We have published a small website dedicated to specific skin types. Natural skin care regimes for oily, dry, mature and sensitive skin provides basic information on how to manage different skin types and how to identify them.
There are also links to our primary website which will provide you with more information and articles as well as products suitable for each of the various skin types.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Scientific Articles on Skin care, Alternative Medicine and Aromatherapy
Hi Folks,
We have recently launched a new articles directory section.
This section contains scientific publications related to skin care, medicinal herbs, Aromatheray and related topics.
These articles are not written by either Susan or myself. They have been published in leading, scientific journals.
We hope you will find them interesting and eye-opening to say the least. Alternative medicine is certainly getting a lot of attention from the scientific community
We have recently launched a new articles directory section.
This section contains scientific publications related to skin care, medicinal herbs, Aromatheray and related topics.
These articles are not written by either Susan or myself. They have been published in leading, scientific journals.
We hope you will find them interesting and eye-opening to say the least. Alternative medicine is certainly getting a lot of attention from the scientific community
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
The Virtual Skin Doctor
The Virtual Skin Doctor is a free service provided by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to help you understand and manage your skin problems.
The Virtual Skin Doctor is designed for your convenience. By filling in the form on the site you are providing The Virtual Skin Doctor with information about you and your skin's health. The more detailed the information is, the better The Virtual Skin Doctor can assess your condition and make subsequent recommendations.
The Virtual Skin Doctor is actually a fully qualified, certified and very experienced Medical Herbalist who specialises in skin conditions and problems and is a valued staff member of Wildcrafted Herbal Products, so your information will not be assessed by some computer program, but rather a physician with extensive knowledge and over 25 years of clinical experience.
Once you've completed the form, submit the form to us by clicking on the 'submit' button at the end of the form. Our medical herbalist will assess your case and if necessary make contact with you to clarify any uncertainties or to ask you some more relevant questions which will help in the assessment of your skin condition.
This service is a first of its kind and is intended to help visitors get quality, expert advice on their specific skin problem. The Virtual Skin Doctor will make recommendations that you can be certain of being based on in-depth knowledge and understanding of skin disorders.
Go ahead give it a try - it's a great service and you will get quality information.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Shaving and the adolescent male
Shaving and the adolescent male
Shaving is a male thing, well for the most part any way. Around the age of 14 is usually the time when beards start to grow and the ‘knife’ comes out. These days it’s a Gillette razor or some other brand. At the same time however, acne spots start to appear and shaving becomes a real problem. How do you shave around all those pimples?
The most obvious way around it is to use a good quality electric shaver. Usually this resolves the problem of cutting pimples and causing unnecessary pain and injury. However, you will need to follow a good skin care regime to remove the dead skin cells which build up on you skin, in order to promote healthy growth of new skin cells. We’ll discuss exfoliation later.
Make sure you use skin care products for sensitive skin when acne pimples are many and inflamed. It’s important to get the skin type right too. Dry, normal or oily skin, requires different approaches and in many cases there will be a couple of different skin types in any one individual.
For example, you may have a combination of dry and oily skin, or normal and oily skin. Usually with acne there is a component of oily skin – the nose, forehead are often oily, while the cheeks and chin areas are either normal or dry. You will need to keep this in mind in order to effectively treat your acne and shave without causing additional problems.
There are some basic principles that all you men should know about their skin and how to best conquer the shaving process.
It sounds easy enough, hey just put some shaving gel on your face and using a razor, take it off again, simple, how hard could it be?
The problem is not that the act of shaving is in itself difficult, it’s not, but unfortunately the skin can very much be a problem. If shaving is not done correctly, you could end up looking a bloody mess and have blotchy irritated skin and that is not a good look with which to impress the girls.
To start with, young men, and for that matter even mature men don’t realise that the beard hairs grow in different directions… The key is not to shave against the direction of the growth. In order to get a close shave, it is very important that the preparation stage for shaving is done correctly if a close shave is desired.
Shaving against the growth of the hair will give you a closer shave, but you increase the risk of nicks and cuts many fold and if you have acne, this can get rather bloody.
So, here’s how to get it right from the start.
Before we start, shave in the shower. The warm water will open the facial pores soften both the stubbles and the skin and this promotes a better, closer shave. Also, there is less risk of nicks and cuts if your skin is warmed by the hot water in the shower.
