Skin Conditions

This information is not intended to replace appropriate professional advice. Please check labels for contraindications and consult your pharmacist if you take prescription drugs. These suggestions are based on over 40 years of Jo Anne’s Place customer experience.

We suggest you read through the many recommendations listed below and start with those that appeal to you. Over time, by correcting the underlying causes, radiant skin can be maintained through a nutrient rich diet and a cost-effective basic supplement and therapy regimen.

Nutrition

• Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered or spring water daily.  Avoid chlorine.
  
  
• Take one tsp of apple cider vinegar with raw honey in warm water before meals. 
  
  
• Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming.
  
  
• Go organic.  Pesticides and chemicals do not contribute to healthy skin.
  
  
• Focus on antioxidants.  See Dr Josh Axes Top 10 Antioxidants online.
  
  
• Fermented foods improve gut health, increase nutrient absorption, and correct PH.  Kimchi is highly beneficial for increasing circulation to the skin.
  
  
• Grains containing gluten, high glycemic foods, and dairy products, elevate levels of insulin and hormones which, in turn, increase sebum production. Excess sebum is a breeding ground for bacteria on the skin. 
  
  
• Use unrefined oils such as avocado, olive oil, coconut and MCT oils, sesame oil.
  
  
• Consume 1-3 tablespoons of flax, hemp, or chia seeds daily.
  
  
• Use sparingly, whole sea salt, natural sweeteners, organic soy products, coffee, and alcohol.

Supplements

• Vitamin A retinol – a powerful antioxidant for skin, enhances collagen.
  
  
• Bio-Strath – 2X daily – essential for proper digestion, liver function, hormone balance and stress management.
  
  
• Vitamin C – 500-1,000 daily, required for collagen production.
  
  
• Vitamin D 4,000 IU - a steroid precursor, combats inflammation. 
  
  
• Omega 3 fatty acids - double up for one week to fight inflammation and detoxify accumulated fat and oil deposits.
  
  
• Magnesium – 200-500 mg - aids in circulation and elimination.
  
  
• Zinc – 10-20 mg daily – necessary for strong tissue, wound repair, and immunity.

• Probiotic – use intermittently throughout the year

Topical Treatment 

• Exfoliate every 2nd day.  An extremely effective and gentle exfoliant is Amaze Gel.  It removes dead skin and debris that can clog pores and cause inflammation.
  
  
• Cleanse the skin morning and night with a gentle cream or oil cleanser. 
  
  
• Use a toner or vitamin C serum to return skin to its natural slightly acidic PH.
  
  
• A few drops of food grade vitamin E oil make a soothing moisture treatment for inflamed skin.  It also promotes healing of scars. 
  
  
• For eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, or psoriasis, mix 2-3 drops of essential oil of lavender or rose with vitamin E oil and massage into affected areas.

Herbs and Therapies

• Neem is highly beneficial for all skin conditions.  In India, neem is known at the “Queen of the Skin” and “The Village Pharmacy”. 
   
• Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that reduce skin inflammation.  Use as a tea and apply the tea bags directly to affected areas.
  
  
• Holy Basil tea reduces stress and cortisol levels, balances blood sugar, and like green tea, bags can be applied directly to skin.
  
  
• It is important for skin to receive a steady supply of rich, oxygenated blood.  Get lots of fresh air and breathe deeply.
  
  
• To keep the lymphatic system clean dry body brush daily for one month, then every 2nd day thereafter. 
  
  
• “Oil pulling” is a very effective way to clear skin conditions on the face or scalp.  Ask for a copy of directions.
  
  
• Use liver loving herbs and teas daily – milk thistle, artichoke, turmeric, dandelion, and burdock are good choices.
  
  
• One of the owners of the Purica Company had suffered his entire life with dermatitis that covered his body.   Using their flagship product Recovery, he completely healed in a couple of months.  That’s when he became one of the owners!

Follow your protocol for 2 months and assess your progress.