Why use organic and natural skin care?

Nourishing the skin with healthy ingredients is as important as nourishing the inside of your body. Beauty is not just skin deep…. remarkably 50-70% of what you put on your skin gets absorbed into the tissues so doesn’t it make sense to use skin care products that are pure and natural? Here’s some food for thought… it’s like going to the juice bar and getting a health drink for your skin!

5 Vital Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

5 Vital Skin Cancer Prevention Tips 

Summer is the perfect time to reassess your personal skincare needs and focus on skin cancer prevention methods. Rates of melanoma -- the deadliest form of skin cancer -- have been rising for the past three decades, according to the American Cancer Society, with the fastest rise in women ages 15 to 39.  Get a healthy glow this summer by following these 5 skin cancer prevention tips:

Get Regular Mole Scans

Moles come in all shapes and sizes and are generally round spots that are red, pink, or brown, but it’s important to keep a close watch on any moles that may look irregular. It's the moles that are asymmetrical, with raggedy borders, changing size, or a multicolored appearance that are more likely to develop into deadly melanoma.

Check your moles regularly, especially if you have a family history of skin cancer. Look for a change in moles, particularly a new black mole or a change in outline, shape, size, color, or feel. If you notice any changes, see your doctor right away.

Avoid Peak Hours

The harmful UV rays of the sun are strongest when it's directly overhead (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.), so do your best to avoid sun exposure during those times. Opt for the shade during these hours, or make sure to really layer on a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Cover Up

Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays goes way beyond lathering on the sunscreen. Certain parts of the body are generally overlooked when it comes to sunburn prevention. With barely-there flip-flops, your toes and the tops of your feet are in danger of damaging burns.  Ears are also a common area missed by sunscreen and remain uncovered when wearing a hat or ponytail.  It’s important to protect the sensitive areas of your skin that are more often exposed like the feet, hands, eyelids, ears and even the lips. 

Ditch The Tanning Salon

The tanning units in these salons consist of both UVA and UVB radiation, containing levels that are as much as five times more concentrated than the sun. Not only will tanning beds age your skin, it can cause sunburn-like symptoms and increase your risk of developing melanomas.

Wear SPF EVERYDAY!

We recommend using a moisturizer with a minimum of SPF 15 as well as SPF lip balms and make-up.  The American Cancer Society recommends daily use of a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.  Seek out broad-spectrum products that protect against both UVA and UVB rays. A good way to remember the damaging effects between UVA & UVB is “A” for aging rays which gives you the fine lines and wrinkles & “B” for burning rays which is the main cause of skin cancer. So don't forget to reapply every few hours to keep your skin healthy!

Wishing you a happy and healthy summer from Metta Touch Skincare Studio!

5 Tips To Brighter, Healthier Skin in 30 Days

5 Tips To Brighter, Healthier Skin in 30 Days

The heat of summer makes you sweat and the debris that it leaves behind may clog your pores and cause skin problems.  Acne, eczema and rosacea are just a few dermatological issues that can develop in response to a dirty environment, excessive heat, stress or dehydration.  

Follow these 5 tips to getting brighter, healthier skin in 30 days.

Use SPF Moisturizer: Sun damage is the no. 1 cause of visible premature aging of the skin and may result in fine lines, wrinkles and inflammation.  Even if you’re only in the sun for short periods of time, it’s still important to use a moisturizer with at least an SPF15 everyday. For extended time in the sun, a broad spectrum sunscreen which protects against both UVB (burning rays) and UVA (aging rays) is the key when choosing a sunscreen.

Take Your Vitamins: Whether you get your vitamins through food (the optimal way) or take supplements… Vitamins A & C, and Essential fatty acids can help revitalize sluggish skin by strengthening the cell walls.

Drink More Water: The more water you drink the more hydrated your skin will become.  When your skin is dehydrated it begins to look dull and cause wrinkles.

Decrease Stress: When stress takes over, so do breakouts.  Exercising just 3 times/week can clear-up stress induced skin problems.

Facials: Keep pores cleansed and skin exfoliated by receiving a facial at least once a month to every six weeks.  Facials slough off dead skin cells, calm inflammation and create a rejuvenating glow.

What is Holistic Health?

 

At Metta Touch we emphasize a holistic approach to our wellness and beauty treatments. But while most people recognize the term “organic” the meaning of “holistic” may seem unfamiliar to many of you when considering our spa services. Please, do not be afraid!

 

Holistic health is merely a concept that all potential contributing factors which may affect a person's well-being (physical, social, environmental and mental), are taken into consideration when assessing a person's overall health.
 
It’s about using products that are natural and organic to heal skin issues and revitalize. Often, people suffering from such conditions as acne or rosacea are prescribed creams or medication full of harmful chemicals and toxic ingredients for temporary relief. A holistic approach to skin treatment is using alternative remedies that come from plant extracts and essential oils to naturally treat the symptoms of the disorder as well as recognizing the underlying cause of the reaction.

 

Holistic healing dates back to at least 5,000 years originating in India and China. Some of the most well respected philosophers, like Socrates recognized this idea that overall health is a combination of physical, mental, emotional social and spiritual well-being.

 

Whether you suffer from a hormonal imbalance, excessive stress or an environmental issue, each holistic treatment helps us focus on the whole person, rather than just the part of the body that is not healthy, for an overall sense of harmony and balance.