Natural Skin Care Facts/Information Page: Welcome to ~NORDIC~ Skin Essentials,Inc. Bringing you the finest in all natural skincare, for your mind, body, soul! Once you try All Natural skincare products you and your body will never want any other. Delivering you All Natural Skin Care direct from Nature's Botanicals to your door. Natural Sea Salts, Butters, Oils, Essential Oils to give you a SPA experience in your own home. SPA Quality Skin in Seconds! admin@nordicskin.com When it comes to looking young, nothing may be as important as taking care of your skin. A beautiful, healthy glow makes you appear radiant and youthful while a dull, dry, or flaky complexion can add years to your face. But before you spend money on skin products that promise great results, it is important to know what type of skin you have and what kind of care it needs. What Is Skin? Your skin is a living organ that constantly regenerates itself. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is as thin as a pencil line. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually shed and give way to new cells. Below the epidermis are the dermis and hypodermis, two layers that produce the oil, collagen, and elastin that give your skin support, elasticity, and shine. What Are The Different Types of Skin? There are three basic skin types: oily, dry, and combination. DRY SKIN Dry skin occurs when the dermis does not secrete enough oil, or sebum. The result is tight, drawn, flaky skin and a dull complexion. In more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. How to Take Care of It: Exfoliate once or twice a day with an exfoliating scrub that has added moisturizing oils like NORDIC'S Soy~Rice~Olive Face and Body Polish or with a rich, creamy cleanser like Revitalizing Facial Mask and Body Cleanser and warm water. Rinse with cold water and pat your skin dry. Follow up with Revitalizing Skin Treatment.use Revitalize DAY or NIGHT moisturizers to hydrate. Avoid toners and makeup that contain alcohol as alcohol-based products have a drying effect on skin and are unhealthy for natural skin care. OILY SKIN Oily skin usually has a lot of shine to it and the pores are generally enlarged. It is more prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types and is coarser in texture. How to Take Care of It: Oily skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so cleanse your face twice a day with an exfoliating buff like Essential Facial and Body Buff. Rinse with cold water. Follow up with Anti-Acne Skin Treatemtn, specially formulated to heal, soothe and prevent future breakouts without drying out the skin. COMBINATION: NORMAL TO OILY: People with normal to oily skin generally have normal skin on their cheeks and oily skin with enlarged pores on their T zone, the area that stretches across the forehead and down the nose and chin. How to Take Care of It: The trick with normal to oily skin is to find products that will keep your skin hydrated, while minimizing breakouts and shine in the oily areas. A cleanser like Crystal Glow Facial and Body Buff is perfect for combination skin,since it Exfoliates, Detoxifies and Moisturizes in one easy step. COMBINATION OILY TO DRY: This skin type is marked by oily skin in the T zone and dry, taut skin on the cheeks. How to Take Care of It: Wash your face with cleansers that are designed for combination skin. Like Crystal Glow Facial & Body Buff or Soy~Rice~Olive Facial & Body Polish that cleanses and moisturizes in one easy step, then apply a moisturizer more frequently to dry skin area. SENSITIVE SKIN: Sensitive skin irritates easily and is often red and blotchy. This type of skin can have allergic reactions to over the counter beauty products and is usually sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather. How to Take Care of It: Cleansers and moisturizers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, like NORDIC'S ALL Natural Skin Line of products. Cleanse your face once a day using All Natural Skin Facial and Body Polish, or try Revitalizing Facial Mask and Body Cleasnser , which gently exfoliates and is very creamy. Lightly moisturize with All Natural Skin Lotion. NATURAL SKIN CARE FACTS: The other day I was comparing NORDIC'S Essential Facial Buff to a competitor's facial & body scrub, I was SHOCKED to read the label and see that their so called "NATURAL" scrubs had Polyethylene Granules as the exfoliant. (Plastic beads rubbed across your precious skin). When you purchase NORDIC PRODUCTS you WILL get ONLY Pure, Natural, Real ingredients from nature, Not plastic beads beacause they look more pristine in the product. NORDIC is all about rejuvenating your skin with exquisite botanicals from nature. EXFOLIATION: The instrumental key to SPA Quality Skin. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate: I cannot say it often enough. Using an exfoliating scrub that has added moisturizing oils in it is the instrumental key to having that STAR Quality glow. SPA Quality skin in Seconds! Many women spend a great deal of time and attention caring for their faces, but completely forget their bodies below the neck. In general, body skin tends to be thicker than facial skin, and will thus respond best to products that are specifically designed to meet its needs. Following are some body skincare tips. Scrubs are excellent for exfoliation because they produce a smoother surface. The need to exfoliate varies with skin type and time of year. A general guideline is to exfoliate dry, sensitive skin once a week, while oily skin can tolerate a seven-times-week program. In areas of the body where the skin is very thick, such as the soles of the feet, exfoliants can be used as often as desired. Always use a scrub that has added moisturizing oils, even if you have oily skin. Using your hands to apply a scrub will offer the best level of control. Don't scrub too hard or irritation will result. Always moisturize after using an exfoliant to optimally soften your skin. When you get out of the shower, pat yourself dry (you can still be a little damp) and immediately apply the moisturizer. Many areas of the body, such as arms and legs, have a lower concentration of oil glands compared to the face, and so are more prone to dryness. Use a moisturizer specifically designed for the body, since they are generally richer. Your skin is one of the most important and largest organs on your body, One of the major characteristics is that it is semi-permable. Which means whatever you put on your skin is absorbed into your body, wonderful vitamins and chemicals alike. This knowledge emphasizes Nordic's conviction "That what you put on your skin be as important as what you put into your food. NORDIC brings you the finest in all natural skin care and the finest all natural ingredients. Most store-bought skin care products are made with mostly chemicals, fillers, petros, and preservatives, ALL SEEPING INTO YOUR SKIN AND BODY. Essential Oils and natural products have been used since ancient times in skincare and health treatments. Proven to speed up the removal of dead skin cells, stimulate new skin cell production, reduce inflammation, regulate sebum, relax, soothe, calm, rejuvenate, revitalize your mind, body, spirit and keep you looking, feeling, vital, beautiful, NORDIC RADIANT! Why use All Natural skin care? Natural,Potent,Effective, Essential ingredients direct to your skin, once you try pure natural Sea Salts, Shea Butters, Sweet Almond Oils and Essential Oils your skin and senses will respond immediately, and you will know that your not contaminating your body with chemicals, preservatives and toxins that seep into you pores from other products, while at the same time you'll be rejuvenating, refining, restoring your skin to perfection, Natures perfection, effectively. Once you try NORDIC All Natural Skincare products, whether it is body oils, baths salts, creams, lotions, facial treatments, body scrubs you will NEVER want any other product touching your skin again, you will be NATURAL for life, giving yourself and your skin vitality, rejuvenation, healing, health. NORDIC'S Essences are pure JOJOBA OIL with PURE ESSENTIAL OILS blended from ancient formulas that really work to REVITALIZE, SOOTHE, ALLURE, BOOST CONFIDENCE,REVITALIZE your mind, body and spirit. Once you try them you will never want alcohol based perfumes made with artificial ingredients seeping into your pores again, give NORDIC a try, treat yourself, give your family a healthy parent, sister, wife, friend. GIVE yourself HEALTH, VITALITY, LIFE, VIBRANCY. NORDIC uses ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS like PURE GREEN TEA with honey, lemon, ginseng,PURE NATURAL SHEA BUTTER with exquisite healing qualities,PURE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL known for it's moisturizing and healing qualities and nutrient rich in vitamins A, D, E and essentail fatty acids. PURE OILS LIKE ROSEHIP SEED, BORAGE SEED AND EVENING PRIMROSE, with extreme healing, Vitamin Dense, nutrient rich qualities,PURE SALT BLENDS FROM THE DEAD SEA AND ICLANDIC GEO-THERMAL BRINE, one of the worlds purest sources,to Remove toxins and soften your skin, NORWEGIAN SEA KELP, Vitamin and Mineral Dense to remineralize your skin and Essential Oils that are specially chosen for being extremely effective in skin care rejuvenation. Try NORDIC All Natural Skin Care, your mind, body and soul WILL BE thankful. Lifestyle Changes also help to enhance your skins appearance and suppleness,and GIVE you a Nordic Glow, drink plenty of water, We at NORDIC are fans of Green Tea, don't eat too much salt and try not to eat many processed foods, the fresher the food the better, just like your new all natural skincare products, Made fresh just for you when you order it. Using All Natural Skin Care products on your skin WILL make your skin look and feel better and you WILL feel better inside because you will not be subjecting your body to harsh chemicals and toxins. Using NORDIC Products WILL improve the appearance of your skin, some changes will be immediate some results will be obtained in several weeks of continued use. Caring for your skin in a NATURAL, HOLISTIC way WILL make you feel good inside and your skin RADIANT outside. We are sure you will love our products more and more every time you apply them. Aging Skin During our teenage years, most of us rarely think about our skin and the aging process that will one day affect the condition and appearance of our skin. However, after our early 20s, aging changes will begin to show up in the skin; changes which will progress as we age into our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. It's never too late to begin taking care of your skin and protecting it from future damage. Although your skin will continue to age as you get older, you can take certain precautions and use certain products to help keep your skin looking healthy, refreshed, and youthful. How Does Skin Change With Age? As we