Ok, let’s get stated:
Step 1 – Use an exfoliant; this gets rid of dead skin cells, which lifts your stubble and gives a closer shave, leafing your skin smooth and looking well groomed.
Wildcrafted’s Skin Renewal Gel is perfect for this job, because the herbs and essential oils contained in this product help not only to remove dead skin cells, but also nourishes the skin and provides nutrients the skin can utilise.
Step 2 РPrepare the canvas; use the Vitalising Shaving Gel. This product combines pre-shave oiling of the skin and a shaving cr̬me. Not only do you provide lubrication so the razor glides easily over the skin, but the essential oils in this product have antiseptic properties, so you reduce the risk of infections in the event of nicks or cuts from shaving. This helps you to get a smooth shave and the lubricating oils prevent nicks and cuts. Once you have applied the Vitalising Shaving Gel to your face, work it into lather and then start shaving.
Step 3 – Shaving; the best razor is one that lets you use a light stroke and you don’t need to push down too hard. Gillette’s M3 fits the bill, but there are other’s of similar quality. Using a brush to apply the Vitalising Shaving Gel will help lift the bristles and allow you to shave even closer, but your hands will do the job just fine.
If you use an electric shaver, it is still to your advantage to shave after you’ve had a shower, because the skin is warm, softer and the stubble are easier to shave off. Some of the newer electric shavers you can now use under the shower too – so take advantage of that and use the benefits of the ‘hot water’.
Step 4 – Nicks and cuts? The Vitalising Shaving Gel, which leaves a residue on your skin even after you have finished shaving, contains es
sential oils which disinfect and help repair the skin. Just leave it on your face while you finish having a shower and then rinse it off.
Step 5 – Moisturise. This is a must. After you have finished your shower, apply the Ginseng Hydrator specific for your skin type – remember you may need to use more than one if you have two different skin types. If you have a shiny skin, use the Ginseng Hydrator for Oily skin, if it looks dry and or dull, use the Ginseng Hydrator for Dry skin, else use the one for Normal skin.
Step 6 – Restore; once or twice a week, use a natural clay mask to help your skin heal from the taxing process of shaving. The Earth Medicine Facial Clay range contains soothing minerals and oils to calm shaving irritation. It also helps to remove toxins that build up in the skin, especially if you suffer from acne.
If you are using an electric razor, all the steps except for Step 3 still apply. Using an electric razor can cause your skin to be quite itchy and using a moisturiser that sooths the irritated skin is very important.
So there you have it. Shaving can be easy and painless, as long as you follow the steps above, you should not have any trouble getting your stubbles under control. Remember, use the shower to shave, it really does help immensely as well as save you time, and it helps you to do a better job.
About The Author
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapists, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.
Join our Natural Skin Care Newsletter – it’s fun, free and Informative and you receive a free eBook on natural skin care.
Shaving is a male thing, well for the most part any way. Around the age of 14 is usually the time when beards start to grow and the ‘knife’ comes out. These days it’s a Gillette razor or some other brand. At the same time however, acne spots start to appear and shaving becomes a real problem. How do you shave around all those pimples?
The most obvious way around it is to use a good quality electric shaver. Usually this resolves the problem of cutting pimples and causing unnecessary pain and injury. However, you will need to follow a good skin care regime to remove the dead skin cells which build up on you skin, in order to promote healthy growth of new skin cells. We’ll discuss exfoliation later.
Make sure you use skin care products for sensitive skin when acne pimples are many and inflamed. It’s important to get the skin type right too. Dry, normal or oily skin, requires different approaches and in many cases there will be a couple of different skin types in any one individual.
For example, you may have a combination of dry and oily skin, or normal and oily skin. Usually with acne there is a component of oily skin – the nose, forehead are often oily, while the cheeks and chin areas are either normal or dry. You will need to keep this in mind in order to effectively treat your acne and shave without causing additional problems.
There are some basic principles that all you men should know about their skin and how to best conquer the shaving process.
It sounds easy enough, hey just put some shaving gel on your face and using a razor, take it off again, simple, how hard could it be?
The problem is not that the act of shaving is in itself difficult, it’s not, but unfortunately the skin can very much be a problem. If shaving is not done correctly, you could end up looking a bloody mess and have blotchy irritated skin and that is not a good look with which to impress the girls.
