Question:Do you have a ayurveda herbal skin care routine for oily skin?
Answer:Morning : Wash with SHAZEEMA. Moisturize: Apply PINK LOTUS with SHASILK.
Night : Wash with SHAZEEMA. Moisturize with NEEM ANTISEPTIC CREAM.
Mask Treatment : Twice a week: Apply a thin film of SHATEX Facial Mask and let it dry, then wash off with water
Question:Do you have a routine for mature and dehydrated skin?
Answer:Morning : Cleanse with SHADEW: Apply generously and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off.
Moisturize with SHAHANAZ PERSONAL FORMULA or BARBARA CARTLAND
Night : Cleanse with SHACLEANSE: Apply, leave on for 10 minutes and then wipe off with moist cotton balls/pads.
Every Night Apply Moisturizer 24 CARAT GOLD GEL MOISTURIZER and leave on overnight and see a very radiant youthful face in the morning.
Twice a Week--Massage with SHALIFE (diluted with few drops of water), leave on for 15 minutes and the wipe off with cotton balls.
Mask Treatment : Twice a Week: Apply a thin film of SHAYOUTH Facial Mask and let it dry, then wash off.
Moisturizing the Skin: Skin's main requirement is moisture, so moisturizers help to achieve the balance of oil & moisture, so that the skin can be softened on the outer layer and keep it in a youthful condition. Supplying moisture to the skin by the use of moisturizers are the only way to prevent the skin from drying up.
Moisturizing should form an integral part of the daily skin care routine.
In addition, for Dry Skin use a Nourishing Cream every night. Some nourishing creams in the Shahnaz Products are: Veg. Power Carrot Cream, Shalife, Honey Health Nourishing Cream.
Moisturizers in the Shahnaz Range of Products
Dry Skin: Shamoist, Shaglow, Barbara Cartland, Shaqueen, White Water Lily (Flower Power Range) Honey Health Rehydrant Milk
Oily Skin: Shasilk, Shataj, & Morning Glory (Flower Power Range)
Combination Skin: Shahnaz Husain Personal Formula, Neem Rehydrant Milk
We are living in an environment with a lot of pollutants/dust. These get embedded into our skin during the course of the day. In addition, there are dead surface cells that cling to our skin. Regular Cleansing will only get rid of surface dirt.
The human skin is structured to breathe in oxygen. In order to do so it should be absolutely clean from embedded dirt & dead skin. Deep cleansing cleanses deeper and gives a cleaner feel to the skin.
Deep Cleansing of Skin involves a process that usesCleansing Creams, Astringent or Skin Tonic and Scrubs.
This routine requires time so you can follow it 2-3 times a week instead of daily.
First, cleanse with face and neck area withDry Skin: chooseShacleanse
Oily Skin: chooseShazeema or Shamoon
Combination Skin: chooseNeem Cleansing Cream or Marigold Cleanser.
Second, Scrub with a Granular ScrubberDry Skin: chooseShagrain
Combination Skin: chooseShascrub
DO NOT USE A SCRUB IF YOU HAVE OILY, ACNE PRONE, SENSITIVE SKIN.
Third, Tone with a Toner
Dry Skin: chooseSharose
Oily Skin: chooseNeem Skin Tonic or Shamint
Combination Skin: chooseNeem Skin Tonic or Shamint or Lavender Skin Tonic
The word rejuvenate literally means "to restore to youthful appearance".
What does Rejuvenation do?
Rejuvenation treatment (by way of a basic facial) helps to remove the debris of dead-skin, pore-clogging oils & waxes, dirt & grime, to mildly scrub off scars tissue and to expose the true and fresh skin on face and body, it is essential to use a dermabrasion or exfoliation treatment twice a week. Rejuvenation exposes new skin, which is young and fresh.
Here is a routine if followed diligently will bring results.
When you shower, scrub the heels and feet with Soapy Loofah. Then polish with Pumice Stone when still soapy.
At night, rub in one teaspoon of glycerin in two teaspoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of rose water or you can use Shagloss. Wear socks for one hour and then wipe off with wet towel.
You will see a significant improvement with 4 weeks.
You do have to follow the routine diligently on an everyday basis.
