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Experts Reveal Causes and Solutions of Ingrown Hairs


Summer is the season for shaving which can often lead to pesky ingrown hairs (and is the last thing you want as you head out to the pool or beach). But what is the underlying cause of those red bumps? Sharlyn asks our experts and Dr. Ben Johnson shares his insights. Check it out, then shop the solutions below!

Q: "What do you think is the main cause of ingrown hairs? Specifically, the male beard line and woman bikini area. I've heard you discuss other theories in the past besides the common ones. Can you touch on this a bit?" -Sharlyn

A: "Ingrown hairs and/or folliculitis are a detox reaction. The toxin generates inflammation on its way out of the follicle, this swelling traps the hair. Facial lesions are from estrogenic toxins, bikini line is likely from mercury so look at their fish intake." -Dr. Ben Johnson


Tackle it with Osmosis:


Start within by addressing possible imbalanced mercury levels in the body. Environmental Protection Water will help harmonize environmental toxicity, then turn to Rescue topically to soothe and heal the inflammation of the follicle, neutralize toxins in the skin, and prevent scarring from the wound. Bonus Tip! Apply Rescue to scars caused by previous ingrown hairs and watch them fade away leaving smooth, even, and radiant skin!

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Identifying Perioral Dermatitis & Healing from Within


With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our seasonal eating habits can be pretty harsh on our digestive system. We are surrounded by baked goods and cookie decorating, heavy meals rich with butter and salt, and not to mention the surge in seasonal cocktails. This can result in a purging of toxins visible on the face. We're breaking down perioral dermatitis, one of the most common skin conditions caused by digestive stress, and why it seems to spike this time of year, so let's dive in!

Perioral Dermatitis is a condition in which inflammation appears around the mouth and chin in the form of small red bumps, often accompanied by mild peeling and flaking. According to our Face Mapping guide, breakouts around the mouth indicate various imbalances in our digestive tract. PD, specifically, is usually the result of food toxins, stress-induced digestive troubles, and possibly mouth toxicity from fluoride. While your instinct may be to counteract this rash-like breakout with harsh exfoliants or astringents, fast and visible results will come with a much more gentle approach on the skin with some internal reinforcement. Here's what we recommend:

Topical Solutions


Rescue

This revolutionary epidermal repair serum contains powerful healing properties through our patented ingredient, Trioxolane. It works to neutralize toxins in the skin, calm inflammation, activate wound repair, and empower the skin with the tools needed to transform appearance and texture for permanent results! Talk about a super-serum, this one does it all!

Activating Mist

A staple in any protocol. Always be sure to top of your serums with Clear or Clear Plus+ to ensure optimal product penetration and absorption. Bonus! It is treated with frequencies to help stabilize bacteria levels and empower rejuvenation. Get to spritzing!


Internal Solutions


Skin Perfection

This Water is treated with frequencies that assist in harmonizing digestion imbalances that affect the skin's appearance. It also works to balance inflammation in the skin, which is a primary symptom of perioral dermatitis. This is the perfect addition to boost results from your routine.

Complete

This supplement matches our own pancreatic enzymes, making it easily recognizable by the body and enhancing its effectiveness to break down the food we eat (yes, even all that pumpkin pie and eggnog). This internal approach to assisting your body in absorbing nutrients and releasing toxins from food targets perioral dermatitis at its source so you can see results faster.




Empower your skin and body to achieve the magical radiance you deserve. Shop the full protocol here.








Osmosis ABC's: Trioxolane

It's time again for our monthly ingredient investigation! We have approached the letter T, and could not be more excited to dig deep into the miraculous wonders of Trioxolane! This powerful ingredient contains many benefits for the skin, and when ingested, can transform internal health and functionality as well. Let's dive in!

