June 24, 2019

Hello Beautiful,

It's Katie bringing you another week of tips, hints, styles, and trends to help you look and feel your best!

Did you know that the average woman uses 12 different products with over 100 unique ingredients in them every day? On top of all that, if you add in some stressers, hormonal changes, and even anxiety, you can see an increase in your skin sensitivity!

If you're looking for relief, check out some of these strategies for calming your complexion.

Questions? Comments? Email me at:katie@gophercentral.com

*-- How Do You Care for Your Sensitive Skin? --*

Allergic Reactions: Skin freak-outs that arrive at lightning speed are typically an immune response to something that doesn't agree with your system. Constantly flaring up? That's often caused by genetic abnormalities in your skin's barrier function. Translation: If Mom's skin erupts when exposed to certain products, yours could, too.

What to do? Ease symptoms with a homemade milk compress: Soak a cloth in equal parts warm water and milk, then place on irritated areas. Aloe and over-the-counter cortisone cream are also helpful.

Super Dry Skin: If your face feels tight and has a sand-papery texture, it could be dry-or simply dehydrated. It could be a result of your diet, the weather, or the products you're using. Dry skin doesn't produce enough oil, so it's always in need of a dose of moisture. And when dryness peaks, skin cells can start to lift, causing irritation and itchiness.

What to do? If you wash your skin twice a day, consider doing so just at night, with a gentle soap-free cleanser. And keep your skin-care regimen simple. That means try not to use any toner, astringent, or any products that contain alcohol. Instead, layer on a hydrating cream. Overnight masks that can be used once a week can also pack a potent hydration punch.

I myself do not have sensitive skin, but people I know that do have started opting to use these Magic Washberries - Organic Laundry Soap and more This is a safe and gentle option for those with allergies to chemicals in regular detergents. The soapberry nuts are small, leathery drupes that measure less than 1 inch in diameter and are yellow-blackish.

How Do They Work? The term surfactant is just the scientific word for soap. By changing the surface tension of water, surfactants are able to penetrate the fibers of fabrics to loosen, lift, and hold on to dirt, but not all surfactants are created equally. Artificial surfactants can contain extra chemicals that may or may not improve their cleaning power, but often add health and environmental hazards to your home.
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