August Awareness: Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that effects over 7 million people in the United States every year. The most common symptoms are raised red patches, or lesions that develop a silver to white buildup of dead skin cells, called scales. This distressing autoimmune disease can occur on any part of the body.
This can be a painful and frustrating condition, with a prognosis that is life-long and has no known prevention. Attacks can be triggered by bacteria or viral infections, dry skin, stress, too little (or too much) sunlight, too much alcohol, and some medicines.
Although these products do not offer a cure, the good news is that nature provides us with soothing ingredients, such as apricot and calendula, to provide deeply hydrating and calming properties that will help relieve dry skin. Below are some of our most popular products containing these two key ingredients.
Apricot Calendula Nourishing Cream - Biodynamic - Gentle nourishing cream for the delicate treatment of dehydrated and sensitive skin. Echinacea and Aloe hydrate and protect the skin while Apricot and Flax Seed regenerate and revitalizse to produce younger looking skin.
Apricot Sugar Scrub - This refining and healing scrub for normal to dry skin types boasts amazing therapeutic properties of apricot, infused with raw sugar cane, to gently exfoliate your skin to leave it buffed and calmed. WIth this ultra hydrating scrub, your skin has never felt so smooth!
OM4 Thirst Quenching Moisture Complex - Saw Palmetto, Calendula, Jojoba oil and Apricot Kernal Oil are microblended with hydrating and the healing desert botanicals of Cactus, Yucca, Desert Chaparral, Sage, and a hint of Ginger to increase cellular oxygenation. Your skin will be left bright and perfectly moisturized without feeling greasy.
Please Note: Regarding psoriasis, it is advised that you see your doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment, and be sure to use caution when trying new products on troubled skin. The products listed are suggestions for dry skin conditions.
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A Little Goes A Long Way!
You can never have too much of a good thing… or can you? Just like eating too much ice cream can deliver a tummy ache, using too much skin care on can cause upsetting results such as clogged pores, and breakouts.
There are two factors to using skin care products the correct way. The first is to pay attention to the ingredients. In many skincare lines, note that water is usually the first (and therefore, the highest quantity) ingredient in the product.
Organic Male OM4 products contain over 70% bioactive ingredients, compared to the normal 4-6% in most over the counter products, meaning you get amazing results from using very little product!
The second is to understand exactly what this means. OM4 products are concentrated, meaning you only need enough product to lightly cover the face. What is not touching your skin directly is not being utilized to its fullest potential.
For moisturizers, you can dilute with a few drops of water before application to provide excellent and efficient coverage, or leave as-is for a deeply hydrating experience. For products such as OM4's Radical Fine Line Eraser Eye Gel, only a pea size amount is necessary to achieve noticeably minimized fine lines.
So, remember what your mother said when you caked one half a tube of toothpaste onto your brush when you were young… a little goes a long way!
Product Highlights:
Encore: OM4 Radical Fine Line Eraser Eye Gel
Sensitive: OM4 Sea Essentials Calming Moisturizer
Oily: OM4 Weightless Equalizing Moisture Complex
Normal: OM4 Environmental Defense Hydration Complex
Dry:
OM4 Thirst Quenching Moisture Complex
Recipe of the Month: Grilled Organic Apricots with Smokey Blue Cheese and Almonds
By PCC Chef Lynne Vea: PCC Natural Markets
This deliciously bursting combination of fruit, cheese, and nuts provides a perfect appetizer for your summer soiree!
- 8 firm ripe organic apricots
- 1 tablespoon olive oi
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch cayenne
- 8 slices baguette, 1/2 inch thick
- Extra olive oil for brushing the bread
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2-3 ounces Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese
Cut the apricots in half lengthwise, remove the pits and place them in a bowl. Combine the olive oil honey, lemon juice, thyme leaves and cayenne and gently toss with the apricots.
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and grill the apricots about 2 minutes to a side or until golden and sizzling. Make a little crostini by brushing the bread slices with olive oil and cooking them on the grill until lightly toasted. (I like to cook my bread on only one side so it stays softer, but if you like it a little crispier turn it over and toast it on the other side as well.)
Arrange 2 apricot halves on each of the crostini, scatter with the Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue cheese (cold smoked over hazelnut shells!) and chopped almonds and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme. Fabulous!
Product Mixing Recipe of the Month:
"Orange Crush"
Celebrate deep hydration this month with a product mixing recipe that will heal and revitalize tired skin using immunity-supporting vitaimins. This crush is good for normal to dry skin types.
"Orange Crush"
After cleansing the skin, combine a dime sized amount of the Apricot Masque in the palm of your hand with a dime sized amount of Mandarin & Rooibos Antioxidant Masque. Rub hands together to thoroughly combine and apply to face using circular motions, careful to avoid the eyes. Let the skin rest for 5-10 minutes before removing with a wet micro fiber cloth and rinse thoroughly. Good for dry or tired skin in need of hydration.
Enjoy!
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