What is it and how does it work?
Our patented Trioxolane is created through a proprietary process that allows it to become stable and extremely potent. It creates a bioidentical molecule to what is found naturally in the body, making this ingredient easily recognized by the skin and absorbed into your system. Oxidative damage is what ravages the epidermis, causing what is known as free-radical damage, or wrinkles. You need a powerful oxygen repair tool, like Trioxolane, to promote long-term healing and repair.

Osmosis to the Rescue!
Osmosis carries both a topical and an internal form of Trioxolane.
Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum has proven to be one of the most successful tools in effectively and permanently treating skin concerns such as wounds and inflammation, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and skin texture changes.
Restore delivers Trioxolane internally, which is utilized by the body to fight pathogens, repair internal oxidative damage, and improve overall immunity. We have seen remarkable results for many auto-immune deficiencies, viral infections, inflammation, and more!

Treat your body to total wellness inside and out!



Understanding Melasma & Holistic Solutions to Healing


Melasma is an increasingly common skin condition, predominantly in women, where we start to see dark spots of pigmentation on our skin. If you are experiencing this frustrating symptom, you're not alone! Though it is a challenging condition to treat, there is hope. We are exploring the root cause of this hyperpigmentation and how to treat it both topically and at its source for permanent change and long-term results! Stay tuned to learn all you need to know about melasma and the tools for a safe and effective protocol.

Learn the causes.
Research proves that melasma is connected to damage of the liver which can result in pigmented spots appearing on the forehead, upper cheeks and temples, lower cheeks and jawline, or around the mouth. Hormone imbalances can cause strain on the liver as well, a reason this condition is more prevalent in women, especially those who take birth control pills or who are pregnant or new mothers.

Treating at the source.
The best first step in tackling melasma is taking an internal approach with natural supplements, wellness products, diet, and lifestyle changes. We have seen great success with an anti-fungal diet, meaning it is best to steer clear of heavy yeasts and fungal foods like bread and mushrooms. We also recommend Restore, a top-selling Osmosis supplement containing a patented oxygen molecule that the body utilizes to fight off infections and repair oxidative damage, one of the key factors in healing melasma.

Holistic topical treatments.
There are many mainstream topical treatments available that offer only temporary lightening of pigmented spots, while inflicting long-term damage to the skin. These short term results do not outweigh the long-term devastation. Here at Osmosis, we pride ourselves in safe, effective, and holistic products containing natural ingredients that work with our skin.


Start with a Vitamin A: Our Vitamin A Serums utilize retinaldehyde to improve the overall health of the skin by creating an environment for remodeling through increased nutrient supply and collagen and elastin production. This helps inhibit skin pigmentation.

Repair the DNA: Catalyst AC-11 is our advanced serum that activates your natural zinc finger remodeling process. This process will bring healing to your skin and reduce pigmentation without irritation.

Reinforce with Epidermal Repair: Our revolutionary patented serum, Rescue, contains a highly active ingredient called Trioxolane which delivers a boost of immunity to the skin. This will help dramatically improve texture and appearance of age spots.

Top it off: Don't forget to top off your protocol with a spritz of your favorite Activating Mist, Clear or Clear Plus+, to ensure optimal product penetration, light hydration, and boosted results!

Protect from further damage: Lather up with SPF (during all seasons) to prevent further damage from UVA and UVB rays that can cause severe hyperpigmentation.
Though melasma can be challenging to treat, if you have patience and treat from the inside out, you will start to see permanent change and results throughout your journey! Regain your youthful, radiant glow with the full protocol here


Osmosis Answers: What Are Environmental Toxins?


We talk a lot about environmental toxins and how we are constantly at bat with them. We create supplements, Harmonized Waters, and plenty of skincare products to balance these toxins that enter our bodies or come in contact with our skin. So, what exactly are these environmental toxins and where in the world do they come from? Well, you are in the right place! Welcome to education station, we are here to answer these questions for you so that you have a better understanding of why it's so important to keep them at bay and which Osmosis products can help do just that!


Q: What are they?

