Combatting the Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism, also known as an ‘underactive thyroid’ is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone and causes your metabolism to work too slowly. Hypothyroidism is mostly seen in women between the ages of 40 – 50 and is seen in women ten times more often than men. It often occurs during the menopausal years and symptoms are often ignored during the early stages by both patients and doctors if the patient is at this age. There are many symptoms associated with hypothyroidism, and while taking medication and maintaining proper levels will help, some of the symptoms will persist. Here, we take a look at a few of them and how Pure Beauty can help:

Dry Skin

One of the single most common symptoms of an underactive thyroid is dry skin. As well as maintaining good levels of hydrating by drinking plenty of water, you should try to use a rich moisturiser like Dermalogica Power Rich, which is a pharmaceutical-grade formula, designed to give maximum levels of repair and hydration to depleted skin.

Facial Redness

As well as dryness, hypothyroidism can cause redness and tight-feeling skin, similar to the symptoms of rosacea. As well as feeling unpleasant, it can be tricky to hide without layers of heavy make up, which is why Dermalogica UltraCalming Redness Relief Primer SPF20 is a great product to help with this. As well as providing a sheer green tint to counter redness it also contains ingredients to calm and soothe the skin as well as protecting against skin-irritating UVA and UVB rays.

Fatigue

When your metabolism grinds to a halt, it can feel a lot like you’re wading through custard constantly, with fatigue dragging you down. We don’t have a magic trick to make you feel less tired other than getting a good night’s sleep and eating well) but we can recommend something to help with a tired complexion. Elemis Absolute Eye Mask will help to decongest, firm, tone and minimise dark circles, making you LOOK less tired, even if you don’t feel it.

Muscle and Joint Pain

Muscle and joint pain is hugely common with an underactive thyroid and when you combine this with tiredness, it can make you feel about 100 years old. Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak

Is designed to be added to a hot bath to help you to soothe aching limbs, harnessing the powers of birch, juniper, clove, alpine lavender, wild thyme and blue chamomile, combined with sea salt to recharge mind and body.

Eye Puffiness

As well as dark circles around the eyes, hypothyroidism sufferers also suffer with puffiness around the eyes. This can be easily combatted by adding Dermalogica UltraSmoothing Eye Serum into your daily routine; it’s a highly active eye treatment which is designed to be used on even the most sensitive eyes, giving excellent results whilst being completely gentle. It’s perfect for getting rid of puffiness and will have you feeling yourself in no time.

The Five Worst Things You Can Do To Your Skin

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Listen; we get it. We’re all just getting by, doing the best we can, sticking to a skincare routine as closely as time/effort/budget will allow. We don’t want to lecture you about all of the things you’re doing wrong…however, there are a few things which are basically the worst things you can do for your complexion, and so if you can try to avoid these things, you’ll be doing pretty well in the grand scheme of things!

Squeezing Spots

Spots and blackheads can be unsightly and we are all guilty of squeezing them in an effort to improve their appearance, but squeezing spots actually pushes the bacteria deeper into your skin and can be the cause of further breakouts. We suggest using Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment which will not only target the spot-causing bacteria and reduce redness and inflammation, but it will also cover the spot using a light tint without having to apply heavy make-up.

Sleeping in Your Make-Up

When you sleep in your make-up, you basically hinder the skin during its most important healing phase. This leads to clogged pores and spots, as well as over production of oil. Don’t forget, it’s also good to wash your face before bed, even if you aren’t wearing make-up because the skin comes into contact with many airborne pollutants which cling to the face throughout the day and can cause damage to the skin if not cleansed away. We recommend Decleor Brightening Cleansing Foam to restore radiance for an even, glowing complexion.

Taking Too-Hot Showers

We know that, especially at the end of a hard day, it feels great to slip under a hot shower, but if you allow the water and steam to get too hot, you risk stripping away the essential layer of natural protection which the skin produces. This can lead to dry skin, oily skin, or a combination of both, which can be tricky to put right again. Try to have the shower warm, not scorching, and use some Decleor Relax Intense Relaxing Shower Oil to help you relax.

Spending Too Long in the Sun

The sun is bad. We ALL know it. However, it doesn’t stop us from wanting to spend time in the sun or wanting to have a tan. The best we can do is recommend that you cover up with Decleor Ultra Protective Hydrating Milk SPF50 Body, take regular breaks in the shade and repair your skin with Dermalogica After Sun Repair after exposure.

