Writers’ Paradise

My sister has eczema on her hands. Last time I visited her, I was shocked to see how her fingers had swollen double their size. I asked her to take an allergy test to see what is causing irritation. She told me that there is no need for an allergy test. She knows its the dish washing liquid and wheat dough. Then why isn’t she doing anything to avoid these two allergens? Simply out of habit. She has a maid to wash dirty dishes, but whenever the maid is on leave, my sister just washes the dishes straight away. Secondly, she makes the dough with her hands. She has to prepare dough two times a day.
I was so angry with her, I scolded her and bought her six pairs of exam gloves, to wear while washing dishes. And I got her a dough maker too.
Now today when I was talking to her on my PC, she showed me her hands on webcam. The fingers were back to their normal size and color.
The lesson that I learned from this episode is that, it takes a few simple steps to live a healthy life.

I have already written on the effects of diet on acne in one of my earlier posts. Today I was searching for more information on the topic and found about a report at Acne Chicago. This report is the first case study in the past three decades. The site is a useful information storehouse for different skin aliments. the language is simple to understand and some practical solutions have been given.

Essential oils are extracted from the flowers, leaves, fruits, peel, seeds ,woods, barks or roots. There are hundreds of essential oils, each with unique properties and characteristics. They are highly volatile and evaporate easily and so are readily absorbed by the skin. Many personal care products contain essential oils that have been blended for their therapeutic properties, and not just their scent. Following is a list of ten of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in skin care.

1. Lavender: A highly versatile oil with charming and soothing properties, lavender relaxes mind and body. lavender reduces inflammation and aids healing. It can be applied undiluted to small area of skin; dab on spots and insect bites to speed healing.Lavender 100% Pure Essential Oil - 30 ml
2. Bergamot: This sweet scented oil has calming and uplifting effects. It reduces oiliness and treats acne and spots.
3. Mandarin: mandarin is ideal for use on children and during pregnancy. It helps promote cell regeneration and prevents stretch marks in pregnancy. It is used to treat oily skin conditions, including acne, and can be applied directly to blackheads.
4. Rosemary: This oil’s stimulating and rejuvenating effects help alleviate stress-related disorder, such as nervous exhaustion, and ease headaches. It stimulates circulation in the scalp to treat greasy hair and scalp, dermatitis, psoriasis and dandruff.
5. Sandalwood: It is suitable for all skin types. This oil is long lasting, exotic and sensuous, helping to calm and focus senses.
6. Ylang Ylang: It is good for all skin types, but especially for oily, congested, inflamed or irritated skin.
7. Myrrh: This is one of the oldest scents known. It has refining and soothing properties, is ideal for mature complexions and helps to heal infected, cracked or clapped skin.
8. Rose Geranium: Its heady aroma of sweet roses has a calming and revitalizing effect on the senses. Suitable for use on all skin types, it balances sebum production and helps heal inflamed skin.
9. Roman Chamomile: It is used for treating eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis, spots and acne and to heal wounds without scarring.
10. Neroli: Neroli is great for all skin types and ages, but particularly mature skin. It tones the complexion and reduces thread veins.