A: Dr. Ben Johnson defines environmental toxins as follows, "We ingest, inhale, and rub on many chemicals and natural substances everyday. They are either beneficial to the body, don’t have a positive or negative effect (neutral), or they cause some type of interference in normal physiologic function. Environmental Toxins include everything that we are exposed to that causes harm or in some way interferes with the healthy operations within the body.".


Q: Where do they come from?

A: Environmental Toxins can come from various substances, from particles in the air, to chemicals in everyday products that you are putting in or on your body such as food, hair product, or skin care products. We are exposed to these toxins every day, so it is important we know how to encourage our body to fight against them.


Q: How do they effect our body?

A: There are many different ways that environmental toxins can effect our bodies based on where the toxin came from. But all-in-all, these toxins negatively affect the normal physiological function of your body, and the symptoms you feel is your body doing its best to fight back in an effort to return to normal processes. This may show up in the form of allergies or sickness if the toxins enters into your body, or multiple signs and symptoms that you see on your skin or hair if accumulated through toxic ingredients applied to the outside of the body. Pay attention to these signs and assist the body in the recovery process by simple, healthy choices!


Q: How do we avoid them?

A: While it can be hard to completely avoid toxins in the air, we can back up our immune system to have a better chance of warding them off without the negative affects. We can, however, avoid harsh chemicals or ingredients that do not benefit the skin and hair. Key words to look out for on the ingredient deck of your hair care, deodorant, toothpaste, and facial products are parabens, D&C (followed by colors), fragrances, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), propylene glycol, and PABA or benzophenone found in many commercial sunscreens. These are just to name a few, be sure to do your research before you invest! Know what you are putting in your body and on your skin.


Q: Which Osmosis product can help?

A: All Osmosis products will put your mind at ease that you are not putting any foreign chemicals in or onto your body and skin. Our holistic approach to skincare, makeup, and wellness ensures only the most quality, natural ingredients for the healthiest you! But we do have specific products that help provide the body an extra boost of defenses against environmental toxins we come in contact with every day.
1. Environmental Detox is a supplement formulated specifically to ward off these toxins and bring balance to your skin and body (read more about this super-supplement here).
2. Restore is another internal wellness product made with medicinal herbs combined with modern technology to enhance your body's overall immunity against toxic attacks.
3. Environmental Protection, one of our Harmonized Waters, contains frequencies that balance or neutralize these negative energies that affect the body.
4. Rescue serves as a powerful topical agent to defend against environmental toxins that we accumulate on our skin throughout the day. Makeup, dirt, allergens, and other particles are removed from the surface of the skin while this potent serum goes to work repairing any damage that they may have caused.
5. Replenish, another topical defense, offers a splash of nourishing antioxidants and can be used in any regimen as a preventative measure against free-radical damage caused by toxins in the air around us.

Shop for your environmental defenses here.



Treating Rosacea at the Source!



What we see on our skin is a direct reflection of what is going on inside our bodies. For example, hydrated bodies promote healthy, hydrated skin. Similarly, when your liver is struggling or being overworked, you can see dark spots show up on your face – you get the idea! So, what is going on inside when we start seeing red, splotchy patterns show up on our face or body? This redness is called Rosacea and it is caused by damage or strain on the digestive tract. We have both the internal and topical solutions you need to encourage digestive healing and in turn, be able to flaunt beautiful, radiant skin!

Inner Harmony: This Harmonized Water is formulated to rebalance overall skin and body wellness. It aids in the process of detoxing irritation of the skin caused by digestive disharmonies, targeting Rosacea at the source! Take 5 pumps of water morning and night, and watch as the frequencies in the Water balance and encourage proper gut function!


Calm: Treating Rosacea topically calls for a reliable vitamin A serum to partner with the skin in the restoration process. Calm vitamin A serum does exactly that – calms the inflammation on the skin! In doing so, it also restores the protective barrier, normalizes oil levels, and increases nutrients and immune repair that have been compromised by the digestive system.

