My Facial Facts: Is Your Skin The Best It Can Be?

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It’s a common term you’ve all heard of, but have you ever gotten down to the nitty-gritty of what eczema really is?

Do you have eczema?

Hopefully, whether you know you have it, or don’t, the Derma Divas will shed some light on this skin condition.

Eczema is a superficial inflammation of the skin that primarily affects the epidermis (or the most superficial layer of your skin.) It causes itching and a red rash which is often accompanied by blisters that weep and then crust.

This may be followed by scaling, thickening or discoloration of the area.

This condition is characterized by dry, itchy skin that can become inflammed in its advanced stages, and exhibit bleeding cracks.

It can also be characterized by red, blistering, scaly, brownish thickened and itchy skin lesions.

The word eczema is derived from the Greek word “ekzein”, which means “to boil out”, due to the tendency for this condition to cause oozing.

Eczema has been identified with different types of dermatitis (contact, atopic and chronic dermatitis.) Any word ending in the suffix “-itis” indicates inflammation, so dermatitis literally translates into “inflammation of the dermis”.

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Hello everyone! Derma Diva Marcy here…I know we’ve been MIA for a bit, but I will have to take the fault for that!

I went to Orlando for a little while to visit old friends, family and to catch up on business with Derma Diva Rosa. Let me tell you; I now need a vacation from my ‘vacation’ (if you know what I mean)…but it was SO worth it!

Amidst all the madness, I actually got one day of ‘play’ and I just want to share with you that…I had my first ride on a Harley! (actually, my first ride on a motorcyle, ever!!) as a passenger, of course.

I have to admit, I was TERRIFIED at first, but let me tell you, I had a great driver and I felt totally comfortable in no time.

Not only did I enjoy an entire day of exploring beautiful parts of Florida that I never knew (and of course it didn’t hurt that my ‘driver’ was cute!), but I got some insight to skin care, and more specifically sun protection…surprise, surprise, right?

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Everyone I know (and for certain, women) love the idea of having long, abundant and healthy eyelashes.

Look at the trend of eyelash extensions…at least in Los Angeles, we see it quite a bit.

Do you wish your lashes were longer?

Thicker?

I had a client just today that told me that as soon as she got into her 30’s her eyelashes went from being very long (to the point that when she applied her mascara they would touch her brows!), to having them be  sparse and stubby.

Has this happened to you?

If it has, you know that it’s shocking and you want answers and hopefully a solution.

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Growing up, I remember always seeing my father with little red bumps on the back of his arms. As a child, I was never really sure what it was, but I just figured they were goosebumps and that he was always cold.

Do you find that you have these too?

In doing skin care, I’ve also seen it as flushed cheeks, with a rougher texture. If you look closely, it almost seems that the little bumps that are causing the rough texture, are little whiteheads. However, do not be fooled, as this condition is not a breakout of any kind.

In adults these bumps tend to develop on the backs of the arms, thighs and buttocks, and in youger adults (more typically teenagers going through puberty, but also in newborns) it tends to occur in the lower cheeks.

This is what’s known as Keratosis Pilaris.

By definition, Keratosis Pilaris is a condition that affects over 50% of the population and manifests in small white bumps, causing the area to be rough in texture, and is accompanied by redness/irritation in patches.

Basically, Keratosis Pilaris means that very small hairs (the soft, light hairs we have all over our face) are trying to push their way through the follicle, but because they’re not strong enough to come through the opening, they cause irritation and redness.

Let us assure you that Keratosis Pilaris is a harmless condition and more of a nuisance than anything else.

Do you feel like you have to go to a Dermatologist to improve your KP?

Although there are some topical medications being prescribed for this condition, we recommend you try a few things at home to see if you notice improvement…

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How many of you have actually thought about preventing aging on your feet?

I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t…heck! It didn’t dawn on me until yesterday as I was checking out my tootsies as we drove to Santa Barbara, and I gasped in horror!

My toes are beginning to have wrinkles on them, they look older and the skin on my big toes feel rough! I really don’t remember them looking like this a few years ago.

‘I need to spread the word’ I thought, so here we are. Derma Diva Rosa and Marcy to the rescue.

I remembered an article I read recently where a dermatologist talked about applying the daily SPF to the feet in the summer time due to their constant exposure to UV radiation, and as a prevention for skin cancer.

Considering the fact that I’ve lived in warm climates my whole life, I can see how some sun damage has accumulated.

I just can’t get over it. How could I have overlooked this part of my body?

I mean, I’ve applied sunscreen on my face, neck and chest religiously (maybe obsessively?) for the last 15 years, since I was 17 years of age (which keeps people thinking I’m almost 10 years younger than I am, and I’m ok with that However, I certainly don’t want my feet to be the part of my body to give away my age!

Take a look at your feet. Are they looking fabulous or funky?

If they are looking fab (and if you want to keep them looking that way for years to come), or if they’re not and you need some foot rescue solutions pronto, here are some suggestions:

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