To hydrate your skin, you need to work on it from the inside too. So drinking 8 glasses of water a day would be highly recommended.
Morning : Cleanse withSHADEW: Apply generously and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off. Moisturize withSHAHANAZ PERSONAL FORMULAorBARBARA CARTLAND
Afternoon : Cleanse withSHAROSE. Apply MoisturizerSHAHNAZ PERSONAL FORMULA orBARBARA CARTLAND.
Night : Cleanse withSHACLEANSE: Apply, leave on for 10 minutes and then wipe off with cotton balls. Massage withSHALIFE(diluted with few drops of water), leave on for 15 minutes and the wipe off with cotton balls.
Mask Treatment : Apply a thin film ofSHAYOUTHFacial Mask and let it dry, then wash off. Apply Moisturizer24 CARAT GOLD GEL MOISTURIZER
Dark patches are a result of sun damage usually. Avoid the sun as much as possible. If you need to be in the sun, then be sure to use a sun protective base cream.
Here is a routine that will help to reduce the dark patches/spots:
Morning :
Avoid the sun as far as possible and use a sunscreen
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Shahnaz Herbals has a number of products that are excellent for damaged hair.
Shagrow helps to make the hair thick and healthy.
Shamla, an excellent shampoo that also helps with the hair feel very healthy.
Wild Thyme, a contidioner that is made from wild thyme and nurtures the hair back to life.
Shalisma, a vitaminized hair treatment formula that gives the hair a lustrous sheen.
Wild Thyme, an ayurvedic hair conditioner that is intensively botanically enriched to help the hair to a lustrous health.
All these products are excellent to make you hair become healthy and shiny.
Dark circles and puffiness is a result of a lack of sleep and dehydration. So you would want to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night and drink 8 glasses of water everyday.
Here is the routine for getting decreasing the dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.
HIMALAYAN MUSK ROSE: or SHASMOOTH UNDEREYE CREAM
Use twice a day morning and night: Apply sparingly around the eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then wipe of f with moist cotton balls.
The cream should not be left on for too long.
SHAMILK UNDEREYE LOTION
Apply sparingly under the eyes and leave on.
SHAWEEDSUNDEREYE MASK:
Use 3 times a week. Apply a thin film under the eyes. Leave on for 15 minutes and then wipe off with moist cotton balls.
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
The Home Pack Treatment is excellent for tightening the pores and making your skin appear porcelained.
Home Pack Treatment:
3 teaspoonsShaface, 2 teaspoonsShafresh, 4 drops ofShableach, ½ Egg Yoke or Egg White, 1 Teaspoon Plain Yogurt, 1 teaspoon Honey,
Mix all the above ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply thin film on the face and neck. Leave to dry for 15 minutes and then wash off.
The Home Pack can be stored in the refrigerator for 10 days and used daily.
Tone the skin with a Skin Toner such asSharoseand then apply a Moisturizer such asShahnaz Husain’s Personal Formula.
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Then steam face for 5-6 minutes over the hot water by putting a towel over your head to feel the steam. Please be careful not to overdo this.
Then apply a Rose based skin tonic such as Sharose to the skin several times a day and see a porcelained smooth skin.
Question:How do I get rid of the black rings under my eyes?
Answer:
Rinse out with running water a used tea bag. Then place the cold, used tea-bag, on each eye daily. Relax for a few minutes. In a few weeks the black circles will be diminish significantly.Please make sure that you do not use a fresh tea bag, as it may leave the tea color on the skin.
Yes there is. You can use Tea for Conditioning Hair. Add a couple of teabags to 3 cups of boiling water. Boil for about 2 minutes, remove from the stove. Strain immediately. This will make a weak tea. Cool this weak tea. Rinse hair with this mild tea infusion. Let this dry for ½ hour then rinse off with water. Gives a nice shine to the Hair.
Mix well 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon fresh cream and apply on face. Leave on for 10 minutes and then remove with cotton balls soaked in warm water.
Mix well 1 tablespoon of Cornflakes, 1 tablespoon of Almond oil & 1 tablespoon of Olive oil (or just 1 tablespoon of fresh cream instead of the almond oil & olive oil) . Apply on face, leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse off.
