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   Rosmarinic Acid as as super natural anti-smell extracts:
   Rosmarinic Acid plays a super function in protecting skin and antioxidant,Antioxidation ability better than VC, at least 20 times, and better than green tea at least 3 times, Rosmarinic Acid from red perilla even more good for cosmetic uses, RosA also killing bacteria;good for ladies in sun and outside;
   [Botanical Source]:Perilla frutescens(L.) Britt.(leaf); or Rosmarinus officinalis L,leaves
   [Chemical Name]: (R)-a-[[3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2E-propenyl]oxy]-3,4-dihydroxy-benzenepropanoic acid
   [Safety]: Certified by FDA as public food material (GRAS,21 CFR Chapter 21,part182). NoHarm to health.
   [Solubility]:good soluble in cold water.
   [Function]:Rosmarinica Acid: Bacteria fighting antioxidant that fights external causes of acne and helps to keep pores clean.and this help to keep skin more clean and no smell.
   [Botanical Source Instruction1-Rosemary]:Rosemary consists of the leaves or the leaves with flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (family Lamiaceae), an evergreen shrubby herb with aromatic linear leaves, which are dark green above and white below, and small pale blue flowers. Rosemary has been extensively cultivated in so-called kitchen gardens.
   Rosemary is a wonderful tonic, particularly to the heart, brain and nervous system. By increasing the flow of blood to the head, rosemary stimulates the brain and heightens concentration. Rosemary has been used for anxiety, tension, exhaustion, lethargy, depression, insomnia and as a tonic during convalescence and for the elderly. Rosemary makes an excellent remedy for preventing and treating migraines and headaches. Rosemary improves vitality and stimulates digestion, relieves flatulence and distension, enhances the appetite and increases the flow of digestive juices. Rosemary helps move food and wastes efficiently through the system, removes stagnant food, improves sluggish digestion and helps absorption of nutrients. Its bitters stimulate liver and gallbladder function, increasing the flow of bile and aiding digestion of fats. Rosemary is famous as a rejuvenating tonic and is said to slow the aging process. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant, preventing damage by free radicals
   [Botanical Source Instruction2-Red Perilla]:
   Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Perillae
   Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.
   Common Name: Perilla leaf, Purple perilla leaf
   Source of Earliest Record: Benjing Jizhu
   Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The leaf is picked in July and August and dried in the shade. Properties & Taste: Pungent-spicy and warm
   Meridians: Lung,skin and spleen
   Functions: 1. To release the exterior symptoms and disperse cold; 2. To promote the flow of qi in the spleen and stomach; 3. To alleviate fish and crab poisoning
   Indications & Combinations:
   1. Wind-cold type of common cold manifested as fever, chills, headache, nasal obstruction and cough. Perilla leaf (Zisuye) is used with Fresh ginger (Shengjiang), Tangerine peel (Chenpi), Cyperus tuber (Xiangfu) and Apricot seed (Xingren) in the formula Xing Su San.
   2. Qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach manifested as nausea, vomiting and fullness sensation in the chest or abdomen. Perilla leaf (Zisuye) is used with Agastache (Huoxiang) for cold manifestations. If there are more heat signs, Perilla leaf (Zisuye) can be prescribed with Coptis root (Huanglian). For cases with qi stagnation and accumulation of phlegm, Perilla leaf (Zisuye) is used with Pinellia tuber (Banxia) and Magnolia bark (Houpo). For vomiting during pregnancy, Perilla leaf (Zisuye) is used with Tangerine peel (Chenpi) and Amomum fruit (Sharen).
   3. Fish and crab poisoning manifested as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Perilla leaf (Zisuye) is used with Fresh ginger (Shengjiang) and Dahurian angelica root (Baizhi).
   4.skin cleanser and help to play as super antioxidant.
        

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   White Willow Bark P.E. Salicin for color cosmetic uses
    White willow bark P.E.Calms and smooths the skin with its effective content salicin.
   White willow bark is the original source of salicin, a weaker forerunner of aspirin. Through the ages, long before the discovery of its constituent salicin, white willow bark was used to combat many painful conditions, including rheumatism, headache, neuralgia, arthritis, gout, and angina.
       

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   Understand your skin type?

   Do you have problem skin?

   Is your skin dry, oily or sensitive?

