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Natural Skin Care Keeping your Skin in Shape By Janet Little CN, Henry’s Farmers Market Nutritionist During exercise, your core body temperature increases beyond its normal range. Your blood vessel near the surface of your skin releases the heat by producing sweat. It’s essential to keep your body’s temperature in balance by drinking proper amounts of liquids and by allowing your body to properly release the production of sweat. Structure of the skin There are two primary layers of the skin: the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis is your outermost layer of your skin and the dermis is deeper and thicker and composed largely of connective tissue. The pores that you see within the epidermis are the outlets for your sweat glands. You also have two varieties of sweat glands that are the sudoriferous glands and the microscopic sebaceous glands. Working up a sweat Since your sweat (sudoriferous) glands are quite small, it’s easy for them to get clogged. When your pores are clogged, you may notice little bumps on your skin that I call sweat bumps. These little bumps are caused by prolong sweating and by wearing tight or damp clothing. Getting rid of the bumps Shower immediately after exercising and use seaweed soap. Seaweed is a great detoxifier and firmer for your skin. Then, every other day try using an exfoliating hydro glove (you can buy the gloves at any Henry’s) on your skin. You should notice the bumps disappearing within a week or two. If the bumps look like a heat rash and they don’t disappear, consult your doctor. More tips to keep your skin looking fresh Wear sweat-wicking clothing during workouts. These materials are designed to absorb the sweat away from your skin. Apply organic creams and lotions to your skin. Looks for creams that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, green tea, or shea butter. Always wear sunscreen when exercising outdoors. Use at least a 30 spf and look for sunblock that is sweat resistant. All Terrain™ makes a great no slip, dry grip, sweat resistant lotion that you can find at Henry’s stores. Eat right for your skin. Consume foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Each day try to eat every color in the rainbow. Flaxseed, walnuts, and salmon are great sources of nutrients for your skin. Be sure to drink lots of water to help keep you skin hydrated and detoxified. Water helps flush out all the waste products that your body produces. If you have a mild skin conditions that won’t go away – consult a doctor. Don’t wait until you develop a serious condition before you call your doctor. |
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