Rescue: Send some backup! Rescue serves as the reinforcement agent to accelerate the healing process for maximized results! This special Serum, formulated with revolutionary, patented technology and medicinal herbs, will neutralize toxins being purged through the skin and improve that red bumpy texture for a smooth, rejuvenated appearance!



Clear Plus+: Finally, top it all off with an Activating Mist! We recommend Clear Plus+, as it helps to hydrate, soothe, and nourish, all while driving the products deep into the skin to ensure optimal penetration and effectiveness!





Tackle Rosacea with a protocol that works! All of these magical Osmosis products, paired with a healthy diet, make for brilliant, beaming skin that you can feel great about! Be kind to your gut, your skin will thank you!


Learn where to shop for these products here.

Treat it: Scarring!




Our skin is a wondrous organ. When it is introduced to trauma, it kicks into high gear in order to heal itself without any help from little ol' you. Our skin is smart! Sometimes though, when our skin is working hard to heal, scarring can happen. Whether you are troubled with acne scarring, post procedural scarring, or old scars from your past, treating scarring takes some time and patience! We have just what you need to start your scar treatment protocol.


Catalyst AC-11: Allowing your DNA to repair itself is vital to scar healing and Catalyst AC-11 is just what you need to help your skin diminish the appearance of scars. It's unique combination of Vitamin C, amino acids, and minerals encourages the skin to heal and boost its elastins, which in turn will help cell turnover in order to speed up the scar treatment. This DNA Repair master combines science and result-driven effectiveness for a smoother, scar-free complexion.


Rescue: Using Rescue twice daily can drastically increase the strength of your skin, while helping soothe inflammation and increase epidermal repair. This epidermal repair serum is your go-to for scar treatment whether they be old or new.








Clear Plus+: Our activating mist is the perfect catalyst (pun intended) to penetrate these two healers deep into the skin. Use Clear or Clear Plus+ with both Catalyst AC-11 and Rescue to gain powerful results.







These three products are ideal for a scar busting protocol. Use Catalyst AC-11 with Rescue twice daily, followed by a few spritz's of Clear or Clear Plus+ to keep your skin scar-free. These products are ideal for all scar types and work great as a post procedure treatment. You will also get the benefits of clear, healthy, ageless skin while you treat your scars! Who can beat that?

Learn where to shop for your scar protocol here.

Osmosis Skincare: Psoriasis S.O.S


Living with Psoriasis is no picnic. The dry, patchy, raised skin is not only uncomfortable to feel, it's uncomfortable to show. Psoriasis symptoms are not easy to cover up and can do a number on our emotional well-being just as our physical well being. We understand how painful this can be. So what causes these itchy flare ups? Stress is a huge factor. Stress can greatly decrease our immunity response and once our immune system is down, many variables can creep in and wreak havoc. Many of us respond to stress by eating comfort food, and we don't know about you but carbs, sugar and well, ice cream all taste pretty darn comfy. When we stress eat, we create a reaction in our gut and when our gut feels disorganized candida (yeast) can creep in and create some problems. Candida inflames our gut, which in turn can inflame our skin. Some of our bodies respond by going into hyper-drive which can cause our skin to regenerate too quickly to keep up with what causes that scaly, itchy buildup we know as psoriasis.

Treating psoriasis takes time and you have to attack from inside out. Osmosis has the perfect solution to harmonize your flare ups internally and externally.



Skin Perfection Harmonized Water: Harmonize your body with a combination of Anti-T (testosterone balancing), Neutralize, Digestive Health and Natural Defense frequencies. Skin Perfection truly lives up to it's name, clearing up many skin conditions that are caused by an upset gut.









Restore: Boost your immunity and inner strength all while attacking nasty bacteria that cause candida to boost your skins health. Utilize Restore twice a day and expect to see results in your skin's appearance within one month.  







