| Allergies, skin exposure to certain types of | | | | perspiration which flushes out dirt, toxins and |
| chemicals, fabrics or too much dirt and even sun | | | | allergens from our skin thus preventing its |
| can result to the itchy, occasionally painful | | | | accumulation in our pores that consequently lead |
| inflammation of the skin which many people refer | | | | to dermatitis. Cleanse your body. Take frequent |
| to as dermatitis. This can be triggered by the use | | | | baths to wash off dirt as well as freshen and cool |
| of certin perfumes, lotions, shampoo, soap and | | | | your skin. Take extra care especially in washing |
| other cosmetics your may be allergic too. | | | | the affcted area frequently using hypo allergenic |
| Likewise, certain synthetic fabrics and laundry | | | | soap or just plain running water. |
| detergents and softeners on your clothing, sheets | | | | Vitamin C has been touted to be good for the |
| and fabrics can trigger these adverse skin | | | | skin and ideal for the gradual treatment of |
| reactions, especially for babies and children as well | | | | dermatitis. Increase your vitamin C intake, Eat |
| as those with extremely sensitive skin. | | | | plenty of fruits and vegetables especially those |
| Dermatitis manifests itself in the scaling or flaking | | | | known to be rich in vitamin C. Citrus fruits like |
| of the skin, reddening and discoloration and the | | | | oranges and lemons are very popular vitamin C |
| appearance of rashes. Most of the time this | | | | sources. Other fruits rich in vitamin C include kiwi |
| occurs in the scalp, back, arms and legs. It can be | | | | and strawberries. Green bell peppers have likewise |
| irritating and unbearably itchy and many times | | | | been found to be rich in vitamin C. |
| humiliating. | | | | Meanwhile, an increased intake of vegetables on |
| There are a good number of ointments and | | | | the other hand increases the fiber we inject in our |
| anti-allergy medication that will give you relief but | | | | body for the efficient removal of toxins. As much |
| none of these can assure you of total treatment | | | | as possible consume only organically grown |
| as well as guarantee that the skin irritations will | | | | vegetables and fruits as they have limited or |
| not return. As the old adage goes, prevention is | | | | totally no exposure to pesticides and fertilizers, |
| always better than the cure. | | | | which you may be allergic to. |
| Avoid exposure to skin irritants and allergens. | | | | Lastly, as tension and chronic stress can also |
| Identify which substances can cause allergic | | | | trigger dermatitis, make sure you get enough |
| reactions and avoid them. Use hypo allergenic | | | | sleep and relaxation at the end of the day. Stress |
| soaps when cleansing your body. Avoid perfumes | | | | can be toxic and toxicity levels in your body can |
| and lotions or if you can't avoid them, look for | | | | manifest in skin irritations such as dermatitis. |
| products that are good for sensitive skin and are | | | | De-stress. Have a good laugh with friends. Visit |
| hypo allergenic. | | | | the gym, jog in the park or involve yoursef in |
| Drink plenty of water. Water is a sure fire way of | | | | yoga and tai-chi exercises to relax your muscles |
| cleansing our body from toxins. along with | | | | and sweat it out. Remember that relaxation is by |
| exercise, sufficient water intake encourages | | | | itself also a form of detoxification. |