The Doctor is In . Battling Seasonal Sensitivity

The Doctor is In … Battling Seasonal Sensitivity  by Dr. Katie Rodan By Dr. Katie Rodan It seems the effects of the economic crisis know no bounds. Wearing your heart on your sleeve is one thing, but wearing the economy on your epidermis in the form of sallow, dull and dry skin is quite another. But while we don’t yet have a solution to the debt crisis, real estate bust or Wall Street’s indiscretions, it turns out we can address some of the symptoms ... when it comes to skin, that is. Take the following example: A month or so ago, a young man in his late twenties came into my office with a skin condition characterized by itchy patches of red, scaly and flaking skin. A successful investment banker, he had survived three previous layoffs, but was recently let go during a fourth layoff. After leaving New York and returning to his home state of California, the stress and climate change caused his sensitive skin and mild eczema to flare up into a painful and embarrassing condition. With confidence and job prospects low, his stress increased and his conditioned worsened. I recommended he use the SOOTHE Regimen for sensitive, irritated skin and facial redness twice daily and set an appointment for three weeks later. When he returned, his skin was clear and his outlook was significantly improved. It turns out that although his condition was a symptom of his problem, the solution to solving his problem started with a soothing solution for his symptoms! Dr. Katie Rodan | November 22, 2011 at 12:56 am | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-u0

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Myths about Sensitive Skin

Myth Busters by Derm RF Sensitivity is Only for the Fairest of Us All Just because our fair-skinned friends blush and flush more visibly than the rest of us, doesn’t mean they have the corner on the sensitive skin market. Fortunately or unfortunately, sensitive skin picks no favorites and even when it doesn’t show, it tells and lets us know we have it in the form of stinging, burning, itching and general discomfort. While redness is more visible in fair skinned complexions, sensitive skin is equally prevalent in all races, genders and ethnicities. And although differences in skin tone may mask the obvious signs, the solution for all is one and the same. Look for a regimen that shields against the biological and environmental aggressors that can trigger inflammation, helps fortify skin’s natural moisture barrier, calms visible redness, and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking complexion every day. Derm RF | November 24, 2011 at 10:03 am | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-uc

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Tips for Sensitive Skin

Common Questions by Mary Radford, RN Sunscreen irritates my sensitive skin. Can I skip this step? People with sensitive skin need to be especially diligent about sun protection because sun exposure can trigger sensitive skin. SOOTHE Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains only mineral-based sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) that deflect the sun’s rays, keeping the skin’s surface cooler to minimize the appearance of facial redness.  Additionally, by deflecting the sun’s rays, fewer free radicals can reach the skin, which is another one of the triggers sensitive skin want to stay away from. SOOTHE Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a lightweight formula free of chemical sunscreens, fragrances, dyes or alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.  It conditions skin with panthenol and glycerin, protects skin’s natural barrier with dimethicone and provides natural anti-irritant, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits with vitamin E and licorice root extract. My skin is less red and irritated. Now what should I do? The biggest mistake Customers make is stopping the regimen at the first sign of improvement. The secret to great skin is consistent care. Continue using SOOTHE Regimen to treat and help prevent sensitive, irritated skin and facial redness and consider including additional products, such as ANTI-AGE Multi-Function Eye Cream and Night Recovery Cream. If you wish to address other skin issues such as lines and wrinkles, dullness and dark marks or blemishes and post-acne marks, utilize the Solution Tool located on your Consultant's Personal Website. Before transitioning to a new product, we recommend patch testing the new product on your jaw line. Mary Radford, RN | November 25, 2011 at 11:06 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-uh

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Sensitive Skin & Rosacea

Common Questions by Mary Radford, RN   What are some triggers of sensitive skin? Seventy percent of Americans report having "sensitive skin". A small percentage of sufferers have are genetically predisposed to having sensitive skin throughout their lives. The majority, however, acquire it from repeated exposure to environmental or lifestyle tripwires. Predisposition for sensitivity can make skin more vulnerable to the effects of stress, climate change, pollution, smoke, smog, sun exposure, friction or just plain old product overload. Even those whose skin is usually calm throughout the rest of the year frequently experience bouts of seasonal sensitivity during the dryer, harsher, winter months. The SOOTHE Regimen helps to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, strengthens skin's natural moisture barrier, calms redness and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking, luminous complexion every day.   What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a common condition in which the blood vessels of the skin dilate and constrict very easily in response to a whole variety of stimuli, including spicy food, alcohol, embarrassment, heat, sunlight and menopause. Women are more than three times as likely as men to exhibit it, although the symptoms are often more pronounced and severe in men. This chronic skin condition is characterized by intense and frequent flushing or blotchy redness, the appearance of broken blood vessels on the cheeks, chin and nose and, in some cases, acne-like pimples. Although there are no over-the-counter medicines approved for treating rosacea, choosing skincare products that are formulated for hyper-irritable skin may help keep skin calm and less likely to react adversely. Mary Radford, RN | November 18, 2011 at 10:30 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-tW

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Introducing Our Soothe Regimen for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin Beware by Derm RF You’re a reasonable person, right? You roll with the punches and can handle most of what comes your way. So why does your skin get hot and bothered at the slightest change in the weather or routine? Don’t worry … you’re not alone. If everyone with sensitive skin held hands, they would circle the globe eight times. Whether you’re genetically prone to sensitivity or it comes from external aggressors (i.e., weather, skincare products, stress, etc.), the problem is caused by a weakening of the skin’s protective barrier. And once the barrier breakdown starts, skin becomes even more susceptible to aggravating insult. The good news is that you can defend against sensitivity. Tune in to Derm RF this month for ways to outwit your skin’s sensitive side, win the battles and avoid the war so you can look your best this holiday season and beyond.

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