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Protect Your Skin This Winter

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If you suffer with any kind of skin condition especially dry skin related, it can really flare up at this time of year. There are many things that you can do to protect your skin this winter and reduce itchy skin and minimising the damage of scratching.

Psoriasis affects over 100,000 people in Ireland. The condition causes the skin to become itchy, dry, scaly and sometimes can be very painful. Psoriasis is commonly found in areas such as knees, elbows, back and scalp. It can be managed with medication and a good diet. Overuse of steroid creams however, may lead to the skin thinning out. This will further impede the skin’s natural ability to fight bacteria and breaking down the skin’s defence barrier. Allergens will be more likely to get through the skin’s barrier causing more skin sensitivity. In the winter months it is important to keep the skin hydrated and as moisturised as possible. After taking a shower/bath, apply your moisturiser while the skin is still damp. This way the moisture is trapped on the skin. When you buy new clothes, wash them first in a non-biological washing powder to remove any chemicals or irritants. Avoid synthetic fabrics and wool. Cotton bedding and clothing allow the skin to breath and thus reduce irritation.

Eczema is the most common skin condition in Ireland and worldwide affecting many young children. It is a dry, scaly skin condition and is also triggered by the weather and central heating. Use a diffuser with your favourite essential oils. The extra moisture in the air will help prevent your skin drying out and also help with sinus sensitivity.

Psoriasis and Eczema

LEAH Psoraisis and Eczema Ointment is an oil based moisturiser. It may help relieve some of the discomfort associated with these dry skin conditions. It contains organic Shea butter and organic virgin Coconut oil which are rich in vitamins, fatty acids and anti-oxidant properties. They are extremely nourishing and repairing to the skin. Organic Wheatgerm and Organic Calendula oil has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and aids in wound healing. Bergamot absorbs slowly into the skin which will help with repairing the skin as will Benzoin. Cajaput contains the anti-microbial properties. Even if you are not diagnosed with a skin condition, this is a deep moisturiser with skin repairing and nourishing properties in an all natural plant based product with essential oils of Bergamot, Cajaput and Benzoin.

Leah Whipped Shea Butter

The Powerful Moisturising Properties of Shea Butter

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100% natural unrefined & organic Shea Butter is an off- white or ivory-colored fat extracted from the nut of the African tree. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in Africa. Our Shea Butter is produced by a women’s fair trade project in Ghana.  The Organic Shea Butter that Therapeutic Healing gets from Ghana, go through an initial filtering process with a fine cloth to remove any impurities, an then goes through a final cleansing process in Holland.

LEAH Whipped Shea Butter has moisturising properties &amp anti-aging properties, full of nutrients and has exceptional healing properties for the skin. Shea butter is also packed with antioxidants like vitamin E, as well as polyphenols (anti-oxidants) and phytonutrients (protect from disease). It is high in vitamin A and oleic acid which help to maintain youthful, supple skin. Vitamin A is responsible for improving dry skin, scars, blemishes, stretch marks and wrinkles. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid found naturally in many plant sources. Oleic acid’s high lipid count makes it highly compatible with the sebum naturally produced by our skin. It is able to penetrate past the outer skin layer, to deeper layers, which leads to a more intense moisture and helping with the absorption of other active ingredients. While some standard creams may simply sit on the top of the skin, those made with omega-9 fatty acids typically go much deeper, producing more profound results.

Shea butter is sometimes used as a base for ointments as it has medicinal wound healing properties which are anti-inflammatory, emollient, and humectants. It contains 5-10% phytosterol, which stimulates cell growth and repair. It can also be massaged into and around the joints where pain is experienced. It is an aid for muscle pain, swelling and arthritis.

Shea butter was a valuable commodity during the reign of Cleopatra, and it is still widely used because it is very nourishing, as well as being gentle and easily absorbed.

In summary, the powerful moisturising properties of Shea Butter is a gentle and effective and may be used to treat a number of skin conditions. Good for protecting and healing the skin, especially dry and damaged skin.  It can also be used as a conditioner to moisturise the hair and protect from dryness and it even has some natural protection from the sun’s UV rays. It can be used effectively on facial skin and won’t clog pores.

Shea Butter Uses/Treatments:

  • protects dry chapped lips
  • treats eczema and burns
  • aids skin blemishes, stretch marks and dry irritated skin
  • helps restore skin elasticity
  • natural sunscreen
  • Vitamins A & E for skin balance & normalisation
  • provides collagen for anti-aging benefits
  • pain reliever for inflammation and arthritis
  • massage aid for muscles and stiffness
  • deep nourishing hair conditioner
  • nappy rash treatment