   Problem skin can be repaired with proper skin care that is based on the science of how skin functions. When you understand how it functions, you will understand to achieve what its need. It is necessary to have an overview in order to repair the damage which can happen to the skin.

   There`s no meaning spending a fortune on expensive skin care products, if you buy the wrong ones for your skin type and collect yourself an assortment of discarded bottles. The key is to analyse your skin type first.

   As an esthetician (and skin care expert) one of the most important things I can help my clients understand is how to choose the proper skin care products for their skin type. You've probably purchased items that you believe are good quality products, only to be disappointed in the results. That product may indeed have been a good one. It could just have been incorrect for your particular skin type.

   Because many people do not know their skin type, they often choose the wrong products which prove to be troublesome, ineffective or harmful for them. You can avoid this by determining precisely what skin type category you fall into and what your skin needs. We will also address dehydration and sensitive skin in more detail because they affect all types of skin.

   At Skin Mortiz, we refer to four basic skin types, depending on how much oil ("sebum") your skin produces: Dry, Oily, Sensitive, Normal / Combo. This page will give you a basic idea of what your skin type is. HOWEVER, you need to remember several things:
   Your skin type can and will change throughout your life, depending on your climate, your age, any hormonal changes, etc. So your current skin type may not be the same as your skin type five years ago. You need to constantly re-assess your skin's needs.
   Every skin is different. If you feel that you don't quite fit into any of the types shown here -- or if you are still now sure -- visit an esthetician or dermatologist. He/she will be able to have a close look at your skin and tell you your skin type.

   DRY SKIN:
   Skin is not producing enough oil.
   Skin can be either oily, dry, or water dry.
   This skin type mostly feel one size too small. It is a fair bet you have got a dry complexion. It is caused by too little sebum in the lower levels of the skin, and too little moisture in the upper levels. At its best it can feel tight and itchy after washing. At its worse it can be flaky with little patches of dandruff. Sometimes in your eyebrows and tendency to premature ageing with the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles. This kind of skin requires soothing care to look its best. Dry skin is caused by many factors. For example our environmental changes in winter time, there is less humidity. Our skin and hair become dry.

   Apperance:
   Never gets shiny - has a matte appearance all over.
   Has very small or invisible pores.

   May also:
   Be slightly flaky.

   OILY SKIN:
   Skin is producing too much oil.
   Have an oily or shiny appearance by midday, all over the face? Oily skin has overactive glands that produce excessive oil, pores that are enlarged and a texture which can resemble an orange peel.
   This skin type usually has open pores and an oily surface with a tendency towards pimples, blackheads and sallow appearance. This is due to the over production of the oily substance called sebum, by the oil glands in the lower layer of the skin. Unfortunately this skin type is the one most prone to acne, but the good news is this oiliness will make this type of skin stay younger looking for longer. There somehow great benefits.

   Apperance:
   Oily or Shiny appearance.
   Blackheads are present.
   Skin usually looks dehydrated.

   May also:
   Have large visible pores.
   Be prone to breakouts.
   Pimples and blackheads.

   NORMAL/ COMBO SKIN
   Many people are a combination of both of these.

   NORMAL SKIN
   Skin is producing just the right amount of oil.
   Get a little shiny in the T-zone area towards late afternoon ?
   (That's the area across your forehead and down your nose to your chin)

   Apperance:
   Occasionally be little dry on the cheeks.
   Have the occasional pimple or blackhead.

   May also:
   Neither oily nor dry.
   Has small pores.

   COMBINATION SKIN
   Skin is producing different amounts of oil in different areas
   Skin may have some oiliness as well as some dryness.
   A few blackheads may be present and this skin rarely breaks out.
   Combination skin needs careful care. This is because it has a blend of oily and dry patches. The centre panel or T-zone across the forehead and down the nose and chin tends to be oily. Needs to be treated like oily skin. However the other areas prone to dryness and flakiness due to lack of moisture, need to be treated like dry skin. Having said this some combination skin don´t follow the T-zone pattern. It can have patches of dry and oily skin in other arrangements. If you are unsure of your skin´s oily and dry areas. Press a tissue on your face for half an hour after washing. Any greasy patches on the tissue signify where are oily areas. Factors causing combination skin may be environmental changes such as humidity,cool weather and wind. Genetic factors inherited from our parents, may be the source of dryness and oiliness as well. Hormones also play a significant role in altering the texture of our skin

   Apperance:
   May develop an oily or shiny appearance in the T-zone by the afternoon.
   Does not get shiny all over.

