Are the treatments you’re using on your face the same as those you’re using on the rest of your body? If this is the case, I’ll bet you’re unaware of the harm it could do. Various spots of your skin should be treated uniquely, as every area of your body has special features that demand a tailor made regimen. It is also important to find paraben free skin care products that will not irritate or damage your skin.

Nearly all parts of our skin are composed of three layers: the epidermis is the top layer, the dermis is the middle layer and sebaceous glands, which sit beneath the dermis, create the oil that you can see and feel building up on your face. The two exceptions are the bottoms of our feet and the palms of our hands. These two areas have no sebaceous glands and should subsequently be addressed a bit differently than various other areas of our body.  And much like our hands and feet demand a special therapy, our face skin must be nurtured differently than our body skin.

Numerous factors contribute to the differences in regimens each area of our body needs:

The first factor is the climate we are exposed to. There is a specific area of our skin that is frequently exposed to sunshine, air pollution, and especially our hands. What is it? Our face! Lucky for the rest of our body parts, they get coverage most days out of the year. Our face however must succumb to these dangerous environmental effects.  Other environmental components such as smoking, excessive drinking and those that accelerate lethargy and stress, can sometimes contribute heavily to skin ailments like premature aging and unwanted blemishes.

The second factor contributing to the differences in our skin needs is skin thickness. The thicker the epidermis, the heavier and less gentle a remedy it can withstand. Our palms and soles are the thickest spots of our skin, then comes our body and lastly, our face.  Our facial epidermis is approximately 0.48 mm thinner than our body epidermis. Therefore, our facial washes and lotions should be substantially lighter and milder treatments than those we use on our bodies.

The third and final factor important to recognize is sebaceous activity. I’m prepared to bet that almost everyone has in all probability heard about, and cringes at the thought of, the “T-zone.” This is a problem area for so many people because sebaceous glands lie just below the dermis and produce oil via our pores. Our sebaceous glands carry out a necessary responsibility in preserving the skin’s hydration, but when over stimulated, an exuberant amount of sebum may likely clog pores and cause pimples. Our face, specifically our T-zone, is packed with sebaceous glands, rendering it susceptible to extreme oil development. This is why it is imperative to utilize natural spa products specially made for facial skin that are light and do not clog pores.

Though dry body skin is relatively normal — most notably throughout the cold months – it is always important to care for your skin and keep it hydrated. Every person’s face is different — some are oilier, others extra dry; some are sensitive and others, a small amount of everything.  Simply stated, use facial products on the face and body products on the body!

We are so happy to join a new network of amazing people with passions as great as ours. Although we are new to Tumblr and just getting the hang of things, we are so excited to grow our business and share our vision with you. As a small business – family owned and operated – we have had the opportunity to form very close relationships with our customers and spend time catering to the needs of individuals.

 In our eyes, beauty stems from within, but without a healthy exterior, inner confidence can be hard to uncover. It is our goal to help every person feel happier, healthier and more confident than before finding VBS.

We are proud to offer only the most natural, paraben-free skin and hair care products, as well as all-natural accessories for an organic makeover from head to toe. It’s about getting healthy, feeling good and being happy!

But there is so much more to life than taking care of your skin – giving back is an important part of our everyday process. With our “Behind the Curtain” initiative, we support the fight against domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, and a percentage of all proceeds are donated to our non-profit partners. It is our hope that every person is given the chance to live the life he or she deserves and to feel the happiness that sits somewhere within each of us.

Find pleasure in the simple things and happiness will follow!

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