Skin Care Tips by E'Lader

SKIN CARE TIPS

Why is it best to go "Natural"

Simple, Genesis 1:29-30 gives us evidence that Mother Nature has provided us with everything we need to sustain a healthy life. Just as our bodies respond best to natural ingredients, so does our skin. The cosmetic industry have gone wrong by creating products, etc... that are far from the original source. The driver for such measures is the desire to mass-produce products that will sustain a shelf life of 2 or more years. The most popular method is through the use of synthetics, primarily carcinogenic, preservatives which introduces toxins and all their potential negative side effects into our bodies. However, without some type of protection microorganisms would rapidly multiply and cause undesirable side effects. We believe that natural ingredients such as 100% pure essential oils,antioxidants, herbs, and botanicals can be used to successfully preserve skin care products for a reasonable amount of time (6 to 12) months without compromising the beneficial factors of the wholesome ingredients. Historically, these methods of preserving dates back to biblical time...

Human Skin has three layers: click here to find out all about the skin

Moisture Balance

70% of the human body is water. When skin is dehydrated, blood capillaries shrinks causing it to become dull and flaky. There are many reasons that the skin can become dehydrated: the surrounding air humidity, loss of body fluids, and poor diet.

The surrounding air humidity plays an important factor in skin hydration. High humidity regions are great for the skin because the skin will absorb the hydrogen and oxygen (water) from the air to help maintain regularity. On the other hand, low humidity regions causes skin to dehydrate. High sun exposure as well as extreme wintry conditions also causes skin dehydration.

Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water is also vital to keeping the skin hydrated. If you are one to heavily perspire, or is highly physically active, you are prone to skin dehydration. The only way to combat this loss is to drink plenty of water or juices. Note: Drinks that contain alcohol will also dehydrate the skin. Alcohol causes the body to retain water to protect the organs, muscles, and eye area from dehydration. In such case, the skin is secondary.

We have learned that hydration is key to protecting the skin from degeneration, which leads to premature aging and other skin disorders. We must also eat foods that are moisture rich. Juicy fruits and vegetables are essential to the moisture balance factor.

pH Balance

A chemist term, pH balance means "potential of hydrogen." The outer layer of the skin is slightly acidic, between 4.5 - 5.5., Our sweat--containing uric and lactic acids--and body oils promote this acidic environment.

The pH scale

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Acid < | >Alkaline (base)

water is neutral (7)

A note about water: Water that contain heavy mineral such as a hight level of iron can damage the skin. This is know as "hard water."

Most soaps have a pH of 9-11, which is highly effective in killing bacteria, yet removes the natural protective barrier (acid-balance) of the skin that helps fight against bacteria growth. When this happens, the skin also becomes dehydrated creating an environment for irritation that leads to bacteria growth and a host of other ailments...

The best way to judge a good soap is to ask yourself the question...would I shampoo with it?

All of E’LADÉR’s products are pH balanced for the skin to help combat the natural forces of premature aging.

E’LADÉR™, what's in it for me?

*Tea Tree Oil - Melaleuca alternifolia (essential oil) Used for: acne, rashes, nail fungus, dermatitis, insect bites, ringworm, thrush, head lice, boils, anti-infectious, antibiotic, balsamic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, antiseptic...

*Lemongrass Oil - Cymbopogon citratus (essential oil) Used for: acne, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, fungicidal, aromatherapy (sedative/nervous), insecticidal

*Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) help the repair and rebuild the connective tissue of the skin (collagen).

*Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol): is a powerful antioxidant which acts as a free radical scavenger, hindering oils in the skin from going rancid.

*Rosemary Extract: is a powerful antioxidant that also protects the skin from UV damage.

*Honey: Highly stable against microbial growth because of its low moisture content anti-microbial constituents.

*Allantoin: helps to accelerate the healing process of the skin. Great for eczema, psoriasis, impetigo...

*Corn Starch: is great for absorbing excess oils from the skin leaving a smooth finish.

*Oatmeal-Oat (Amino Acids): Amino acids are what the body uses to construct protein. Oats are a rich source of vitamins and minerals and acts as a humectant, skin soother, and relieves itching .

*Coconut Oil: a highly saturated fat that conditions the skin without clogging the pores and leaving a protection from dehydration.

*Palm Oil: is obtained from the fruit or seed of the palm tree, a rich source of vitamin A.

*Safflower Oil: a light oil that penetrates deep into the pores creating a barrier for moisture loss. Aids in healing wounds.

*Coco Butter: a solid fat that softens and lubricates the skin. It contains about 5 IU of vitamin E per ounce.

*Mango Butter: a solid fat from the seed kernel of mango fruit. A great conditioner for the skin.

*Shea Butter: is solid fat which is extremely therapeutic, helping to heal dehydrated, aged and damaged skin. It has vitamin A, E and is highly compatible with skin. It also helps to protect against the UV rays of the sun.

*Aloe Vera: a moisturizer that absorbs into the inner layer of the skin to help hydrate and nourish new skin cells.

*Goat's milk: an excellent moisturizer and exfoliant. It will give a radiant complexion to dry, rough skin.

*Cocamidopropyl Betaine: A coconut oil, alcohol and betaine (betaine occurs commonly in beets and other vegetables) compound . We use it for its mild cleansing benefits.

*Sodium Coco Sulfate: derived from coconuts and used for it's mild cleansing benefits.

*(Sodium Laurate Sulfate & Glycol Stearate) Also derived from coconut oil and used for its mild cleansing benefits.

*Zinc Oxide: a natural sun screen, also aids in healing the skin.

*Titanium Dioxide: a natural sun screen

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Daily skin care for the face and body

Our skin is unique and will require personalized daily care accordingly. The skin care regiment that works for you in the beginning may change as your skin improves or changes over-time. Of course, you must first start with the bare-essentials: cleans, tone, ex-foliate (unclog pores from dead skin cells and impurities), and hydrate (moisturize).

Your Face

Cleansing

Morning and night, use our "Facial Cleanser" to remove impurities with a clean, soft cloth or sponge. Apply cleanser in a circular motion, never drag downward on the skin. Slash rinsing with cold water and towel blotting helps to reduce micro tears to the skin.

Tone: (day time) and exfoliate (night time)

Use a clean cotton ball to apply our "Day Toner" in small circular motions. At night, apply our "Exfoliating Facial Masque" (2-10 minutes) slash rinse with cold water, blot dry with soft, clean towel.

Hydrate

Each night, use either our "Damage Control Night Repair Cream" or our "Vitamin-Rich Night Cream" to restore hydration. Dot the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and temples, with the last two fingers of the hands, working in small circular motions until the entire face and neck is covered, avoiding the eye socket area. If the product does not absorb within 5 minutes, you’ve used too much.

Your Body

Cleansing

You can apply our "Beach-Body Cleanser" to an ex foliating device, such as a sea sponge, loofah, puff, etc... unless however, the skin shows signs of irritation or disease. If the latter is the case, you may cause further irritation or spread the disease, apply cleanser with your hands.

Exfoliate

You can exfoliate the skin over the body by wrapping it in our clarifying clay or by scrubbing down with our bath crystals. This can be done as often as needed.

Hydrate

After each bath or shower, always follow-up with our "Moisture-Rich Hand & Body Lotion" or creams, which should be applied while the skin is still moist, for fast absorption.

E’LADÉR™ - Skin's Best Friend !

IMPORTANT NOTE: If used as directed, all of our products are safe and effective. The information you find here, however, is not intended to prescribe or diagnose in any way and is not to be used against professional medical advice. Nor are we implying that our products are to be used as a substitute for doctor's recommendations. We do suggest that you consult medical attention if needed.