What Users Say About Shielding Lotions as a Psoriasis Treatment:

Jan Gustafson:

"I am so amazed by this product I am compelled to write you! I have been suffering with psoriasis on my hands for over two years now. I have tried pretty much every product available, from Vaseline to topical creams my dermatologist prescribed. Of all of them, Vaseline was about the best, however I never really noticed an improvement. More than anything it was just soothing. While shopping at Michael's two days ago, I noticed a small bottle of your product in the checkout lane, I thought, what the heck, I'll try it.

I AM SO GLAD I DID!!! I think you may have the cure! The shielding lotion has made such an incredible improvement to my psoriasis condition that I am utterly astonished. My hands look and Feel like hands again! In just 2 short days. The frustration, irritation, and embarrassment of psoriasis has been such a source of stress for me. I am so glad I found your product. I want more and you can bet I will be sure and tell everyone I know about this "MIRACLE in a bottle".

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!"

Will Greenleaf:

"Due to the job-related stress (I am a middle school English teacher) my psoriasis flared up and nothing could control it. I would find blood on papers I was passing out, and my fingers would split so badly I couldn't type. For the last two years I have tried every lotion I could, and some very strong psoriasis prescription creams. I have used lotions, creams, Vaseline, aloe vera, pure lanolin, vitamin E, gab balm, Neosporin, anything and everything. Nothing could control it. My skin does not produce enough oils to keep it supple, so it splits.

Then my doctor gave me your product to treat my psoriasis. I used it twice a day for three days and my hands healed! I ordered a gallon of it from you. The shielding lotion seals my skin so that what little oil my skin produces is not lost. Unlike lotions, which cannot penetrate to the lower skin layers, MY OWN OIL is healing my skin. What can be a more natural lotion than the oils MY BODY produces?

This is an excellent product, thank you!"

Kathy Didcoate
Glendale, CA

"I have to tell you this as I am so impressed. I had eczema and psoriasis in my 20's and again in my 40's. I was covered with it but got over it after some years with homeopathic treatment - however my skin remained ruined like leather especially my hands and was extremely sensitive to detergents and soap and other toxins. I would just break out in red itches. It's no fun being over 40 but having 80-year-old hands. I tried to handle the dryness with various hand lotions several times a day which of course would wash off and often were greasy, leaving my fingerprints all over the expensive glossy designs I was working with.

I found that I only needed to put it on once a day instead of three times a day with other products. And after about a week I saw a felt a remarkable difference in my hands - they were soft and stayed soft! I had to look and feel them twice - were these actually my hands? Yes. It had enabled my skin to become soft from within. It's now got to the stage where I sometimes forget to put it on daily as I don't have that nasty dry skin to remind me. My hands now look so much younger - and it works on my elbows and feet too. So - thank you for Skin MD Natural."

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Skin MD Natural for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin Overview

"Sensitive skin" is a lay (non-medical) term, used widely to describe a specific skin type, which is fair, almost transparent, fine-textured, delicate and quickly responding to any irritation. In practical terms, it's a skin with a thin epidermis, a less substantial outer barrier of lipids and natural moisturizers, and blood vessels located close to the surface.

Due to the structural differences, surface defenses of the skin are lowered considerably and it is highly prone to dryness, allergic reactions, chemical, environmental, mechanical and atmospheric irritation (sunburns and windburns) as well as fluctuations in temperature (flushing from heat and cold). Sensitive skin is easily stimulated by stress, which may cause chronic dehydration and other skin problems.

However, it is more of a condition than an actual skin type. Derma­tologists distinct 4 types of sensitive skin, having one characteristic in common, which is inflammation. They are acne, rosacea, burning and stinging, and contact dermatitis (allergic and irritant). In order to control the condition, people with sensitive skin should avoid triggers (factors which may cause flare-ups).

Below are listed common triggers and useful tips on how to care for sensitive skin:

General

• Sensitive skin may become reddened, develop rashes or show other signs of inflammation in response to a contact with moisture-robbing or irritating substances in your environment (clay, paper, fabrics, construction materials like glues, paints, varnishes, plastics, rubber, wood composites, some metals, etc.).

  Avoid direct contact with household chemistry, especially fabric softeners and harsh detergents. Not only are these a potential trigger factor, detergents abrade the skin, stripping away its protective lipid barrier, making the skin more penetrable. The skin's immune function may also be altered.

  Keep in mind that even "harmless" products you use daily like shampoos, conditioners, sprays (perfume, cleaning, hair) may cause problems in sensitive skin.

  You may also wish to install a water filter in your shower, as chlorinated water may by itself be a cause of skin dryness and irritation, and by-products of chlorination can be toxic systemically. To get rid of dust mites or other airborne allergents room air filtration units can be used.

• Use sunscreen daily to prevent damage from sun exposure.
• Wear natural fabrics like cotton and silk that breathe easily.
• Eliminate junk food from your diet. Include foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties: salmon, tuna, flax seeds.
• Keep your body and skin well moisturized: drink eigth glasses of water a day to improve the body's ability to detoxify, make sure that the air you breathe is not dry (use humidifier to control the humidity), use appropriate skin care products to keep your skin hydrated.
• Choose cosmetics and personal hygiene products carefully:
  1. Read the list of ingredients before buying any cosmetic products to make sure they do not contain substances which may cause your skin to breakout.
  2. Test cosmetic products before applying them to large areas of the skin - never use any makeup or perfume without first trying a little of it on the inside of your wrist to see if you get any adverse reaction to it.
  3. Remember, that even if a product is called "hypoallergenic" (which means "less likely to cause a reaction") it doesn't guarantee that you won't have a reaction to some of its ingredients, for very few items of makeup agree with a sensitive skin.
  4. If you try new products, try one at a time a week apart, so if you have a problem you know which one it is.
  5. Make sure that cosmetics you use does not contain fragrances, colorants, formaline and formaldehyde-based (imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15, and DMDM hydantoin) preservatives. These ingredients in cosmetics are a key trigger for many persons, causing adverse skin reactions.

Acne Specific:

• Acne-prone sensitive skin is most often oily, but it doesn't mean that you should use harsh soaps and skin care products containing alcohol to bring it to normal, as soaps are irritating to the skin and alcohol can overly dry it. Try to washing your face 2 to 3 times a day instead to control oiliness.

  Avoid cosmetics that clog pores. Choose natural products for your skin care regimen wisely, as such natural ingredients as avocado and coconut oil may cause the skin to breakout, while producs containing green tea or tea tree oil may help in controlling the condition. Consult with your dermatologist to find out which products suite your skin best. Although Do not use

Rosacea Specific:

• Avoid using products containing vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) as they may cause stinging sensation in the skin. Usage of products containing chamomile, feverfew and green tea extracts may be beneficial to effectively reduce the redness and inflammation (in patients that do not have an allergy to these herbs, as people with a ragweed allergy could develop rashes to organic products that contain chamomile, marigold and feverfew).

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