Not Getting Enough Sleep

As we mentioned above, sleep is the optimum time for your body to heal and repair itself and the skin is no exception. Making sure that you get enough sleep is KEY if you want to remain youthful and give your skin time to rejuvenate. Helping it along with Decleor Iris Rejuvenating Night Balm is also a good idea, especially if your skin is already on the mature side.

Top 5 Uses for Coconut Oil

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Beauty trends often go hand in hand with trends through health and food related things too, and in the last few years one of the main trends has been for coconut oil. It’s well known for its hugely beneficial properties, so much so that Dermalogica Super Rich Repair contains a healthy dose of it for repairing the skin. However, coconut oil has a whole host of uses that you may not even be aware of, so we thought we’d take a look at a few and hopefully enlighten you along the way.

To Soothe Little Bottoms

If you’ve got a little one who is still in nappies, keeping a little tub of coconut oil in your changing bag is a great idea as it makes a perfect nappy cream. As well as soaking into the skin and soothing any irritation which has already occurred, the oil will also provide a barrier against further irritation and keep moisture away from the skin, leaving it…well, as soft as a baby’s bottom!

A Pre-Shave Treatment

If you’ve run out of your regular shave oil, coconut oil makes a great pre-shave treatment. Rub over the area to be shaved to lift hairs and provide a barrier between your skin and the sharp edge of the blade. It will minimise irritation and allow you to get a really close shave.

A Balm for Mosquito Bites

We’re not quite sure WHY this one works, we just know that it does; dab a little coconut oil on bites if you’re unfortunate enough to get bitten by one of the little blighters and it will help to stop the itching and reduce any inflammation to the area.

To Whiten Teeth

This one is definitely NOT for anyone with a weak stomach, but millions of people swear by it so we felt we had to include it here. Oil pulling is basically the act of taking a spoonful of coconut oil into your mouth, letting it melt and then swishing it around your teeth for a few minutes. We can’t say that a mouthful of oil is particularly appealing to us, but with so many people adamant that it makes their teeth several shades whiter, we don’t dare argue!

To Stimulate Hair Growth

As well as making a fabulous intense conditioner for dry hair, rubbing it into the scalp on a regular basis is said to stimulate hair growth and actually thicken your hair. We suspect this is as much to do with the act of rubbing your scalp and increasing blood flow to the area as the coconut oil itself, but if it leaves your hair silky soft in the process, it’s well worth a try.

Post-Festival Beauty Repairs

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For most of us, by the end of August, the festival season is well and truly over. Whether you were lucky enough to make it to Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, Reading or Leeds, or V Festival (or any number of lesser-known local shindigs), the chances are you’re in need of some serious relaxation to overcome the post-festival lull.

Days spent drinking in the sun, staying up late and sleeping in a tent can play havoc with your beauty routine, so we’ve got a few intense treatments to recommend to you, to try to repair some of the damage.

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle is an herbal supplement which works wonders on the liver if you’ve been over-doing it at the festival beer-tent. Experts have concluded, after extensive testing, that milk thistle is an extremely effective against damage caused to the liver by excessive alcohol consumption. They also have little to no side-effects, and will help you to repair yourself from the inside out.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Your skin is probably the area which has suffered the most over the festival season, with limited access to proper showers and days spent in the sun, so an intensive treatment such as Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque is a must for your face. The masque contains Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5 to promote healthy tissue regrowth, while soothing extracts of Licorice, Comfrey and Burdock calm the skin.

Mayonnaise

This one may sound a little icky, but believe us, it works! Your hair is probably suffering from over-exposure to the sun, too much dry shampoo and very little washing, so you’ll need something to add moisture and begin the process of repair. Slathering mayonnaise on your head may not be your idea of fun, but the combination of egg protein and oil will work wonders on your frizzy mop.

Decleor Ongles Nail Oil

If you’ve been doing the whole festival thing right, you’ll have been getting your hands dirty in a number of ways, from tent pitching to outdoor cooking. All of this is great for feeling like Ed Stafford, but not so great for your nails. Decleor Ongles Nail Oil is a serum which helps to restore your nails to their former glory with a concentration of pure essential oils which soften cuticles, strengthen nails and restore vitality to weak and brittle talons.

Dermalogica After Sun Repair

It’s not just your face that needs care after sun exposure, and we all know how easy it is to forget to re-apply sunscreen when our favourite band is on stage (although, slapped wrists from us if you didn’t wear any at all!). Dermalogica After Sun Repair is a treatment balm which helsp to soothe and repair skin which has been exposed to UV rays and contains a unique Reparative Complex which helps protect cell proteins from further damage.