approach our 30s, our body's production of collagen and elastin (two substances that give the skin firmness and elasticity) begins to slow down. The collagen and elastin also begin to loosen and unravel which results in skin that sags and has poor elasticity. A young person, with plenty of both collagen and elastin, has firm, smooth, unwrinkled skin. As that person ages, the loss of collagen and elastin causes the skin to become looser and less supple. At the same time, fat cells beneath the skin may begin to disappear. With the loss of this supportive fat, collagen, and elastin, plus the pull of gravity, the skin begins to sag and form wrinkles. The skin also loses the ability to moisturize itself and retain moisture with age, leading to skin that is drier, possibly with itchy, irritated patches. With age also comes the appearance of those familiar lines and wrinkles that we associate with older skin; frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow's feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) begin to appear as a result of permanent small muscle contractions. Your Habits, Your Skin In addition to the natural processes that occur in our bodies and skin as we age, other long-term habits can cause damage to our skin. Sun exposure is the most damaging external factor that affects the condition and health of our skin and is the primary cause of prematurely aging skin (called photoaging) and skin cancer. In fact, many of the features we associate with aged skin are actually caused by sun exposure, and not by the natural aging process. Photoaging can cause a number of skin conditions, including: Fine wrinkles Liver spots (a.k.a. age spots) Dilated blood vessels Roughened skin Smoking cigarettes is also harmful to the skin. Smoking causes the blood vessels in the top layers of the skin to narrow (constrict), which reduces the blood supply, reduces the amount of oxygen available to the skin, and reduces the removal of waste products and dead cells. This process contributes to the reduction in collagen and elastin and prevents Vitamin A from bonding with skin cells to repair skin damage, leading skin to have a grayish or bluish cast and a leathery texture. Smoking also restricts circulation, taking away the rosy blush of young skin. The facial expressions smokers make when smoking may also cause wrinkles, with wrinkles appearing around lips pursed around a cigarette and around eyes that squint to keep out smoke. Common Signs of Aging Skin: When skin ages and accumulates damage from sun and other habits, a number of skin conditions may result including: AGE SPOTS - Also known as "age" or "liver" spots, AGE SPOTS are flat, brown spots that usually show up on the face, hands, back and feet. These spots are not dangerous (and are not a sign of liver disease). If, however, you notice a dark, flat area with irregular (not rounded) borders, see a dermatologist to ensure that it is not a melanoma. Bruises - Older skin bruises more often than younger skin and takes a much longer time to heal. Bruises that don't heal after a week or so should be seen by a dermatologist. Wrinkles - As skin becomes less elastic, it begins sag, particularly around the eyes, mouth, forehead, and cheeks. Telangiectasias - Often called "broken capillaries," telangiectases are visible, dilated blood vessels in the face, usually caused by sun damage. Keep Your Skin Looking Younger: It's best to start protecting your skin during childhood, however, anyone at any age can begin to take the necessary precautions to help protect the skin, keep it looking young and healthy, and hopefully slow down the affects of aging. Following are some tips on how to achieve younger looking skin. Minimize Sun Exposure. Use a moisturizer containing natural hydrating ingredients like lanolin immediately after bathing. Never used soap as soap is extremely drying, even to oily skin. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize: Exfoliate with an exfoliating, moisturizing, detoxifying scrub every day and you WILL see a difference in the quality of your skin. Soak in a warm tub of Sea Salts to soften and exfoliate skin, exfoliate skin at least three times a week to remove dead skin cells and promote new healthy skin to renew. Drink Plenty of Water.Drinking water throughout the day ensures proper hydration of the body and helps to reduce skin dryness. Eat a Healthy Diet - Eating a healthy, balanced diet will benefit your body as well as your skin. Fruits and vegetables are particularly important for preventing premature skin aging since they contain many antioxidants. Exercise - Exercise promotes capillary functioning which can decrease premature aging. It also increases oxygen to the tissues which keeps skin looking young and healthy. Stop Smoking - Quitting smoking at any age reduces further damage to skin. Antioxidants - Topical antioxidant vitamins found in natural skin care products such as Vitamins C and E can help cells repair the damage caused by the sun's ultraviolet radiation and smoking. This can help skin appear smoother and more glowing. BODY SKIN CARE: There is both sensuality and a sense of confidence that women experience when skin is soft and smooth. Body skin - how is it different? What is the best way to care for and pamper it? Even women who take excellent care of their face often fail to pay even the smallest attention to their bodies. Let's first look at how body skin differs from facial skin. The individual