Rescue: Treat your psoriasis at the surface. Use Rescue to help ease inflamed, red, itchy flare ups. Over time, Rescue will do just that... rescue and heal your distressed skin.






To speed up your results and recovery cut out inflammatory foods and keep your diet clean and fresh, try out some of our anti-inflammatory tips here.

Our Psoriasis treatment plan is gentle, healing, and extremely effective for soothing rough, unhappy skin and gut.

Learn where to shop for you skin conditions here. 


Wellness Wednesday: Mosquito Help!


Wellness in the summer time is pretty easy to do. You have a bounty of amazing fruits and veggies in season, you work out more to keep your bikini body in shape, and you probably get plenty of Vitamin D. There are of course, some unwanted results of summer. The main one we always think of is mosquito bites. Is there anything worse? With viruses being spread by these pesky buggers, it is vital to protect yourself from them. Are you that one person who attracts bug bites like Brad Pitt attracts everyone on the planet? Then we have what you need. Bugs, especially mosquitoes, are attracted to three core things: Heat - Mosquitoes can sense heat from a living being, which to the bug means FOOD. Perspiration - Sweat can put off scents of lactic acid and body odor which is a huge attractant to these little fools.  Standing Water - Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Be sure to empty any buckets, barrels, or any other outdoor still-water source.

How can we help? Being that our own bodies attract the bite, we can alter the frequency of attraction. Mosquito Harmonized Water helps by creating a vibration on our skin which detracts them from landing and feeding. Of course, as with all mosquito prevention, there is always that one mosquito who lives on the edge, and may go for it anyway. Keep your eyes peeled for the adventurous one.

Take 5 pumps of water within the hour of venturing outside for your evening BBQ or party! Keep the water with you and re-dose every three hours while you are outside. This is the most natural and effective way to protect yourself without dowsing your body in harmful chemicals.

Keep perfumes and cologne at a minimum and wear a natural antiperspirant to fend them off. If you do get bit, keep some Environmental Protection Harmonized Water and Rescue on hand to treat the bite and harmonize your antihistamine reaction.



You don't have to stay inside all summer to avoid being a mosquito victim. Just utilize our Mosquito Harmonized Water and get out and enjoy your summer with wellness, health, and love!

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Pigment Perfecting Facial!


We are so close to shorts, sun dresses, and flip flop weather we can hardly stand it! That means showing a bit more skin, which means you must be protected! We like to call summer SPF season (though you NEED to wear SPF daily… throughout the year). With summer comes the possibility for sun damage, dark spots and uneven skin. We have created the perfect lightening and brightening facial to reduce pigment problems and keep your skin even and balanced all summer long!



Step 1. Boil 2 cups of water. Once water is hot, pour in a heat safe bowl. Drape a towel over your head while leaning into the steam from the hot water. Steam your skin for 5 minutes to open your pores and prep them for your at-home treatment.

Step 2: Cleanse skin with Purify, gently cleanse in small circular motions pushing cleanser up towards the forehead, then rinse.

Step 3: Apply a quarter size amount of Polish to the skin.  Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes. Apply a warm towel to skin and without applying pressure, allow it to remain on skin until lukewarm in temperature. Gently lift towel and use to remove any excess.

Step 4: Apply 2 pumps of Rescue and a nickel size amount of Repair to the skin. Spritz Clear Plus+ on top and gently massage the product into the skin for deeper penetration. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Apply a warm towel to skin and without applying pressure, allow it to remain on skin until lukewarm in temperature. Gently lift towel and use to remove any excess.

Step 5: Apply 2 pumps of Enlighten to hyperpigmented areas on face, neck, and décolleté.

Step 6: Spritz skin with 4 pumps of Clear Plus+, then using gentle pressure, massage Clear Plus+ Into the skin.

Step 7: Apply a dime size amount of Shade or Protect to the face, neck, and décolleté for protection.

