without skin we would die. ?

Each of the over 20 layers of skin accumulate toxins and are an expression of our health. Each skin cell has an escape hatch and people develop eruptions, blotches, acne or rashes as the blood drops off toxins and excess. We must protect our skin from the unconscionable profit based industries that put chemicals into our foodstuffs and household products. Ingesting harmful toxins will eventually put pressure on the skin. Soaps and shampoos containing parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde and other chemicals should also be avoided. READ LABELS! Some skin problems are simply the result of a poor diet.

According to CNN Health, even sunscreen can be carcinogenic and stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Sunscreen chemicals have even been found in people’s blood. The medical community is fraught with inconclusive data on the subject and scientists tend to agree with those who fund them. Many medical professionals withhold their opinions for fear of reprisal. If you buy sunscreen, make sure it is made with natural products with no synthetic fillers or chemicals. This is especially important for infants and young children, as we don’t want to clog their delicate skin to keep it from breathing.

Profiteers have effectively sold the public on the concept that the sun is harmful. Skin cancer may well be caused by overexposure to UV rays, but also by genetics, radiation, smoking, tanning beds, atypical moles, viruses and chemicals exiting the skin. DDT, arsenic, chemical cocktails and other lethal toxins lurking in our bodies may be expelled through the skin; often-causing unsightly blemishes.

It is crucial to acclimate the skin to the sun gradually and the skin should never be burned. Aloe Vera and natural oils such as St. John's Wort, coconut, jojoba, rosehip, frankincense and argan are beneficial for skin care. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in the treatment of acne and certain skin irritations. Aloe Vera is even good on burns. When we care for our outer skin layer we care for the nerves, cells and the blood vessels just underneath the surface.

Doctor Sunshine is one of our greatest nutrients. Sunshine strengthens bones and ultraviolet rays produce Vitamin D, which strengthens the immune system and helps absorb calcium, phosphorus and other minerals. The Vitamin D synthesized in laboratories can be toxic in large doses and essentially creates expensive urine.

UV rays absorbed in moderation can help lower blood pressure, increase heart efficiency, reduce stress, benefit sex hormones, assist in better sleep and are effective in the treatment of psoriasis. When I visited the Polynesian Islands and other Equatorial regions, most people exposed their skin to the sun all day long and skin cancer was extremely rare.

?Stimulating the skin with a brush or luffa brings additional circulation to an area and helps remove impurities and dead skin. Always brush towards the heart, wrist to elbow, elbow to shoulders, ankles to knees and knees to hips. Make long strokes in the direction of the heart in order to work the body's lymph flow. The lymphatic system, which helps to rid the body of toxins and waste, only travels in one direction. Don’t brush your skin if you have open sores or skin problems. A skin massage can do wonders for internal organs and disorder zones.

Water therapy can also benefit the skin. A hot bath, whirlpool, steam bath, hot tub or sauna will open skin pores, cause perspiration and give toxins a safe exit route. Epsom salts, sage, ginger, eucalyptus or baking soda can be added to the water to induce perspiration and help clean the skin. Soaking in the ocean is recommended for edema, swelling, glandular and thyroid problems. It is especially important to care for skin during a fast when toxins are released at a greater rate.

?By Marjan, author of Fasting Firepower and 600 Devils. Additional articles and videos that will help lead to a healthier you can be found at www.marjanbooks.com.

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