layers of the skin are thicker on the body than on the face. This usually means that body skin can tolerate more vigorous cleansing and exfoliation along with richer emollients. Dryness can be a particular problem in the areas that get the most wear and tear, like elbows, knees, hands and feet. However, large surface areas can also become dry, especially during cooler months. The back and lower legs are especially vulnerable. The use of harsh soaps that strip the skin of all its natural oils. When allowed to become severe, this dryness can lead to scaling, itchy eczema. Photoaging can occur on the body just as it does on the face. The most vulnerable area is the neck and upper chest, but sun damage is also often prominent on the shoulders and upper back. Arms, hands and lower legs are also susceptible. Cellulite, which is largely a genetically predisposed condition, is caused by the development of tough fibrous bands called septae that appear between fat globules. Cellulite can occur in many places but is most common on the thighs and buttocks. Try using NORDIC's SVELTE Anti-Celulite lotion to dminish cellulite, firm skin and tone in about 6 weeks. So now that we have defined the needs and potential problems for body skin, what can we do to address them? Exfoliation is an integral part of body skincare, and a exfoliating body scrub provides an excellent method. A well-made exfoliating scrub can be used several times a week. Not only do scrubs give a softer and smoother feel to skin, but by removing the upper layers of dead skin cells, the penetration of moisturizers as well as ingredients designed to address specific problems is enhanced. And while exfoliation cannot correct all of the changes in color that accompany photo damage, it can help to remove the more superficial portions of the discolorations over time. Moisturizing body skin thoroughly requires the same diligence as does facial skin, but richer emollients that contain higher concentrations of oils and humectants are needed. Cellulite: Although cellulite remains a complicated problem because of difficulties in penetration, it is possible to improve its overall appearance by making the overlying skin look tighter and smoother. In addition to the plumping effect of regular moisturization, Using certain essential oils, like cypress and juniper will cause an immediate tightening effect of the upper skin layers. The use of a circular massaging motion with application of product will both enhance penetration of the oils and increase blood flow to the area. Increased blood flow will further facilitate absorption, plump up the skin and increase local oxygen supply. And, it also just plain feels good! There is both sensuality and a sense of confidence that women experience when skin is soft and smooth. You can get Spa Quality skin at a spa, Or you can experience similar sensations and results with at-home pampering products that enhance the quality of your body skin. Daily care for the body, with the same dedication many women apply to their face, can produce a more youthful, smooth and supple effect. DRY SKIN FACTS: Use an exfoliating scrub with moisturizing oils rather than soap to adequately clean the skin without stripping it of all of its natural oils, twice a day below the neck as well as above. Once a week; Use of Revitalizing Facial Mask and Body Cleanser, (a gentle exfoliating scrub), will help to remove any residual make-up and dead skin cells. Removal of dead skin cells will allow enhanced penetration of moisturizers, optimizing their benefits. Don't use a toner instead us Revitalizing Skin Treatment. Particular attention must be paid in cooler months to moisturization, especially if outdoor sports or occupational activities lead to exposure to harsh wind and cold temperatures. The key to moisturization is frequency of application - a regimen that utilizes morning and evening moisturizer is important. Often a lighter moisturizer works best in the day and richer moisturizer at night. DAY & NIGHT The under-eye area is particularly vulnerable and sensitive to dryness. This will accentuate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use of eye moisturizing products will diminish this, we recommend Revitalizing Skin Treatment oil or Anti-wrinkle EYE cream. Richer emollients containing oils such as Omega 3 and 6, Like all of our North Sea Line contains as weel as our Revitalizing Line, will provide more prolonged protection, an emolliating layer of a rich moisturizer will help prevent evaporation of water from skin cells by its protective coating. Dry skin can progress to a form of dermatitis with redness, scaling and easy irritancy. Dry skin can also cause itching, and rubbing or scratching will irritate the skin further. While you are caring diligently for your face, do not forget body skin, which experiences the same problems with dryness as the face. Low temperatures and humidity; indoor heating; dry, recycled air; and outdoor exposure all can create tough, scaly areas, particularly on the extremities. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize, at least twice a day, below the neck as well as above. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate: Exfoliation is the instrumental key to getting that NORDIC Glow and SPA Quality Skin in Seconds! Exfoliate, Detooxify, Moisturize in one easy quick product: NORDIC Face and Body Scrubs! ~NORDIC~ The Finest in All Natural Effective Skincare. SPA Quality Skin in Seconds