Causes & Solutions To Skin Problems Check Out These Possibilities

Unconscious habits, change of routine or environment can cause sudden changes in the skin. When you experience localized "break outs" or irritations, usually located on the chin, jaw line or hairline, it may be due to one of the following:

Resting the telephone mouthpiece against the jaw line for long periods of time puts a great deal of pressure on the skin and can be very irritating. Bacteria from the mouthpiece, is easily transmitted to the skin resulting in acne type lesions. Keeping the phone away from the skin and frequently disinfecting the mouthpiece can solve the problem.

Most irritations around the hairline are caused from shampoos, styling gels and hair sprays coming in contact with the skin. Protect the skin when applying these products. If this doesn't correct the situation, you may have an allergy to one of these products. Keep your hair off your face as much as possible. Pull it back at night and when you play sports.

After applying a cleanser, we tend to stop the rinsing process at the hairline so as not to wet the hair. The cleanser dries onto the skin and causes an irritation. The same holds true in the crevices of the nostrils, ears and chin. Flush the skin well after cleansing and pat dry to avoid irritations.

The unconscious habits of constantly touching the face, cupping the chin or resting the jaw on our hands puts constant stress on the skin as well as additional bacteria exposure. This bad habit can definitely cause breakouts. Break the habit!!

Constantly licking the lips causes dehydration resulting in dry, parched skin tissue. Cover the lips with Ginamarie Vitamin E Stick at all times. It will protect the lips and help you break the habit. Also, sticky lip glosses will cause dryness. Try our Liquiglosses. They are light in feel but give your lips that glossy look.

Irritations on cheek or eye areas may be caused from cosmetics. Sudden enlarged pores on the cheeks may be due to your blush. Your foundation, powder or concealer may also cause more breakouts.
Be absolutely sure you are using a "clean cosmetic"! Check out our Clean Cosmetics- link

There are many varieties of acne ... ranging from blackheads, whiteheads, solid red bumps, pus pimples and large cysts. Whatever the variety, all are annoying and unattractive. Whether they appear on the face, back, shoulders and chest the cause is the same. They start in the sebaceous gland, which secretes the sebum (oil) which softens and lubricates our skins surface. These glands are connected to our hair follicles and function with the arrector pili muscle. Normally, these glands pour sebum into the follicle and these oils move to the surface of our skin with our hair. If these openings onto the skin are plugged, an acne condition will develop. Proper skincare is essential.


Hormones do play a part in the activity of the sebaceous gland. These glands are fairly dormant from birth to puberty. Then, as the hormones develop they become very active. If the skin openings are plugged, the teenager will not only experience oily skin but acne as well.

A Teenage Problem...Not Always. The presence of acne to some degree will plague almost every teenager, but adults are not exempt.

If you are experiencing a lot of breakout the Toning Treatment is recommended along with the Clean Start Kit. This treatment will help to bring blood flow to the surface and clean out the infected pores. You will use the Marine Mint Masque and the Toning Treatment...switching between the two. DO NOT pick the infected areas. This can cause more acne by spreading the infection under the skin and can leave the skin bruised and scarred. Be Patient! Call 800-452-2116 for further advice.

Read The Science Behind the Treatment for more information.

A Sunscreen SPF#15 or above is your only assurance of protection nothing less. The ingredients in sunscreens are very important to the overall health of your skin. Those that contain mineral oils and alcohols will damage the skin and should be avoided. Shop around and read ingredient labels. Remember, sun exposure begins the moment you walk out the door not when you arrive at your destination. It is also important to reapply your sun screen often during your time in the sun. The same holds true with Tanning Beds. Under no circumstances should you go in a tanning bed. They have been linked to skin cancers and one time can have damaging effects. Tanning Lotions-Be aware they can cause discoloration of the skin and possible breakouts due to ingredients. The very best is to keep your skin healthy and not overexpose yourself to the sun. Sorry, sun lovers... but these are the facts.
For more information about the dangers of the sun contact your local Cancer Society.

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