To start with, young men, and for that matter even mature men don’t realise that the beard hairs grow in different directions… The key is not to shave against the direction of the growth. In order to get a close shave, it is very important that the preparation stage for shaving is done correctly if a close shave is desired.
Shaving against the growth of the hair will give you a closer shave, but you increase the risk of nicks and cuts many fold and if you have acne, this can get rather bloody.
So, here’s how to get it right from the start.
Before we start, shave in the shower. The warm water will open the facial pores soften both the stubbles and the skin and this promotes a better, closer shave. Also, there is less risk of nicks and cuts if your skin is warmed by the hot water in the shower.
Ok, let’s get stated:
Step 1 – Use an exfoliant; this gets rid of dead skin cells, which lifts your stubble and gives a closer shave, leafing your skin smooth and looking well groomed.
Wildcrafted’s Skin Renewal Gel is perfect for this job, because the herbs and essential oils contained in this product help not only to remove dead skin cells, but also nourishes the skin and provides nutrients the skin can utilise.
Step 2 РPrepare the canvas; use the Vitalising Shaving Gel. This product combines pre-shave oiling of the skin and a shaving cr̬me. Not only do you provide lubrication so the razor glides easily over the skin, but the essential oils in this product have antiseptic properties, so you reduce the risk of infections in the event of nicks or cuts from shaving. This helps you to get a smooth shave and the lubricating oils prevent nicks and cuts. Once you have applied the Vitalising Shaving Gel to your face, work it into lather and then start shaving.
Step 3 – Shaving; the best razor is one that lets you use a light stroke and you don’t need to push down too hard. Gillette’s M3 fits the bill, but there are other’s of similar quality. Using a brush to apply the Vitalising Shaving Gel will help lift the bristles and allow you to shave even closer, but your hands will do the job just fine.
If you use an electric shaver, it is still to your advantage to shave after you’ve had a shower, because the skin is warm, softer and the stubble are easier to shave off. Some of the newer electric shavers you can now use under the shower too – so take advantage of that and use the benefits of the ‘hot water’.
Step 4 – Nicks and cuts? The Vitalising Shaving Gel, which leaves a residue on your skin even after you have finished shaving, contains es
sential oils which disinfect and help repair the skin. Just leave it on your face while you finish having a shower and then rinse it off.Step 5 – Moisturise. This is a must. After you have finished your shower, apply the Ginseng Hydrator specific for your skin type – remember you may need to use more than one if you have two different skin types. If you have a shiny skin, use the Ginseng Hydrator for Oily skin, if it looks dry and or dull, use the Ginseng Hydrator for Dry skin, else use the one for Normal skin.
Step 6 – Restore; once or twice a week, use a natural clay mask to help your skin heal from the taxing process of shaving. The Earth Medicine Facial Clay range contains soothing minerals and oils to calm shaving irritation. It also helps to remove toxins that build up in the skin, especially if you suffer from acne.
If you are using an electric razor, all the steps except for Step 3 still apply. Using an electric razor can cause your skin to be quite itchy and using a moisturiser that sooths the irritated skin is very important.
So there you have it. Shaving can be easy and painless, as long as you follow the steps above, you should not have any trouble getting your stubbles under control. Remember, use the shower to shave, it really does help immensely as well as save you time, and it helps you to do a better job.
About The Author
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapists, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.
Join our Natural Skin Care Newsletter – it’s fun, free and Informative and you receive a free eBook on natural skin care.
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Welcome to Wildcrafted Herbal Products - Natural Skin Care News Blog
Welcome,
My name is Danny Siegenhaler and my wife Susan and I own Wildcrafted Herbal Products. We would like to invite you to join discussions in our Blog (weird word isn't it?) and post comments and ideas. This blog is free to all who would like to participate in constructive, fun, friendly discussions - raise topics, ask questions or simply look in from time to time to see what others have to contribute.
Please do not use this to vent your anger or publish topics other than on natural skin care, alternative medicine or similarly related subjects.
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Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products
All Natural Skin Care Products, Personal Care, Herbal and Anti-aging Products, using herbal extracts and essential oils are handmade according to Aromatherapy principles by Wildcrafted Herbal Products.
My name is Danny Siegenhaler and my wife Susan and I own Wildcrafted Herbal Products. We would like to invite you to join discussions in our Blog (weird word isn't it?) and post comments and ideas. This blog is free to all who would like to participate in constructive, fun, friendly discussions - raise topics, ask questions or simply look in from time to time to see what others have to contribute.
