One With Nature

Dead Sea Salt Soap

Dead Sea Mud Soap

Big 7  Ounce Bar

More than 1300 feet below sea level, the shores of the Dead Sea mark the world's lowest elevation and the sight of one of nature's greatest wonders. Fed by the River Jordan, the Dead Sea's mineral rich salts and muds, have unique therapeutic value, acting to deeply cleanse and tone while restoring the skin's natural PH. This unique soap combines genuine Dead Sea salts ~ thousands of years in the making ~ with a pure vegetable base to provide a truly natural cleansing experience. Put simply; The Dead Sea is really old, but using this bar of soap will help you and your skin look and feel younger. You just won't believe it until you try it.

All Natural Mud Soap removes dirt and cleanses your skin, while simultaneously infusing it with minerals essential to keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized. Formulated using mineral rich black mud from the shores of  The Dead Sea, this mineral rich mud soap gently cleanses away oil, bacteria and dirt particles, leaving skin purified, detoxified and fully cleansed. Your skin will feel clean and hydrated as it's infused with essential minerals present only in Dead Sea mud.

Emu Squalane Serum

Emu oil's deep penetrating action and powerful essential fatty acids combined with rich emollients and necessary nutrients rehydrate and add vital nourishment to dry, damaged skin. Exceptional for very dry or over-exposed areas. Rich in essential fatty acids and enhanced with vital nutrients and anti-oxidants. This exclusive formulation will help replenish moisture and nourish your skin resulting in a healthier, silky smooth, younger look.

Clinical studies confirm that the use of squalane in skin care helps soften skin, and reduce fine facial wrinkles ~ Olive Squalane helps maintain healthy skin hydration and is a more superior source than fish squalane.

Certified Organic NeEmu(R)

100% Pure Organic Emu & Neem Tree oil

One of Neem’s stronger advantages is its effect upon the skin in general.  It has antiseptic properties ~ which is of tremendous benefit to acne prone skin ~ and it has been most helpful in treating a variety of skin problems including psoriasis, eczema and other persistent conditions including fungus infections

Considering the nearly legendary benefits of Emu Oil for healing and this combindation promises huge benefits.

China Silk Honey Mask ~ 4oz

China white clay, ground silk, natural honey, DMAE, MSM combine to create a hydrating detox mask gentle enough for all skin type.

Milk Tea Cleanser ~ 8 oz

An extremely gentle, light cleansing lotion that also is a great make-up remover. Our green tea based milk & honey cleanser is very effective in combating environmental assault and is formulated for all skin types, especially normal to dry. Packed with lactic acid, milk is one of the most natural and effective forms of alpha hydroxy acids. Green Tea enhances skins immunity, rebuilds damaged skin cells and helps reverse aging and the damage caused by environmental pollutants. Perfect for peeling away layers of debris while deep cleansing but without upsetting the delicate acid mantle balance of facial skin. Never leaves residue. Excellent as a make-up remover as well. May be rinsed off with water or gently wiped off with cotton pads. Leaves skin clean, soft & supple. Used regularly provides significant visual rejuvenation and feel to your face and neck.

This cleanser is a PW Nearly Natural at 81% organic ingredients.

AHA Cleanser ~ 8oz

Cleansing crème’s are very effective cleansers for dry, mature, sensitive and normal skin types. They do not contain the typical surfactant or detergent ingredient that most cleansing gels contain however, they are composed of oils and fats which are mild and effective cleansing agents. Hydrophilic means that it has a great affinity for water. The lipophilic molecules act like a magnet and are attracted to dirt and oils, they embed into the dirt and remove it. The action of the hydrophilic molecules and the lipophilic molecules help this product to break the surface tension and forces water into the skin, allowing it to and remove the dirt and oils beyond your skin surface.

This cleanser is a PW Nearly Natural at 85% organic ingredients.

DEAD SEA SALT

BODY SCRUB

100% pure Dead Sea Salts enriched with Sweet Almond Oil to penetrate your skin, leaving it hydrated and soft ~ Use for Exfoliation on rough dry skin: Feet, Hands, Elbows, Knees - also wonderful for an all over body exfolliante

Ingredients: Dead Sea Salt, Sea Salt, Sweet Almond Oil, Essential oils of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Dragefruit and Orange.

Manufactured and Imported from Israel

What do you feed your skin?

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Skin Permeability 

"Allergy prevention is literally skin deep. The skin is the largest organ of the body and one of the first lines of defense against external pathogens, such as chemicals and poisons, and one of the key pathways in eliminating toxins from the body.

For all the emphasis Americans place on the appearance of skin - using cosmetics to cover up blemishes, topical ointments to combat pimples, and collagen and botox injections to fight wrinkles - they generally do a poor job of protecting their skin. In fact, many skin-care products actually damage the skin barrier and clog detoxification pores, leading to a host of allergic conditions and other skin problems. Other factors, including essential fatty acid deficiency, humidity, radiation, and stress, impair cutaneous integrity.