   May also:
   Have visible pores in the T-zone.
   Be prone to breakouts, pimples and blackheads.
   Occasionally get slightly dry on the cheeks.

   Normal skin
   This is the perfect balanced skin type. It has healthy glow with a fine texture and no open pores. It rarely develops spots or shiny areas. Infact it is quite rare to find a normal skin especially as all skins tend to become slightly drier as you get older. Although this skin is naturally has a good balance of oil and moisture level, but it still need a good daily care routine.

   SENSITIVE SKIN
   Skin has tendency to be easily irritated.
   Everybody's skin has the potential to become "sensitive", although some people experience ongoing symptoms of sensitivity. Characteristics of sensitivity include being troubled by detergents, fragrances and soaps. Sensitive skin may also react to many topical cremes and botanicals. It will usually have small red capillaries present.

   Apperance:
   Tendency to redden easily
   Prone to reactions from various products
   Sensitive skin is usually quite fine in texture with a tendency to be rosier than usual. Easily irritated by products and external factors. It is also prone to redness, allergy and may have fine broken veins across the cheeks and nose. There are varying levels of sensitivity, sometimes it reach the point that you feel you can´t use any more skin products. Our environmental changes and even many consumer household products plays a role on our skin to make it more sensitive. For example laundry dertergents, these can also cause dry and itchy skin. Remember any skin type can also be sensitive but if you have a tendency of this type of skin, you should be carefully to find products which are right for your skin. Your skin needs extra-gentle products to keep it healthy.

   May also be:
   Stinging or uncomfortable sensations, particularly after cleansing.
   Prone to rashes and irritations.
   Tends to burn easily with sun exposure.

   Things to avoid:
   If you have sensitive skin it is a good idea to avoid the following ingredients or products:
   Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate
   Alcohol, also called Ethanol (note that some ingredients, e.g. Cetearyl Alcohol, sound like alcohol but are not.)
   Alpha and beta hydroxy acids (e.g. glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, malic acid)
   Lanolin
   Soap
   Artificial fragrance
   The following essential oils:
   Black Pepper, Cinnamon Bark, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Pine.

   Things to look for:
   Sunscreens with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the main ingredient (these ingredients tend to be less irritating than other sunscreens).
   A good return policy, so you can return or exchange the product if you have a reaction.

   OTHER SKIN CONDITIONS

   Now that you have figured out your basic skin type, you may be thinking: "That doesn't quite fit me exactly." Well, that's okay, because you may have a temporary or ongoing skin condition which makes your skin look or behave a little bit differently.

   Let's discuss several factors that may be causing that.

   What Causes Dry Skin?
   Dry skin is recognizable by its tight, rough feel and its dull appearance. Dry skin is apparent in its upper-most layer, the epidermis. Roughly 80% of the body's epidermal cells are made of keratinocytes, composed of soft protein keratin. The epidermal cells are born in the lowest layer of the epidermis, the basal layer. As these cells rise toward the outer (horny) layer, they undergo many changes, including the increase in the amount of keratin they produce. By the time the cells reach the top, they are no longer alive, and are formed entirely of keratin. If the cells contain too little keratin, the appearance begins to look cracked and flaky as cells slough off. Keratin needs water to keep it pliable and healthy; when there is not enough water, the keratin crumbles and the cells can't stay together. This is what happens when the skin becomes dry. In order to keep this from happening, a way must be found to keep water trapped in the skin, keeping the keratin healthy.

   DEHYDRATED SKIN

    Having skin that is lacking in water can be the result of a number of factors, and can affect any skin type.

   Symptoms of dehydrated skin include:

   Flakiness
   Fine, crepey lines on the surface of the skin
   A dull complexion
   Let's talk a little more about what it is.
   Dehydration is when your skin is lacking water. It is not the same thing as dryness, which means that your skin is not producing enough oil.