Other masks for Dry Skin are Shaweeds, Shayouth, Shapeel, And Home Pack Treatment of Shaface 2-3 teaspoons, Shafresh 2 teaspoons, Egg Yolk 1, Yogurt 1 teaspoon, Honey 1 teaspoon. Mix all the above ingredients to make a smooth paste. Apply a thin film on face and leave to dry. Wash off. The Home Pack mix can be stored in refrigerator for one week. This can be used daily.
Please be mindful that every treatment has a individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Twice a Week--Massage with SHALIFE (diluted with few drops of water), leave on for 15 minutes and the wipe off with cotton balls.
Mask Treatment : Twice a Week: Apply a thin film of SHAYOUTH Facial Mask and let it dry, then wash off.
Question:My skin is very dry, rough to the feel and looks very dull. What do you suggest for moisturizing the skin?
Answer:Moisturizing the Skin: Skin's main requirement is moisture, so moisturizers help to achieve the balance of oil & moisture, so that the skin can be softened on the outer layer and keep it in a youthful condition. Supplying moisture to the skin by the use of moisturizers are the only way to prevent the skin from drying up.
Moisturizing should form an integral part of the daily skin care routine.
In addition, for Dry Skin use a Nourishing Cream every night. Some nourishing creams in the Shahnaz Products are: Veg. Power Carrot Cream, Shalife, Honey Health Nourishing Cream.
Moisturizers in the Shahnaz Range of Products
Dry Skin: Shamoist, Shaglow, Barbara Cartland, Shaqueen, White Water Lily (Flower Power Range) Honey Health Rehydrant Milk
Oily Skin: Shasilk, Shataj, & Morning Glory (Flower Power Range)
Combination Skin: Shahnaz Husain Personal Formula, Neem Rehydrant Milk
Question:I hear a lot about Deep Cleansing. I cleanse everyday with soap and water. What is the difference between Regular Cleaning versus Deep Claning?
Answer:We are living in an environment with a lot of pollutants/dust. These get embedded into our skin during the course of the day. In addition, there are dead surface cells that cling to our skin. Regular Cleansing will only get rid of surface dirt.
The human skin is structured to breathe in oxygen. In order to do so it should be absolutely clean from embedded dirt & dead skin. Deep cleansing cleanses deeper and gives a cleaner feel to the skin.
Deep Cleansing of Skin involves a process that usesCleansing Creams, Astringent or Skin Tonic and Scrubs.
This routine requires time so you can follow it 2-3 times a week instead of daily.
First, cleanse with face and neck area withDry Skin: chooseShacleanse
Oily Skin: chooseShazeema or Shamoon
Combination Skin: chooseNeem Cleansing Cream or Marigold Cleanser.
Second, Scrub with a Granular ScrubberDry Skin: chooseShagrain
Combination Skin: chooseShascrub
DO NOT USE A SCRUB IF YOU HAVE OILY, ACNE PRONE, SENSITIVE SKIN.
Third, Tone with a Toner
Dry Skin: chooseSharose
Oily Skin: chooseNeem Skin Tonic or Shamint
Combination Skin: chooseNeem Skin Tonic or Shamint or Lavender Skin Tonic
Question:What does Rejuvenation mean?
Answer:The word rejuvenate literally means "to restore to youthful appearance".
What does Rejuvenation do?
Rejuvenation treatment (by way of a basic facial) helps to remove the debris of dead-skin, pore-clogging oils & waxes, dirt & grime, to mildly scrub off scars tissue and to expose the true and fresh skin on face and body, it is essential to use a dermabrasion or exfoliation treatment twice a week. Rejuvenation exposes new skin, which is young and fresh.
Question:I have very rough cracked heels, how can I make them smooth and soft?
Answer:Here is a routine if followed diligently will bring results.
When you shower, scrub the heels and feet with Soapy Loofah. Then polish with Pumice Stone when still soapy.
At night, rub in one teaspoon of glycerin in two teaspoons of lemon juice and two teaspoons of rose water or you can use Shagloss. Wear socks for one hour and then wipe off with wet towel.
You will see a significant improvement with 4 weeks.
You do have to follow the routine diligently on an everyday basis.
Question:My face looks very wrinkled and dehydrated. Which of the Shahnaz products would help to help to my face look more healthy and youthful?