Anatomy of the Skin Barrier

The skin is made up of two distinct layers, the epidermis and beneath it, the dermis. The outermost level of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum (SC), is important for allergy and sensitivity. The SC is a network of cells on the surface of the skin that provide immediate protection from the toxic outside world and help restrict the loss of water.

The SC requires three main types of lipids (fats) to form a healthy cutaneous barrier - ceramides (such as alpha-hydroxy and omega-hydroxy acids), cholesterol, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (essential fatty acids). When the lipids are tightly packed into the spaces between the SC cells, potentially harmful substances that touch the skin are unable to squeeze their way through the skin surface and enter the body. On the other hand, when there are disruptions in the number and compactness of the intercellular lipids, the skin barrier becomes permeable.

Skin Permiability and Allergic Skin Conditions

Does increased skin permeability cause allergic skin conditions? In the case of allergic contact dermatitis, the answer is obviously YES. When you brush up against poison ivy, oak, or sumac, the urushiol oil released by the plant leaves touches your skin. If your skin barrier function is impaired, the toxin seeps through the gaps between the SC cells, enters the blood vessels in the dermis and subcutaneous fatty tissue, and sparks an antibody-mediated reaction. This explains why some people do not suffer with allergic contact dermatitis when exposed to poisonous plants - their skin barriers are intact and able to effectively protect the body from the toxin.

Atopic dermatitis can also be sparked by numerous allergens - inhaled, ingested, and contactant substances. Various studies have shown that foods (especially eggs) or inhalants (dust mites and cat dander are most common). Other studies have determined that atopic eczema is not always accompanied by skin permeability, but it appears that skin barrier default is the primary culprit in initial sensitization.

The fact that individuals with eczema develop allergies to substances that enter the body via the gut or respiratory tract suggests that these people become more susceptible to other allergies once the skin barrier has been disrupted.

Causes of Skin Barrier Damage

In general, two mechanisms increase skin permeability: removing/depleting surface lipids and altering the cells in lower levels of the epidermis. Essential fatty acid deficiency or abnormal metabolism of essential fatty acids, skin-care and cleaning products, ultraviolet radiation, climate changes, hormonal changes, and even psychological stress can lead to skin permeability and increase the risk of sensitization.

Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Usually most Americans have adequate supplies of cholesterol or ceramides for the skin, both from dietary sources and internal metabolism, but they may not get enough polyunsaturated fatty acids (essential fatty acids, EFAs) that are only available through diet. The skin barrier requires an abundance of omega-6 essential fatty acids.

There are two primary types of omega-6 EFAs, linoleic acid and arachidonic acid, both of which are only found in foods. Linoleic acid is found in the oils of safflower, sunflower, corn, soy, and sesame. An enzyme is responsible for converting linoleic acid into gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that is needed to complete the skin surface lipid structure. GLA is found naturally in evening primrose oil, black currant oil, and borage oil.

Changes in Humidity

Exposure to humidity changes seems to cause an increase turnover rate of skin cells, which exhausts the oils in the skin barrier and exacerbates inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Dehydration

The surface skin is thicker than the interior tissues of the body. Circulation comes to the base of the skin, and the water has to seep upwards through all the strata of the skin to reach the outer layer. The exposed surface of the skin is also constantly losing water due to environmental factors such as sun, wind, and chemicals, to name a few. When the body itself is dehydrated, circulation to the base of the outer skin may be shut down as an emergency measure so that water is not lost through evaporation from the skin’s surface. Chronic dehydration shows in the face with wrinkles, lines and furrows. It's best to drink filtered water. There are many quality filtration systems on the market.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Sun)

We know that both types of UV rays, UVA and UVB, can lead to skin cancer and eye problems if we don’t protect ourselves from the harsh radiation. What most people don’t realize is that UV radiation also increases skin permeability and can be a significant factor in sensitization. Studies have shown that skin lipid synthesis significantly declines 72 hours after UVB exposure but recovered after 96 hours, suggesting that UVB-induced barrier damage may not be permanent.

Skin-Care Products

Most people are aware that abrasives and chemical agents such as bleach can irritate the skin. Research has shown that these, indeed, damage the skin barrier and those with eczema and psoriasis are affected more severely. However, numerous skin-care products also contain ingredients that have been clinically proven to damage the skin barrier.

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, also known as sodium laureth or lauryl sulfate) is a highly irritating chemical cleanser that is found in many shampoos, conditioners, body washes and other skin-care products. It alters the nuclei in epidermal cells and also disturbs the SC lipids just beneath the skin surface. Barrier creams (like cortisone cream), greatly reduced the damaging effects by more than 50%. However, corticosteroid drugs have not been shown to significantly improve barrier function in SLS-damaged skin. Discontinuing use of SLS-containing products is the only way to avoid the permeability caused by this chemical.

Acetone, another well-known irritant, is the main ingredient in nail polish remover. In fact, these two chemicals are routinely used in lab experiments to induce skin permeability!

