From Lupus.org: Approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease. Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores (lesions), most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas, such as your face, ears, neck, arms, and legs.
As a Lupus sufferer myself, my skin is one of the areas of my body that has been directly affected and in many ways. I have the typical Malar Rash on my face, hair loss and hair breakage, a scalp that itches like crazy, skin rashes and general skin sensitivities to most products purchased at the store.
The problem is that most bath and body products we use contain chemicals that are not good for anyone, but are worse with people who have an auto-immune disease like Lupus.
SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE is one of the biggest culprits. Read the entire article here.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant, detergent and emulsifier used in thousands of cosmetic products, as well as in industrial cleaners. It is present in nearly all shampoos, scalp treatments, hair color and bleaching agents, toothpastes, body washes and cleansers, make-up foundations, liquid hand soaps, laundry detergents and bath oils/bath salts.
Putting chemicals on your scalp may actually be worse than eating them. When you eat something, the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help to break it down and flush it out of your body. However, when you put these chemicals on your skin, they are absorbed straight into your bloodstream without filtering of any kind, going directly to your delicate organs.
Once these chemicals find their way into your body, they tend to accumulate over time because you typically lack the necessary enzymes to break them down.
There are literally thousands of chemicals used in personal care products, and the U. S. government does not require any mandatory testing for these products before they are sold.
According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews, research studies on SLS have shown links to:
1) Irritation of the skin and eyes
2) Organ toxicity
3) Developmental/reproductive toxicity
4) Neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, ecotoxicology, and biochemical or cellular changes
5) Possible mutations and cancer
PARABENS
Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal
care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include
methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens allow skin care
products to survive for months or even years in your medicine cabinet; however, they also enter
your body through your skin when you use these products.
According to Mercola.com, the body can absorb as much as five pounds of cosmetic
chemicals every year.
Parabens can mimic hormones in the body and disrupt functions of the endocrine system.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/article/150690-what-are-the-dangers-of-parabens-in-skin-care/#ixzz2NMOmbQnk
HOW PERFECTLY POSH PRODUCTS HAVE HELPED MY LUPUS SKIN
All Posh products are paraben and parrafin free, free of sulphates, including SLS, they contain NO soy, gluten or lanolin products, we use essential oils and phthalate free fragrances, natural enzymes and vitamin E to preserve naturally and best of all, we are CRUELTY FREE and do NOT test on animals! www.1Posh.com
When my scalp gets overly itchy all over my entire head, I use this product and rub it into my scalp. Since I have lost a lot of hair, its unfortunately pretty easy for me to do, so if you are lucky enough to still have your locks, it might be a little more challenging, but it still works!
I rub it in, then let dry for about 5-10 minutes, then wash off in the shower. Itchiness is gone and lasts throughout the day!
When my skin gets scaly or itchy all over, I will also use this over parts of my body, as well Especially my face. I recommend only using it for a few minutes on your face at first, as some people are sensitive to the detox properties of this product and redness may occur, but does go away. It leaves your skin feeling SO soft which is nice for Lupus sufferers.
These sticks are easy to use and I keep them both in my purse and a set by my bed to use at night.
The HEALER is just shea butter with essential oils and can be used on just about any skin issue you have. Great for spot touch ups when you are out and about and need a quick fix on a problem area. Great for lips, too. Also works wonders on Eczema and Psoriasis.
The CAFFEINATOR is She Butter and Caffeine. Great to use under your eyes and over any puffy areas on your face. Many people with Lupus look and feel tired and this will help to brighten up your appearance.
The PURIFIER is one of my favorites and contains Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil. Tea Tree Oil is a natural antiseptic. Use on itchy spots on your scalp, works great on getting rid of acne and cold sores. Its also good if you have oily spots on your face.
The LIBERATOR is Shea Butter and Vitamin E. This will not only help with fine lines and wrinkles, but with any scars you may have or scabby areas. use all over your face before you go to bed and you'll notice a huge difference in the morning when you wake up in the appearance of your Lupus Skin. It has helped me greatly.
The TREE HUGGER D-TOX Exfoliating Scrub
Before you put on any type of lotion, its really important to remember that your lotion needs to penetrate your skin to do its job. Exfoliating Lups Skin periodically will make a huge difference in not only how your skin looks, but mostly in how it feels. You'll notice less itchiness and your lotions works better.
Perfectly Posh has 3 great exfoliating scrubs. This one is my favorite!
LEMON RICE SLATHER BODY BUTTER - This is a whipped Shea Body Butter that I use every day. Its free of fillers and will help heal your skin. I also use it on my face at night and during the day. This is very different than using a lotion. It is thicker and only needs to be applied once. A little goes a long way. My skin feels moisturized, without being greasy and has really helped with my Malar rashes, which sometimes feel like they are burning.
There are lots of products I could also recommend from Posh for Lupus sufferers, but these are probably the ones that I feel will benefit someone with Lupus the most. They are products I use every day. The most important thing to remember is to keep it natural and stay away from chemicals as much as possible. I also like the fact that Perfectly Posh is so affordable and offers a Buy 5 Get 1 Free deal. Naturally based products do NOT have to be expensive to be good.
if you have any questions about purchasing Perfectly Posh products, please don't hesitate to email me or contact me on facebook any time. You can visit my site directly at www.1Posh.com
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