Answer:To hydrate your skin, you need to work on it from the inside too. So drinking 8 glasses of water a day would be highly recommended.
Morning : Cleanse withSHADEW: Apply generously and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off. Moisturize withSHAHANAZ PERSONAL FORMULAorBARBARA CARTLAND
Afternoon : Cleanse withSHAROSE. Apply MoisturizerSHAHNAZ PERSONAL FORMULA orBARBARA CARTLAND.
Night : Cleanse withSHACLEANSE: Apply, leave on for 10 minutes and then wipe off with cotton balls. Massage withSHALIFE(diluted with few drops of water), leave on for 15 minutes and the wipe off with cotton balls.
Mask Treatment : Apply a thin film ofSHAYOUTHFacial Mask and let it dry, then wash off. Apply Moisturizer24 CARAT GOLD GEL MOISTURIZER
Question:My skin has these dark patches/spots that I have to hide with make-up. The dark patches are becoming bigger and darker. Is there a Shahnaz product that can help take care of this?
Answer:Dark patches are a result of sun damage usually. Avoid the sun as much as possible. If you need to be in the sun, then be sure to use a sun protective base cream.
Here is a routine that will help to reduce the dark patches/spots:
Morning :
- ApplySHADEWon face in the morning, wait for 10 minutes and then wash face.
- Cleanse withHONEY HEALTH CLEANSERorSHACLEANSE
- ApplyPRECIOUS PEARL CREAMon the patches/blemishes.
- Cleanse face withSHASCRUBand tone withSHAROSE
- ApplySHAFAIR:Only to be used after Sundown,applyShafairto the dark areas.
- When you use Shafair avoid sun under all circumstances.
- Cleanse face e withHONEY HEALTH CLEANSER
- ApplySHAWHITE,leave overnight & wash in the morning.
Avoid the sun as far as possible and use a sunscreen
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Question:My hair needs a good conditioning, its very damaged. Please advise which products are good for making my hair look healthy.
Answer:Shahnaz Herbals has a number of products that are excellent for damaged hair.
Shagrow helps to make the hair thick and healthy.
Shamla, an excellent shampoo that also helps with the hair feel very healthy.
Wild Thyme, a contidioner that is made from wild thyme and nurtures the hair back to life.
Shalisma, a vitaminized hair treatment formula that gives the hair a lustrous sheen.
Wild Thyme, an ayurvedic hair conditioner that is intensively botanically enriched to help the hair to a lustrous health.
All these products are excellent to make you hair become healthy and shiny.
Question:I have terrible dark circles and puffiness under my eyes. Is there a routine that will help to eliminate or reduce this problem around my eyes?
Answer:Dark circles and puffiness is a result of a lack of sleep and dehydration. So you would want to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night and drink 8 glasses of water everyday.
Here is the routine for getting decreasing the dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.
HIMALAYAN MUSK ROSE: or SHASMOOTH UNDEREYE CREAM
Use twice a day morning and night: Apply sparingly around the eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then wipe of f with moist cotton balls.
The cream should not be left on for too long.
SHAMILK UNDEREYE LOTION
Apply sparingly under the eyes and leave on.
SHAWEEDSUNDEREYE MASK:
Use 3 times a week. Apply a thin film under the eyes. Leave on for 15 minutes and then wipe off with moist cotton balls.
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Question:I have large pores, which Shahnaz products are helpful to tighten the pores?
Answer:The Home Pack Treatment is excellent for tightening the pores and making your skin appear porcelained.
Home Pack Treatment:
3 teaspoonsShaface, 2 teaspoonsShafresh, 4 drops ofShableach, ½ Egg Yoke or Egg White, 1 Teaspoon Plain Yogurt, 1 teaspoon Honey,
Mix all the above ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply thin film on the face and neck. Leave to dry for 15 minutes and then wash off.
The Home Pack can be stored in the refrigerator for 10 days and used daily.
Tone the skin with a Skin Toner such asSharoseand then apply a Moisturizer such asShahnaz Husain’s Personal Formula.
Please be mindful that every treatment has an individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Question:How do I do Deep Pore Cleansing with Fennel for enlarged pores?
