Skincare Protocol: Perioral Dermatitis



Do you have flaky, red, bumpy skin around your mouth? Perioral Dermatitis is no joke, and it's one of the most frustrating skin conditions out there that effect both men and women. The cause of this eczema, acne-looking hybrid is vast, stemming from internal gut issues to topical products you use that cause it to flare up. Perioral Dermatitis is often misdiagnosed, or treated with topical antibiotic or steroid creams, which actually exacerbate the symptoms.  Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is another irritating ingredient found in toothpaste, facial cleansers, and shampoos that can greatly effect PD. Lucky for you, not only are all of our product SLS free, BUT we have a perfect protocol to treat PD for good!



Complete: Give your gut and pancreas the love and care it deserves. By removing toxins from our gut and absorbing nutrients from food in a more efficient way (all things Complete does), your skin will be treated at the source of PD. Take one after every meal and look for results within a week.








Skin Perfection Harmonized Water: Let Skin Perfection work its magic by harmonizing candida and toxins within your gut, which in turn will help heal your inflamed, irritated skin.









Rescue: Your topical hero! Rescue is your epidermal repair serum that will help take care of the physical symptoms of PD. The wonder ingredient, trioxolane, calms the skin while it neutralizes surface toxins and inflammation.








Clear: Use Clear to further penetrate Rescue into the skin. Spritz it on after your Rescue application and gently massage.





Extra Tip: Try using a natural toothpaste, without SLS and replace your current face wash with one of our SLS-Free washes! 

This is your simple, totally doable PD treatment. Add these steps to your daily and nightly skincare and wellness routine and get ready to say goodbye to Perioral Dermatitis for good.

Learn where to shop for results here. 

February: American Heart Month




February is National American Heart Month, and we want to check in with you, dear readers, to make sure you are doing everything in your power to protect your ticker.  Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are still the number 1 cause of death in the US, which means that cardio vascular diseases claim more lives than all cancer's combined. If that isn't a scary statistic, we don't know what is. Often, symptoms of heart disease or warning signs of heart attack or stroke are so mild, many ignore them until it is too late. Check in with The Heart Foundation to touch base on warning signs not to ignore.

Luckily there are actions you can take to reduce your risk of this prolific killer. We have put together a Heart Smart Wellness regimen to take part in for the month of February and we hope that you prolong this regimen into your life long regimen.

Let's start with Diet:

Your heart needs clean, whole foods to keep it healthy. You should eat a diet low in salt, transfats and saturated fats. Add plenty of unsaturated fats like fish, olive oil, and avocados and stick with lean, organic meats and stay away from overindulging in red meat. Of course (this should come as no surprise) fresh organic veggies and fruits should always have a place on your plate at each meal.  Did you know that the Mediterranean Diet has been voted the top healthiest diet year over year by medical and holistic professionals? It's an easy way to keep your heart healthy and your spirit satiated.

Supplements:

Starting to treat, heal or prevent heart disease is a snap! We love utilizing Inner Harmony Harmonized Water which restores cellular balance to your organs and protecting them from the millions of daily toxins that we are faced with. Next we suggest using Body Talk. Depression, anxiety, and stress are huge factors that can cause very some negative impacts on your heart. Negative thoughts do way more than just bum you out, they can wreak havoc on your heart, mind, and spirit. Body Talk will help give you the tools to redirect your negative thoughts. With meditation, Inner Harmony and Body Talk, you can start to calm your heart and lower stress-induced illness. Disruptor Water is another supplement you should take twice a year to give your organs harmony by detoxing viruses and pathogens from the body.

Cardio Workouts:

Working out your heart is the most important thing you can do for your health. 30 minutes of cardio a day keeps your heart pumping, and strengthens it overall. When you exercise, your heart kicks into detox mode, pumping toxins from your body your cells. Grab a buddy and hit the pavement, gym or spare room, as long as you are moving with gusto for 30 minutes a day, your heart will thank you.

Show your heart you love it this month. Set the intention to do the above steps for 28 days. Once your 28 days are up, check in with yourself and see if this is a routine that you can keep up with for good!

Learn where to shop for your heart here.

Wellness: Healing with Disruptor Water



Healing the body is no easy task. We are disrupted daily with toxins, pathogens, illnesses and disease, and sometimes it just feels like too much to handle. After years of studying internal health and frequencies, Dr. Ben has found a frequency that performs just like, well, magic. We are not saying this is the end-all-be-all of harmonized waters, but it is pretty darn close. Your wellness is so important to us, and we can't wait to see what this water does for you.

Disruptor Harmonized Water is our newest addition to the wellness team. This is not your typical Harmonized Water, its personalized dosage based on weight allows you to get the strongest frequency available, right then and there. Disruptor also has the ability to heal and treat multiple health concerns in a non-invasive, holistic way. So many of our illnesses can be traced back to a pathogen, and Disruptor goes straight to the source.