   How can I tell if my skin is dehydrated?
   Look in the mirror and smile widely. Does your skin crease into many tiny surface lines as it stretches from your nose to your cheeks? Now relax your face. Place your index finger horizontally across your cheek, pointing at your nose. Now gently lift your skin upward with this finger. Do you see a lot of tiny lines, like crepe paper, on the bulge of skin that you have lifted up? If you answered "yes" to these tests, your skin is probably dehydrated. Other visible symptoms of dehydrated skin are flakiness and a dull-looking complexion. What makes skin dehydrated? There are several causes of dehydration: First your body may be dealing with a specific ailment. You could have a vitamin or mineral deficiency in your body. With some,it has to do with diet or what you are using on your skin, and others may be affected by environment or lifestyle.

   Your Cleanser
   Often the cause of dehydration is using a cleanser that is too harsh for your skin. Soap-based cleansers are a major culprit, because they are very alkaline. As a result they tend to damage your skin's natural acidic protection layer or acid mantle, which helps to seal in your skin's moisture balance. Switch to a soap-free cleanser.

   Air Conditioning
   While air conditioning may make the climate a little more comfortable, your skin doesn't fare so well in the super-dry air that your air conditioner pumps out. This effect is particularly noticeable if you go on a long-distance flight, because the pressurized cabin adds to the dehydrating effect on your skin. If you work in air-conditioning, or are on a long flight, you should try and drink as much water as you can - at least the recommended 8 glasses a day, if not more - in order to compensate for the moisture you are losing.

   Smoking
   As if you needed another reason to quit, smoking is very devitalizing and dehydrating on your skin. And even if you're not a smoker yourself, remember that smoky environments, such as clubs and bars, can be just as rough on your skin. Always ask to be seated in the non-smoking section in restaurants, and try to persuade any smokers in your family to take their habit outside!

   Medication
   Prescription medicines can do funny things to your skin. Always ask your doctor when he/she prescribes medication for you, what side-effects (if any) you may experience. Some acne medications in particular can have a very dehydrating effect on the skin. (Note: if your doctor or dermatologist has prescribed medication for skin treatment, make sure you ask what skincare products are okay to use during treatment.)

   How can I treat dehydrated skin?
   We believe in balance and in natural products. Your skin needs an integrated approach to health. We need to feed our body the right diet, and nourish it from within with a Skin Moritz System of Supplements targeted specifically for your skin type. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and stay out of the sun. And a little exercise wouldn't hurt.
   As mentioned above, check to make sure your cleanser isn't the culprit. If, after cleansing, your skin feels taut or itchy, if you don't moisturize straight away, think about trying something different.
   Exfoliate regularly. Sloughing off those dead skin cells will help to reduce the appearance of flakiness.
   Use a moisturizer after cleansing - a cream is best for a dry skin, and oily skin will benefit most from a gel, which replaces lost water without adding more oil.

   ROSACEA
   One last note on Sensitve Skin. "ROSACEA"
   If you have been diagnosed with ROSACEA, you have sensitive skin. You should treat this skin carefully and avoid harsh ingredients such as alcohols, perfumes, fragrances, spicy foods, extreme hot or cold foods/environment and sun exposure. Always wear a sun block. Look for ingredients and products that are soothing and hydrating.

   ROSACEA
   A chronic disease that involves the capillaries of the face & eyes, Rosacea involves pronounced flushing in early stages often followed by enlargement of the nose area and pimple type bumps.
   It usually starts between the ages of 30 to 50 and ten million people in the USA suffer from it.
   Lifestyle modifications, proper skin care routines , avoiding skin products that contain fragrance, dyes, chemicals, alcohols, and using skin care products formulated for Rosacea along with regular visits to the Doctor can keep this condition under control until a cure is found. It is believed to be genetic in nature. Recently it has become known that the bacteria H. pylori bacteria (often blamed for stomach ulcers) has a link to Rosacea. Antibiotic therapy has proven effective in treating early stages of Rosacea. Avoid histamine rich foods such as chocolate, figs, bananas, tomatoes, spinach, eggplant. In addition avoid spicy foods, alcohol and extreme temperatures (hot or cold) in your environment, particularly a shower or bath. This will keep the capillaries from swelling. The most beneficial thing you can do in addition to all of this is avoid sun exposure. You must wear a sun block if you want to keep the Rosacea under control.
   Note: Just because a product is labeled "hypoallergenic", there is no guarantee that your skin will not react to it. Hypoallergenic simply means "less likely to cause a reaction".


   Scientific References:
    
    1.Herbal Extracts as anti Smell material...Via Michael Derrida

   Amanuensis&Symbol trace Calligrapher: Michael Derrida