Thursday 22nd 2007f February 2007
During winter, there is no nicer place to be than cosying up indoors by a roaring log fire safely away from the harsh outdoor elements. However low humidity levels from intense heat inside, combined with the chilling weather conditions outside, can have a devastating effect on our skin.
Skin is normally at its worst during wintertime as the bitter chill strips away the natural moisture barrier, causing the delicate surface layer to dry out. Winter weather also tends to make any existing skin conditions worse, so for people who already suffer from dry, sensitive skin, or from particular skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, the effects can be far more severe.
Fortunately for the suffering many, Grandma Vines Natural Antiseptic Gel can provide the absolute ‘must have’ for helping to keep skin cool during those inflamed moments! The organic cider vinegar ingredient of the Natural Antiseptic Gel is well renowned for its anti-bacterial properties, which helps to rapidly restore the proper acid/alkaline balance of the skin and kill off bacterium that clog the pores. The gel dries to a protective seal on the outside which helps prevent bacterial and fungal re-infections, whilst at the same time nourishing and re-hydrating the skin on the inside.
Most bacteria cannot survive the pH balance 2.8-3.4, the vinegar reduces the pH balance to under 5 making it very near to the pH balance of healthy skin.
The alpha hydroxyl acids in the gel work mainly as an exfoliant that helps to reduce the build up of dead skin cells, a common consequence of psoriasis and eczema. This elimination of these cells encourages the regrowth of healthy skin. Alpha hydroxyl acids may also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
It is estimated that 20% of young people alone in Britain suffer with eczema. More sufferers are now turning to alternative treatments for relief after being let down by medical treatments. The stress of living with a skin problem can affect the quality of life for the sufferer and accelerate the problem further, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible.
Many common treatments for eczema and other skin conditions contain steroids, which usually have side effects. Grandma Vine’s products are completely natural and contain no steroids, so are also suitable for children.
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