Answer:Add tablespoon of Fennel in a Large Pot of Water. Cover the Pot & bring to a Boil. Turn off stove and place pot of hot water in the sink to avoid/prevent any spills/burns.Then steam face for 5-6 minutes over the hot water by putting a towel over your head to feel the steam. Please be careful not to overdo this.
Then apply a Rose based skin tonic such as Sharose to the skin several times a day and see a porcelained smooth skin.
Question:How do I get rid of the black rings under my eyes?
Answer:
Rinse out with running water a used tea bag. Then place the cold, used tea-bag, on each eye daily. Relax for a few minutes. In a few weeks the black circles will be diminish significantly.Please make sure that you do not use a fresh tea bag, as it may leave the tea color on the skin.
Question:Is there a natural way for conditioning hair?
Answer:Yes there is. You can use Tea for Conditioning Hair. Add a couple of teabags to 3 cups of boiling water. Boil for about 2 minutes, remove from the stove. Strain immediately. This will make a weak tea. Cool this weak tea. Rinse hair with this mild tea infusion. Let this dry for ½ hour then rinse off with water. Gives a nice shine to the Hair.
Question:How do I make a refreshing Body Splash from Lavender Flowers?
Answer: Soak a handful of Lavender Flowers in water. Leave overnight. It’s a very refreshing Body Splash.Question:Is there a simple and natural remedy for dry patch skin?
Answer: There is a remedy for Dry Patch Skin with Rose water, Lemon and Glycerin. Mix one teaspoon of glycerin in two teaspoons of lemon juice and rose water. Apply on face, neck, rough elbows, and knees. Excellent for softening the skin and keeping it free of dryness.Question:How do I reduce pores and wrinkles with Fennel?
Answer: Fennel in steam facials cleanses pores and helps in reducing wrinkles.Question:How can I make my own Home-made Dry Skin Mask?
Answer:Mix well 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon fresh cream and apply on face. Leave on for 10 minutes and then remove with cotton balls soaked in warm water.
Mix well 1 tablespoon of Cornflakes, 1 tablespoon of Almond oil & 1 tablespoon of Olive oil (or just 1 tablespoon of fresh cream instead of the almond oil & olive oil) . Apply on face, leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse off.
Other masks for Dry Skin are Shaweeds, Shayouth, Shapeel, And Home Pack Treatment of Shaface 2-3 teaspoons, Shafresh 2 teaspoons, Egg Yolk 1, Yogurt 1 teaspoon, Honey 1 teaspoon. Mix all the above ingredients to make a smooth paste. Apply a thin film on face and leave to dry. Wash off. The Home Pack mix can be stored in refrigerator for one week. This can be used daily.
Please be mindful that every treatment has a individual response, if irritation occurs, please discontinue use.
Question:How can I deal with Oily Skin?
Answer:By far the most important part in the daily care of Oily Skin is cleansing.
First, wash the face with a medicated soap like Shazeema. This helps to remove surface oil and dirt. Second, after the skin is cleansed off the surface grease, one should cleans the pores with a mixture of Shagrain and Sharose gently rubbed in a circular motion in the nose and chin area as well as all over. Let it dry and then rinse off.
Over time the skin looks more porcelained.
Deep pore cleansing improved the circulation giving the skin a healthy glow.
Question:How can I clear Blemishes?
Answer:Grind Mint Leaves and water into a paste and apply on blemishes.The alternative is to purchase the formulated Herbal Products --Shamint or Shablem from the Shahnaz Herbals collection to clear blemishes.
Question:Please give a sample of a Deep Pore Treatment?
Answer:Cleanse face with Shagloss
Tone with Sharose
Treat with Home Pack MaskShaface 2 teaspooons Shafresh 4 drops Yogurt 1 teaspoon Honey 1 teaspoon Egg 1 egg yolk (for dry skin)OR1 egg white (for oily skin) Store residual in a refrigrator for one week and use it within one week.
Mix together into a paste and apply on face. Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash off. You will see that this treatment will porcelain the face and the pores will diminish or disappear over time with regular use of 3 to 4 times a week.
To avoid procrastination of using the Mask. When you wake up in the morning, apply mask on face (after washing face)and then (take 20 minutes to drink coffee/tea) and then wash off in the shower. This way you are not looking for time as to when to do this treatment.