Retinoids and Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A) are popular in skin products as a means to decrease wrinkling, brown spots, and acne. But anyone who has used products such as Retin-A knows about the side effects: dry skin, peeling, and photo-sensitivity (adverse reactions to the sun). These effects are due to skin permeability induced by vitamin A. Several studies have found that retinoic acid loosens the cohesion of cells and lipids in the skin. While this process provides for greater elasticity and smoothness to the skin, it also causes barrier dysfunction, increased skin water loss and scaling.

Alkanes (Paraffin) are by-products of petroleum manufacturing commonly used as the base of many topical lotions, cosmetics and hair-care products. Alkanes act like plastic bags when applied to the skin - they form a sealed film of grease on the skin barrier, impeding the absorption of oxygen from the air and blocking the elimination of wastes from within the body. Continuous use of skin-care products containing alkanes and other saturated fats contributes to the development of allergy and sensitivity. The inability to eliminate wastes allows for toxins to accumulate in the subcutaneous connective and fatty tissue. Over time, this leads to lymphatic stress. When the detoxification pathways - lymph, skin, liver and other organs - are overloaded with toxins, the immune system will tend to overreact because it is overwhelmed with dangerous antigens. Allergic reactions are just one of the many symptoms of a hyperactive immune system caused by toxic overload.

Nutritional Therapies that Support the Skin

Alternative therapies for the skin focus on repairing barrier function and stimulating detoxification mechanisms. While all allergy and sensitivity sufferers will benefit from these remedies, they are especially important for people suffering from skin allergies. To order the following products, go to the products page and follow the directions.

1.        Essential fatty acids are crucial to skin barrier repair. Both topical and oral administration of essential fatty acids improves skin barrier function. The lipids found in topical creams are absorbed into the stratum corneum and appear to actually fill the intercellular spaces in the skin surface. Oral supplements of omega-6 EFAs, especially GLA, boost skin cohesion and lipids and prevent transepidermal water loss. Since patients with atopic eczema often have low levels or metabolic blocks of the enzyme that converts linoleic acid to GLA, GLA supplements are highly recommended. It is important to avoid fats high in arachidonic acids (such as dairy and meat) because these acids exacerbate allergic reactions. Furthermore, do not overuse omega-6 EFAs, especially if you are suffering from arthritis, since these fats can contribute to an arthritic flare. Omega-6 EFAs need to be balanced with omega-3 fats in a ratio of approximately 1:2 for health.

2.        Evening primrose oil is naturally high in GLAs (9-10%) and is effective as both a topical and oral supplement. It is widely used throughout Europe, Especially Germany and England, for eczema. The typical recommended oral dosage of evening primrose oil is 500 mg to 2,000 mg daily for at least 12 weeks. Severe cases may require up to 6,000 mg daily. There are a few side effects attributed to this oil, including headache, mild nausea, or soft stools. Talk to your doctor if you’re on prescription medications before taking evening primrose oil, because certain drugs may increase its effects. If you’re on anticoagulants, evening primrose oil can enhance blood clotting.

3.        Borage seed oil and black currant seed oil are other sources of GLA. Borage oil contains twice as much GLA (up to 24%) as evening primrose oil and black current oil is at 18%. However, neither oil has proven to be as effective as evening primrose oil. Borage oil is not recommended for people with epilepsy or for those taking phenothiazine drugs, without medical supervision. Standard dosage is three to four 300 mg capsules taken orally, daily.

4.        Moisturizers containing urea, alpha-hydroxy acids (gluconolactone and tartaric acids) and glycerol are recommended. Glycerin (the synthetic version of glycerol), a common ingredient in skin-care products, can be detrimental to the skin barrier because it tends to draw water from the skin layers to moisturize the skin surface leading to chronic dehydration. However, research has shown that glycerol actually promotes skin barrier recovery. Rose Hip seed oil may also help repair damaged skin. This oil contains traces of retinal, a natural retinol (vitamin A). Unlike retinol products, rose hip seed oil is bound in a natural balanced formula and doesn’t cause the skin permeability, peeling, and photosensitivity of the synthetic forms. This oil also contains a small amount of vitamin C and omega 3 and 6 EFAs. "

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Andrews Chiropractic, 558 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719

DEAD SEA SOAP

The water of the Dead Sea contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, bromine, and potassium; 12 of these 21 minerals are found in no other sea or ocean.

Some are recognized for imparting a relaxed feeling, nourishing the skin, activating the circulatory system, and for easing rheumatic discomfort and metabolic disorders.

Your skin has the ability to absorb topical applications of poisonous  chemicals and transfer those toxins to your tissues in a matter of minutes Read More . . . 

Sea Wool

Natural Bath Sponges

from Tarpin Bay Florida ~ Maintain your natural sea sponge by using a natural sea salt soap. Not only good for your sponge ~ sea minerals are excellent for softening your skin. ~ Very Large Sponge  7-8" size

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