*Note, when doing a lightening treatment, SPF if the most important factor in keeping skin bright, protected, and keeping the results of this facial intact.* This facial experience is perfect for gaining a brighter complexion and treating hyperpigmentation! Complete this regimen once a week and utilize Enlighten and Restore every evening for even more results.

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Detox Facial - Start the New Season With a Clean Slate.


Oh Acne. We thought we parted ways once we turned 18 and our awkward skin days were over. But alas, it continues to find its way back into our lives. Acne, especially adult acne, can be a huge downer and with spring and summer approaching, the thought of having to wear a lot of makeup to cover up our breakouts is enough to cause a FREAKOUT! Don't worry, we have devised a plan to kick acne to the curb with our Spring Detox Facial! Get ready to reveal clearer, smoother skin.



Step 1. Cleanse with Deep Clean Cleanser. Work it into your skin in circular motions and massage gently to lift impurities, oil, and makeup.

Step 2. Double cleanse with Purify to loosen dead skin cells for a fresh, clean face.

Step 3. Exfoliate with Polish. Massage a nickel size amount onto your face, neck, and chest.

Step 4. Inhale and take a whiff of the delicious cranberry scent of Polish.

Step 5. Wrap a warm towel around your face and let it sit for 5 minutes, then gently remove the mask.

Step 6. Apply one pump of Rescue to your skin. Rescue will ease inflammation, neutralize toxins, and initiate repair of irritated breakouts.

Step 7. Mix one pump of Clarify and one pump of Clear, massage into your skin and use gentle tapping motions with your finger tips to press the product into your skin.

Step 8. Apply a big ol' scoop (silver dollar size amount) of Pore Minimizing Clay Purifying Mask. Massage the mask for 3 minutes onto your face, neck, and chest. If you have break outs on your back, this mask would be a great treatment for those pesky little buggers.

Step 9. After you've massaged the mask into your skin, wrap your face, neck, and chest with a warm towel. Once the towel has cooled, remove the mask.

Step 10.  Look in the mirror and say, "Hello beautiful!"

Step 11. Spritz 1-2 pumps of Clear Plus onto your skin.

Step 12. Apply Shade or Protect to keep your skin shielded from the sun. Throw some pressed base on and hop, skip, and jump outside to show off your clear, beautiful skin... Or just have a dance party in your living room. It's up to you!

This facial experience is perfect for spring cleaning your skin. Set aside some time once a week to treat yourself to a mighty detox. In between treatments we suggest using a Vitamin A Serum as your PM treatment and Rescue in the AM (with Protect or Shade).

For an extra skin detox boost, add Skin Perfection Harmonized Water and DIM to your daily routine to treat your skin from the inside out.

Now put on some Enya and get to spahhhh-ing, homestyle!

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Redness Relief


Seeing red? There is nothing more irritating than red, inflamed skin whether it is coming from rosacea, psoriasis, acne, or dry skin. Redness can be difficult to cover and treat but luckily we've got the perfect routine to help squash your inflamed skin.





In the AM

1. In the morning, slam a glass of water with our Skin Perfection Harmonized Water.
2. Rise and Shine, wash your face with Cleanse, our gentle cleanser.
3. Slather your skin with Rescue for the ultimate treatment. The epidermal repair you receive from this soothing serum will help with inflammation and the redness that comes from it.
4. Give your skin a spritz of Clear and massage it in.
5. Quench your skin with moisture.
6. Use our Pressed Base to help cover your redness.

In the PM

1. Gulp down another serving of Skin Perfection Harmonized Water
2. Remove your makeup and wash your face with Cleanse.
3. Swish around some Restore after your brush your teeth to help with your red skin on an internal level.
4. Give your skin a treatment of antioxidants and repair with Stem Factor.
5. Spritz your face with Clear + and massage in.
6. Catch some zzzzzz's. Give your body ample time to restore itself, don't skimp on sleep!

Redness really can be a bummer, but it's not the end-all. Try this routine to help calm and soothe your skin, you deserve it!

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