Question:Is there a good natural mask for Oily/Spotty skin?
Answer: Plain yogurt (low fat) contains enzymes that cleanse and make the skin feel beautiful. Strain about 4 tablespoons of yogurt of the water and blend with fork. Apply a thin layer on face. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash off with warm water to get a very clean healthy feeling to skin.Question:Is there a good natural mask to help treat dry skin?
Answer: Boil 2 large carrots (washes and peeled with stems removed) in water until soft and water has evaporated. Mash the carrots into pulp. When the carrot pulp is cool, apply a thin layer on the face/neck as a mask and leave on for 30 minutes. Then wash off with warm water to get a healthy looking skin. Carrots enrich Dry Sensitive Skin.Question:What is a good skin nourishment treatment/technique?
Answer:Boil ½ Cabbage in 3 cups of water for about 10 minutes (boiling). Strain and cool the water. Wash face with the cool cabbage water. It’s great for Nourishing the Skin. The nutrients from the cabbage nourish the skin.
Question:My hands and nails are very dry. What do I have to do to have soft hands?
Answer: After every wash use hand lotion liberally. Nails should respond well with a warm olive oil massage every night before you retire for bed.Question:What are the main objectives to reduce couperose skin?
Answer: Stengthen the capillary wall by taking vitamin C or P (bio-flavinoids). Avoid stimulants such as caffeine,and sugar. Avoid sun exposure. Use products on the skin that are vaso-constricting (azulene products) and soothing (chamomile).Question:I have terrible stretch marks. What causes them? What can I do to get rid of them?
Answer: Stretchmarks are common after pregnancy, or when weight loss follows weight gain. Massage is recommended during pregnancy and also afterwards, to protect and improve elasticity. A cream containing turmeric and lemon is used, as this helps to minimise the marks and keep the skin soft and well moisturised. Massage has great efficacy in terms of helping the oils or creams to be better absorbed by the skin. Essential oils and natural oils also bring about a greater degree of relaxation, apart from their specific healing actions. Body masks are also applied, after the massage.To get rid of those stretch marks massage the area everyday with a lemon-turmeric cream, or olive oil. Mix together besan and milk or cream of milk into a paste and add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Apply this paste on the area and remove it after 10-15 minutes by rubbing it off gently.
Question:What are the factors causing premature aging?
Answer:SUN AND AGING PROCESSThe ultraviolet component abetted by infrared radiation is notorious enemy of good skin. Practically all the dreary stigmata registered on premature skin are sunshine induced. Sunlight not only causes skin cancer, but it accelerates and accentuates all sagging, wrinkling, and yellowing of the skin associated with aging. The redness in the sunburn represents injury, damage that will accumulate over the years.
OTHER FACTORS CAUSING PREMATURE AGINGGenetic factors - such as slack, weak tissues, and or fragile thin skin. Ilness, particularly nervous disorders, sudden weight loss, and malnurition impacts the aging process. Besides sun, any exposure to harsh climatic conditons and temperature extremes should be avoided. Nicotine is not only harmful in the long run, but causes considerable esthetic damage: dehyration lines and a reduction of peripheral circulation, ultimately resulting in skin atrophy. Stress, worry and lack of rest should be considered a major obstacle to well being, beauty and longivity. Gravity, and facial expression, menopause, also causes wrinkles.
Question:How does hormones effects acne skin?
Answer:PUBERTY:Puperty causes the secretion of certain gonadotrophic hormones by the anterior pituitary gland. The target organs of these gonadotrophic hormones are gonads (the ovaries in woman or testes in man). In addition, the adrenal cortex is stimulated at puberty. Both of these glands, the adrenal cortex and the gonads, are encouraged to excete large quantities of steroid hormones into the circulatory system. In the male, the influence of adrenal hormones on bodily changes is overshadowed by the action of testicular hormones. In female, the female estrogens produces by the ovaries works in conjunction with the male androgens from the adrenal cortex to create secondary sex characteristics. This sudden surge of male hormones (called androgens) in both sexes results in bodily hair growth as well as increase in oil flow from the sebaceous glands. This increase in oil flow does not automatically lead to acne, but it sets the stage and no acne is possible without it. Only a small amount is needed to stimulate the oil glan s, and it is impossible to distinguish the adrogen levels of acne patients form those of clear skinned types.