This water is perfect to keep in your medicine cabinet in case of sore throat, sinus issues, stomach flu, viral infection... the list goes on. Essentially, you will take Disruptor at the first sign of an illness and let it do its thing. We suggest taking it on a weekend as you may experience a detox as the virus, or pathogens are leaving your body which may leave you feeling depleted, lethargic or "just off" as some users have reported. Once the detox is complete (usually 24-72 hours) you will start feeling better with higher energy and a pep in your step. This is when your body starts healing internally. The effects of Disruptor can last months and it is great to take even if you don't feel sick, just to get a little detox boost.

We sincerely can't wait to hear all about your experience with Disruptor, keep us posted here, or here... or here using #startwithin.

Learn where to buy this wizard here.

Top 10: Skincare Products!




We obviously love all of our products with our whole hearts! But there are a few all-stars that really stand out that we should all utilize in our daily routines. We wanted to shine some light on our top-ten Skincare products so you don't miss out on these oh-so-good power-houses! Keep reading to check out our top-ten highlights to start your year off with a big ol' bang!



Catalyst AC-11 - This anti-aging, DNA repairing wizard is quite the unique, results-driven serum. What does it do you may wonder? This patented formula activates your natural Zinc Finger which is a very important part of DNA repair. Catalyst AC-11 helps increase DNA repair by 33% AND aids in elastin and collagen production. You will see results in fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, skin tags, broken capillaries, and more! Whoa, that's a lot of benefits in one little bottle.



 

StemFactor - With over 150 skin growth factors, this serum is your go-to damage reversal serum. StemFactor treats new and old damage, aging, and overall appearance and texture of the skin. The best part about this product is that it does all of the mentioned wonderful things without irritating the skin. This gentle giant is a genie in a bottle. 


Correct - Protect your skin from new damage, reverse signs of environmental damage, and rejuvenate the skin. This Vitamin A serum does exactly what it is named for, corrects skin concerns. Vitamin A is a vital step in your skincare routine and Correct should have a permanent place in your bathroom. Get ready to say goodbye to acne, fine lines, and pigmentation!



Polish - This cranberry enzyme mask is your weekly treat. Polish is our most popular mask that provides gentle exfoliation without the downtime. Enzymes gently remove dead skin from the surface without damaging the deeper levels of skin. Use Polish once a week to reveal glowing, youthful skin. 



Quench - Your dry skin's savior! Quench delivers intense moisture that absorbs quickly and leaves your skin moisturized without a greasy finish. Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin while peptides aid in rejuvenation of skin cells. This is a can't-miss moisturizer you won't be sorry you tried.



Clear Plus + - Firm, hydrate, and soothe skin with this lightly citrus scented mist. Clear Plus+ aids in serum activation and adds an extra hydration boost. Use Clear Plus+ after your serum application to activate all the goodness on your skin. 




Purify - Cleanse your skin like a pro. Purify is our gentle, effective enzyme cleanser. Orange and Pink Grapefruit essential oils leave your skin clean and invigorate the senses. This SLS-Free cleanser is right out of nature, and ready to give you naturally clean, nourished skin. 


Replenish - Your antioxidant power lifter! Replenish is beneficial for all skin types and can be used twice daily to boost your skin's immunity to free-radical damage. Replenish and Protect make a great couple in protecting your skin from sun and environmental damage. 


Rescue
- The humble miracle worker. Rescue may look small, but it's stature is quite mighty! This patented serum holds the power of Trioxolane, a revolutionary ingredient found in ancient Oriental medicine. Rescue improves the overall health of your skin aiding in healing acne, inflammation, scars, and larger skin discomforts like eczema and psoriasis. Rescue helps neutralize daily toxins that find their way into our skin making this the ultimate must-have with incredible results. 



Protect
- What is a skincare routine without protection from the sun? Protect SPF 30 is a gentle, mineral based sun shield that nourishes your skin while keeping the sun's harmful rays away from your precious skin. This winner is chemical and fragrance-free. Protect is great for all Fitzpatrick's, ages, and skin types with it's sheer finish and lovely natural scent, this SPF will become your skincare BFF. 

Learn where to shop our top ten here.

Vitamin A: Features, Benefits, and Why You Need it!



You've heard it one thousand times by now, Vitamin A is the yin to your yang, the chocolate to your peanut butter, the milk to your cookie, the pea to your pod, the wand to your wizard...Vitamin A really is a must-have in your daily skincare regimen. Seriously. We have done a little tweaking to our Vitamin A formulas to better provide your skin with incredible results and keep the largest organ of your body happy, healthy, and youthful but, do you know why our Vitamin A Serums are the absolute bee's knees? Retinaldehyde-liposome (say that 5 times fast)! Let's take a closer look at this patented Vitamin A delivery system.

In the body, we convert Beta Carotene into Retinol, Retinol into Retinaldehyde, and Retinaldehyde into Retinoic Acid, a very detailed process! All of these Vitamin A derivatives serve an important job to the skin but the strongest, most active form is Retinoic Acid. Retinoic Acid is the only ingredient that requires a prescription even though Retinaldehyde has a similar activity level. Both Retinaldehyde and Retinoic acid are 500 times more active than their Vitamin A counterparts! This means we can use smaller amounts in our formulas, but still see BIG results without irritating the skin!

