Skin Revolution | Is Diffused Redness a Skin Concern? - Elsa Kaplanian

Skin Revolution | Is Diffused Redness a Skin Concern? – Elsa Kaplanian

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Is Diffused Redness a Skin Concern? by Elsa Kelpanian – FULL VIDEO HERE.

Transcript: “I’m going to  share something with you this afternoon. It’s about diffused redness. I’m having clients lately and their concern is about diffused redness, blotchy skin or dilated capillaries all over the face and how we can address that.”

 

The Microcirculation.

Now, first I’d like to explain about the microcirculation of the skin. Microcirculation is the capillaries, group of capillaries that really take the blood to the cells of the skin transporting nutrients and also eliminating waste from the cells.

 

 

When they’re under stress they’re not functioning very well. Some of the capillaries they get dilated. That means in one area there’s lots of blood and in another area they’re restricted so there’s no blood going in the area so the nourishment is not reaching evenly and the waste is not going out evenly from the skin. It’s not a healthy cellular function at all.

Genetics.

Most of the people that come from a Celtic background Anglo Saxon they are more prone to this because they are very fair. They blush easily, but it does not mean an olive skin like me is not going to have it either. So that’s the genetic part of it.

Lifestyle.

But also there is the lifestyle part of it which is very important. The lifestyle makes a big difference. Eating healthy, lot’s of EFA’s, (essential fatty acids,) good minerals, drinking lots of water. The UV rays can damage those capillaries and smoking will stop the oxygen, will deplete the oxygen from reaching all of the cells. Hot showers the extreme temperatures. Hot or cold showers, will cause that also. And hormonal, digestive disorders and also the cosmetic history. What people have been using the last few years on their skin that has depleted the healthy cell function of their skin.

 

 

By adjusting your lifestyle as well as doing your home care, that’s when you’re going to find a good result with this kind of treatment.

 

“Remember, genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.”

 

So it is very important to address the whole issue together to achieve a healthy glow and lovely pinkish skin. 

 

 

Another thing with the hormonal issue, we have beautiful nutritionists around anything to do with digestive issues and hormonal issues and with your skin care issue you come and see Helen.

Thank you very much. I hope that was helpful.
Elsa xx”

 

Let me introduce Elsa Kaplanian. We go a few years back when we met at one of the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy conferencences. Elsa and I hit it off straight away with our love of all things skin and a love of dance. And BOY can this babe boogie! She can’t help herself and has so much energy.
Elsa specialises in customised skin care, cosmetic tattooing, IPL and oncology aesthetics. Elsa owns and operates Anoush Beauty in Forster NSW Australia and is of Armenian heritage. Elsa has found “her tribe” in Corneotherapy, (the method all of the experts in ‘Skin Revolution’ practice.) And Elsa is a well known and a welcome face in the world of Corneotherapy. It’s always so great to catch up with Elsa and we have such a fun time together. Thank you to a skin sister for gracing us with your knowledge and your wonderful personality for this year’s ‘Skin Revolution’ from us all xx.

Skin Revolution | Spring Skin - Asha Evertsz

Skin Revolution | Spring Skin – Asha Evertsz

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Spring Skin – by Asha Evertsz

Spring happens to be my favourite season. We start to unfurl after a long winter and as the days grow longer more time is spent outdoors. In clinic however, we see that not all skin loves spring. In fact, it can be a very reactive time of year. As pollen counts rise, so does histamine for some which can cause quite sudden and upsetting consequences. Read on to find out how to manage your spring skin.

 

WHAT IS HISTAMINE? 

Histamine is a substance that is released to injured cells, and in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

Histamine is made in all of our body tissue, but especially in the gut, skin and lungs. It is produced by the immune system. Histamine not only regulates immune reactions, but also coordinates the various cells involved in an immune response.

If this system gets aggravated, it can send the immune system haywire and intent on attacking itself.

This is when we see skin expressions such as:

  1. Itching
  2. Redness
  3. Dry/flaky patches
  4. Increased sensitivity
  5. Welts/hives
  6. This may be accompanied by symptoms of hay fever.

     

We must remember that the skin has it’s own immune system, and can launch an immune response when impaired or aggravated.

 

 

WHAT AGGRAVATES THE SKIN?

Externally, if the skin barrier and protective structures and layers are compromised this will result in a leaky, permeable environment.  A bit like a sieve. Without an intact barrier, the ever-ready immune cells will have no filter and will be constantly surprised and on red alert.

Using skin care, sunscreen and makeup that contains sensitising ingredients (fragrance, preservatives, surfactants, emulsifiers) will compromise the skin’s barrier defence systems and can even case a delayed type hypersensitivity allergic contact dermatitis.

A deficiency in Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) will also impair the strength of the cell membranes and must be used topically and internally for clients who have a history of asthma, eczema, dermatitis, hay fever and reactive/sensitive skin.

 

TOP SPRING SKIN TIPS

DIET

  • Eliminate inflammatory foods such as gluten, dairy & sugar
  • Increase anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric, ginger, papaya and pineapple

SKIN CARE

  • Eliminate all products that contain sensitising ingredients
  • Have a professional skin analysis
  • Be patient, whilst the skin’s immune cells are hyper-reactive you must go slowly
  • Using skin care with EFA’s such as Linseed, Kiwi Seed and Evening Primrose Oil (preferably in conjunction with phosphatidylcholine)
  • Using immune regulating ingredients such as Vitamin B and Echinacea

TREATMENTS

  • LED (Light Therapy) can help to calm a reactive skin safely.  LED works by harnessing the skin cells ability to absorb light and transform it into energy that can stimulate healing.  It also reduces the inflammatory response and helps to create a healthier, more appropriate immune system.

NATUROPATHY

  • If your immune system is in overdrive, you may need to work with a Naturopath on the internal factors such as:
  • Inflammation
  • Gut & digestive imbalance
  • Stress
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Anti-inflammatory dietary protocol

 

In clinic, we find that a combination of therapies works well to reduce spring skin issues. Starting as soon as symptoms present is key.

Xx Asha.

 

Let me introduce Asha Evertsz. We met at the last International Association of Applied Corneotherapy conference in Germany, last May. Asha was so approachable and we were fast friends! Sharing the trials and tribulations of running our own gig in this sometimes fickle industry. We soon found that we were singing from the same song sheet.
Asha a Nauropath, Skin Treatment Therapist and Herbalist owns and operates Clear Skin Experts. The leading natural skin clinic in Melbourne. Combining nutrition, lifestyle techniques and herbal medicine with effective facial therapies and equipment to treat her clients’ skin, Asha overcame her own adult acne skin problems and therefore decided to specialise in skin. I’m so thankful and proud to be treading this new path to a ‘Skin Revolution’ with you Asha. Thank you Asha from us all! x