HEREDITY:People with chonically oily skin and lingering acne have been found to harbor and especially active enzyme that converts testosterone, one of the androgens, into a more potent form called dihydro-testosterone. This is the factor directly responsible for releasing more oil. It is thought that if the effect dihydro-testosterone on the sebaceous glands could be counteracted then acne could be controlled. The challenge lies in accomplishing this without tampering with the body's normal hormonal makeup. Genes are also believed to play a stagesetting role, since acne and its degree of serverity often run in families. Heredity can help determine the amount of oil you body produces, the kind of bacteria nesting in your glands, the strength of your follicular walls, and other factor linked to either your resistance or your susceptibility.
ACNE IN ADULTHOOD:Occasionally the onset of acne in adulthood can signal the presence of pituitary, adrenal, or ovarian tumors. The condition will usually be accompanied by other signs of excess androgen or erractic hormone activity: Irregular menstrual periods, the growth of facial hair, and deepening of the voice. Other factors, if not direct causes, may aggrevate and already existing case of acne. In cases of anxiety and stress, the body signals the pituitary gland to release more of its hormones to meet the challenge. These, in turn, stimulate the andrenal cortex to pour more adrogens into the bloodstream. Since people vary in their tolerance to extra androgens, not everyone under pressure will have an acne flare-up. But stress will put those who are susceptible at higher risk. Stress can also lead to nervous scratching and picking of the face, which can irritate pimples and drive them deeper into the skin. To complicate matters, it has been found that the output of fatty acids is also increased during stress.
PREGNANCY AND MENOPAUSE:Hormonal changes in women during pregnancy and menopause are also contributing factors in oil secretion and hair growth since hormones produced by the ovaries have inhibiting effect of the anterior pituitary. If secretion from the ovaries is affected in any way, there may be lack of control over the pituitary gland. This can result in a hyperstimulation by pituitary hormones of the andrenal cortex, which in turn can produce an excess androgens, which can lead to excessive oil production and hair growth.
Question:What causes acne?
Answer:The causes contributing to acne are internal and external.
INTERNAL: Genetic, hormonal, stress (emotional), poor diet and certain drugs (cortisone).
EXTERNAL: Lack of personal hygiene, topical pressure or friction through restrictive clothing, and comedogenic creams and cosmetics.
In mose cases acne is the result of an internal malfunction manifesting as a symptom on the face, chest and back. This is often aggrevated externally through improper management and the wrong kinds of products.
The pathogenic factors which causes acne are:
1. Increased production of free fatty acids due to bacterial activity.
2. Obstruction of follicular orifices (pores) with keratinized cells (dead skin), sebum and debris.
3. Increased production of keratin (dead skin)
Question:What is the holistic method for treating acne?
Answer:DIET AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS:
Avoid fried foods, butter, cheeses, whole milk, ice cream, rich salad dressings, chocolate, fatty meats, anything from cocoa or coffee beans, other stimulants, sweets and processed nut products.
Include fresh fruits, plenty of water, fresh and cooked vegetables, lean meats, broiled fish, chicken, whole-grain cereals and other complex carbohydrates. The diet should allow regular bowl movements.
Foods containing bromides, iodine and caffeine stimulate the endocrine system, which in turn increases the amount of oil produced by the sebaceous gland.
Vitamin A and Zinc supplements can be helpful, but use only proper dosage as recommended on the bottle.
Question:What causes surface dehydration?
Answer:Using products that are harsh on the skin such as soap or acne treatments.
Neglect by not drinking enough water and smoking cigarettes.
Medication and illness can cause internal dehydration and ultimately affect the surface of the skin.
Inadequate moisturizers that are too light texture and runny. This does not provide enough protection against moisture evaporation from the skin's surface.
Scrubs used too often will break down the cohesion of the top layer of the skin which is responsible for holding moisture.
Astringents that have strong alcohol content can act as a drying agent.
Dry climate cause moisture to evaporate quickly.
Hot showers which removes sebum on the skin's surface, it also causes tendency for capillary damage and dehydration.
Excessive intake of table salt (sodium chloride) can have a dehydrating effect. Coffee also contribute to dehydration.