Please do not use this to vent your anger or publish topics other than on natural skin care, alternative medicine or similarly related subjects.
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Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products
All Natural Skin Care Products, Personal Care, Herbal and Anti-aging Products, using herbal extracts and essential oils are handmade according to Aromatherapy principles by Wildcrafted Herbal Products.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Do you know what your skin does for you?
THE NEED FOR SKIN CARE
Most people take their skin very much for granted and yet it is the largest organ in the body, providing protection through its functions as both a barrier and a filter between the body’s internal environment, and the external environment in which we live. Skin care is therefore vital not just for your outer beauty, but for maintaining your inner health.
The skin sends sensory information to the brain about our external environment thus enabling our internal environment to adjust as needed, protecting us from potential harm. Like any other organ in the body, the skin should be maintained in the best possible health so it can perform its functions correctly.
Your skin dependent upon:
* good nutrition,
* adequate rest and relaxation,
* sufficient water intake, and
* fresh air and sunshine.
It is now known that the rate of skin aging is dependent not only on genetic factors (i.e. what you inherit from your parents and grand parents) but also upon internal stress factors such as diet, exercise and mental attitude.
External stress factors, such as excessive exposure to the sun, extreme climatic conditions, air and water borne pollution and chemicals have also been shown to play a part in skin ageing and the incidence of skin problems.
Skin disorders and premature skin aging occur as a result of a decline in optimal skin function due to any one or all of the above factors. Regular skin care routines, involving cleansing, toning and moisturising, have been shown to be beneficial in slowing the rate of skin aging and in controlling or preventing skin problems.
Essential oils and herbal extracts contain thousands of naturally occurring chemical compounds that act synergistically to produce a variety of helpful properties. For example, Geranium Oil contains several active compounds, geraniol, citronellol and linalool that have antiseptic and toning properties. These compounds act together (synergistically) to produce the desired effect. Some essential oils and herbs may contain only one or two major compounds, for example, Chamomile oil contains a high proportion of Chamazulene, a well known anti-inflammatory substance. This constituent makes Chamomile the oil of choice for red, irritated and cracked skin, which is why it is included in several of our natural skin care products.
Doesn’t the skin take care of itself and repair itself well enough without any intervention?
Although the skin has its own innate ability to protect itself and repair itself, a good skin care regime can assist this process and protect the skin against unnecessary damage.
Whilst we are all different in the way our skins are affected by our external and internal environments, there are nevertheless, many factors that affect the health of the skin, some of which can be controlled and others that cannot. Uncontrollable factors can be modified by the implementation of a simple skin care regime.
Uncontrollable factors include:
1) Natural ageing. Over time, natural changes occur in the body’s chemistry and these changes effect the function and appearance of the skin.
2) Sun. Potentially one of the most damaging influences on the skin, ultraviolet light from the sun can dry and damage the skin and cause premature aging.
3) Humidity. Lack of moisture in the air (low humidity) can cause the skin to dry out, whilst high humidity creates excessive oiliness. Both extremes interfere with the natural balance of the skin’s functions.
4) Temperature extremes. Excessively cold or hot temperatures together with low humidity remove moisture from the skin surface.
5) Wind: Wind can also have a drying effect on the skin in addition to carrying wind borne dust and dirt that stick to the skin and potentially clog the pores.
6) Pollution: Air borne pollutants can also clog the pores and have the potential to irritate the skin.
Controllable factors include:
1) Sleep: An adequate and restful amount of sleep is a major contributor to regeneration of all body tissues including the skin.
2) Water: Water helps to flush impurities from the system, improve circulation and re-hydrate the skin.
3) Nutrition: Good nutrition, comprising an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, provides the vitamins and minerals necessary for the production and maintenance of healthy skin.
4) Exercise: Exercise stimulates the circulation and aids in the removal of impurities and toxins and as well as increasing energy and strength and toning the body.
5) Stress: Physical and psychological stress have long been known to alter body chemistry, especially the type and mix of hormones that are circulated in the blood stream. Too much negative stress causes the body to produce stress hormones that can result in a tendency to skin allergies, blemishes, poor skin tone, dark circles under the eyes and wrinkles!
6) Toxic substances: smoking, caffeine, alcohol and some types of medications can adversely affect the skin resulting in a dull complexion, broken surface capillaries and dry, dehydrated skin.
