SKINCARE & BEAUTY BY JANA ELSTON

Does your skin redden easily? Do you have visible capillaries or do you get rashes? Have you ever reacted to natural foods, medications or skincare products? In this article, I will talk about the two major types of sensitive skin, what causes it and the best way to manage and improve the skin condition. There are essentially three different sensitive skin conditions: couperose, sensitive and damaged skin. COUPEROSE - “BROKEN CAPILLARIES” Couperose is a skin condition where you can see visible capillaries on the surface, often present on the cheeks, chin, neck and decolletage. People with couperose tend to flush easily but do develop rashes or irritations such as stinging, burning or itching. Couperose is caused by sun damage. Years of exposure to UV has lead to the capillary damage which makes them more pronounced on the surface. Exertional, heat, alcohol, spicy food and other stimulants can aggravate this condition. TIPS FOR MANAGING COUPEROSE Because couperos...

I believe that the most important beauty tip is consistency. Yes, it is essential to take care of yourself at the moment, but for your skin to look and stay beautiful over time, it’s crucial to use products that can help change your appearance over the long term. “Your skin has a memory. In ten, twenty, thirty years from now, your skin will show the results of how it was treated today. So treat it kindly and with respect.” I believe in long-term skin health. I also know that our skin cells are constantly learning and gathering information for future generations. Science shows that how you treat your body will be remembered by your cells and important information will be stored in your cells' DNA. It is only natural that your body and skin can respond faster to environmental changes and adapt. It's all about self-preservation. When I advise people to be gentle with their skin, it is not only about how they care for their skin every day. For example, don't use hars...

Watch the beauty tips video or read the article below It is not unusual for us to see clients in their 30s, 40s or even in their 50s suffer from breakouts and acne. In fact, we are seeing more and more women in their adult years come to see us upset about their breakouts. Confused, they tell us they can't understand why they are getting acne, after all, they are no longer teenagers. Increase In Adult Acne So what is causing this increase we are seeing in adult women suffering from acne? If you search for answers online, you will learn that acne is caused by excess oil in the skin which is trapped in the hair follicles and causes infection. This may be true for younger people, however, this kind of lesions look very different to the type of acne we see in adult women. The Difference Between Juvenile and Adult Acne During teenage years, some people develop an oily skin due to the hormonal spike they experience during puberty. The excess oil and a build up of dead ...

While we are young, our skin has a beautifully even skin tone. It looks even in color and has a radiant appearance. As we get older, however, we notice the skin is no longer as clear and even toned, the pigments in our skin are deposited less evenly causing freckles, brown spots, stains and brown marks. These color irregularities are called pigmentation. Where the skin is blotchy with too much pigment, this is called hyper-pigmentation (excessive pigment), cholasma or melasma. WHAT CAUSES BROWN SPOTS? Hyper-pigmentation is caused mainly by UV exposure, hormones, friction, heat, and inflammation. Excess sun exposure, certain hormones (e.g. during pregnancy), too much rubbing (e.g. underarms) heat and inflammation, for example after an acne breakout, are known to cause the skin to trigger more melanin. This is a defense response by the skin. When exposed to these triggers, the skin will thicken and darken to protect itself from further damage. The pigment melanin, which gives ...