The advantage of using Retinaldehyde, or Retinoic Acid, is that smaller amounts (with much higher activity levels) can be used very effectively when incorporated into a liposome. By doing this, we enhance its penetration (an important factor in the use of Retinols because of their size) and help prevent its oxidation which also occurs with all Retinols. What does this mean for your skin?

This means, your skin's absorption rate is increased by a clinically proven 600%! What?!? 600%... you heard right! Now with our adjusted levels of Vitamin A, coupled with our powerful liposome delivery, your skin will be the belle of any ball (or just the belle of your living room... bathroom... or bedroom, you choose)! Here is a break down of our new Vitamin A's:

Calm: Calm is our level 2 serum, now with a lower percentage of Retinaldehyde to better suit the ultra sensitive. You can still get the wonderful cell turnover benefits of Vitamin A without any irritation!

Correct: Now with a larger percentage of Retinaldehyde, Correct will do exactly what it is named to do, correct aging, uneven skin tone, and reverse environmental damage.

Clarify: Kick acne's butt with this clearing, anti-aging, healing serum. The perfect balance of Vitamin A to scare acne right off your face all while keeping your youthful, healthy glow.

Renew: The "Thor" of our Vitamin A line up. Renew now has extra Retinaldehyde strength for the ultimate anti-aging, skin reviving treatment. Renew is ideal for those who have treatment resilient skin, with the liposome delivery, Renew is capable of penetrating even the most stubborn of skin.

Vitamin A is the one item that EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON needs in their skincare arsenal. This is the one ingredient that treats a wide range of skin concerns and keeps your skin in tip-top shape.  With out unique formulations, your results will surpass your expectations!

Find out where to find your perfect Serum here.

Osmosis ABC's: Kaolin Clay



It's that time again! Osmosis ABC's is back, hitting you with the letter K! This month we wanted to explore a skin detoxing favorite, Kaolin Clay. This white, earthy mineral has been used in cosmetics for an incredibly long time, while many cultures have been using the benefits of this clay for centuries! Let's take a peek at why this is a must-have ingredient for your routine!



Now that we know the details of this fantastic ingredient, let's take a look at which Osmosis products contain its power!


CC Cream: This makes for the perfect, oil controlling primer! Use our CC Cream with its smart shade technology under your pressed or loose base for the perfect finish!

Pore Minimizing Purifying Mask: This baby is the perfect weekly detox mask. Great for acne, and oily skin-types, this mask will smooth pores, aid in healing blemishes and help stop new breakouts! Use this mask once a week and enjoy the beautiful benefits!

Learn where to get your Kaolin Clay on here.

Eczema and Psoriasis: Your Protocol!




Waking up to a dry, itchy and sometimes painful, scaly rash is not a great way to start the morning... right?!? But for some of us out there, Eczema and Psoriasis strike when we least expect it, and tend to put quite the damper on our daily lives. We take great care to research and find permanent results to squash things like pesky eczema and psoriasis, and boy do we have a lineup for you and your skin! Let's first take a look at these two common, but treatable, skin conditions.

Eczema: While this condition is more common in babies and infants, a whopping 3% of adults worldwide suffer from its symptoms. Dry, itchy skin found on the face, back of the knees, wrists, hands, and feet pop up when allergies, internal disruptions, and stress are high. As the condition worsens, the rash can become thick, scaly and oh-so uncomfortable.

Psoriasis: Characterized by skin cells that multiply 10-times faster than normal, psoriasis causes a build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. These plaques, normally covered in white scales are discomforting to say the least. Itching, bleeding, and major inflammation occur during a breakout which you normally don't get a warning for. Psoriasis is found primarily on the scalp, elbows, knees, torso and palms and has been linked to internal inflammation and disruption.  It's safe to say that Kim Kardashian's public battle with this condition hits the nail on the head when it comes to how dramatic the pain can be.

Lucky for you, dear readers, we have the perfect protocol to kick these two skin conditions right in the bum!

Skin Perfection: Yes! Our deeply loved, wonderfully effective Skin Perfection Harmonized Water helps soothe inflammation in the gut and our other organs, treating the root of the problem. Check out our clinical study to see how others have benefited from the results of this magic bullet.

Restore: Another internal supplement to treat these conditions, Restore strengthens your immune system with our patented oxygen molecule, that has proven remarkable benefits throughout the body. The body utilizes this oxygen to fight off viruses and other infections to repair oxidative damage which helps soothe inflammation both internally and on the skin.

Rescue: The topical version of Restore, Rescue helps neutralize toxins, activates epidermal wound repair, and calms inflammation. This revolutionary serum is the perfect daily treatment for Eczema and Psoriasis before, during, and after a break out.

With these three products combined, you have a champion protocol to eradicate your symptoms. Find out where to shop here, and tell us about your results here!