A simple skin care regime involves three basic steps: cleansing , toning and moisturising.
Visit our website at: http://www.wildcrafted.com.au to find out your skin type and the type of Natural Skin Care Products that suite you.
Most people take their skin very much for granted and yet it is the largest organ in the body, providing protection through its functions as both a barrier and a filter between the body’s internal environment, and the external environment in which we live. Skin care is therefore vital not just for your outer beauty, but for maintaining your inner health.
The skin sends sensory information to the brain about our external environment thus enabling our internal environment to adjust as needed, protecting us from potential harm. Like any other organ in the body, the skin should be maintained in the best possible health so it can perform its functions correctly.
Your skin dependent upon:
* good nutrition,
* adequate rest and relaxation,
* sufficient water intake, and
* fresh air and sunshine.
It is now known that the rate of skin aging is dependent not only on genetic factors (i.e. what you inherit from your parents and grand parents) but also upon internal stress factors such as diet, exercise and mental attitude.
External stress factors, such as excessive exposure to the sun, extreme climatic conditions, air and water borne pollution and chemicals have also been shown to play a part in skin ageing and the incidence of skin problems.
Skin disorders and premature skin aging occur as a result of a decline in optimal skin function due to any one or all of the above factors. Regular skin care routines, involving cleansing, toning and moisturising, have been shown to be beneficial in slowing the rate of skin aging and in controlling or preventing skin problems.
Essential oils and herbal extracts contain thousands of naturally occurring chemical compounds that act synergistically to produce a variety of helpful properties. For example, Geranium Oil contains several active compounds, geraniol, citronellol and linalool that have antiseptic and toning properties. These compounds act together (synergistically) to produce the desired effect. Some essential oils and herbs may contain only one or two major compounds, for example, Chamomile oil contains a high proportion of Chamazulene, a well known anti-inflammatory substance. This constituent makes Chamomile the oil of choice for red, irritated and cracked skin, which is why it is included in several of our natural skin care products.
Doesn’t the skin take care of itself and repair itself well enough without any intervention?
Although the skin has its own innate ability to protect itself and repair itself, a good skin care regime can assist this process and protect the skin against unnecessary damage.
Whilst we are all different in the way our skins are affected by our external and internal environments, there are nevertheless, many factors that affect the health of the skin, some of which can be controlled and others that cannot. Uncontrollable factors can be modified by the implementation of a simple skin care regime.
Uncontrollable factors include:
1) Natural ageing. Over time, natural changes occur in the body’s chemistry and these changes effect the function and appearance of the skin.
2) Sun. Potentially one of the most damaging influences on the skin, ultraviolet light from the sun can dry and damage the skin and cause premature aging.
3) Humidity. Lack of moisture in the air (low humidity) can cause the skin to dry out, whilst high humidity creates excessive oiliness. Both extremes interfere with the natural balance of the skin’s functions.
4) Temperature extremes. Excessively cold or hot temperatures together with low humidity remove moisture from the skin surface.
5) Wind: Wind can also have a drying effect on the skin in addition to carrying wind borne dust and dirt that stick to the skin and potentially clog the pores.
6) Pollution: Air borne pollutants can also clog the pores and have the potential to irritate the skin.
Controllable factors include:
1) Sleep: An adequate and restful amount of sleep is a major contributor to regeneration of all body tissues including the skin.
2) Water: Water helps to flush impurities from the system, improve circulation and re-hydrate the skin.
3) Nutrition: Good nutrition, comprising an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, provides the vitamins and minerals necessary for the production and maintenance of healthy skin.
4) Exercise: Exercise stimulates the circulation and aids in the removal of impurities and toxins and as well as increasing energy and strength and toning the body.
5) Stress: Physical and psychological stress have long been known to alter body chemistry, especially the type and mix of hormones that are circulated in the blood stream. Too much negative stress causes the body to produce stress hormones that can result in a tendency to skin allergies, blemishes, poor skin tone, dark circles under the eyes and wrinkles!
6) Toxic substances: smoking, caffeine, alcohol and some types of medications can adversely affect the skin resulting in a dull complexion, broken surface capillaries and dry, dehydrated skin.
A simple skin care regime involves three basic steps: cleansing , toning and moisturising.
Visit our website at: http://www.wildcrafted.com.au to find out your skin type and the type of Natural Skin Care Products that suite you.
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