Causes and Prevention of Contact Dermatitis - Are You At Risk?


 
Did you know that any activity, occupation or hobby that requires frequent hand washing or exposure to chemicals may be putting you at risk for contact dermatitis?  Many of the activities we take for granted may actually be damaging our skin.  Sometimes this effect shows up quickly while other times, signs of dermatitis may show up later on. 

 
Generally speaking our skin must handle and deal with a great deal of harsh influences in the course of an average day’s activities.  Various exposure to environmental factors as well as weather changes, chemicals, excessive work and home related washing and cleansing take their toll on our skin.
 
High risk conditions include the following work tasks but are certainly not limited to: 
 
1)  wet work such as in the areas of hairdressing and kitchen work
 
2)  health care professions such as physicians, pharmacists, dentists and nurses
 
3)  gardening, household chores, nursing mothers and athletes
 
4)  factory workers and mechanics
 
With these conditions and more, our natural moisture levels contained in the deepest layers of our skin quickly become depleted.  To further enhance this problem, our natural oils become diminished as well, leaving our skin feeling dry, tight, itchy and ready to split. 
 
We at Aim 2 Health feel that prevention is always the best medicine.  Minimizing or avoiding excessive contact with offending agents and wearing protective clothing can certainly go a long way in preventing skin problems.  However, such precautions are not always convenient or available to enforce.  We believe that using a natural cream not only adds much needed moisture but also helps to provide a seal to avoid loss of moisture that is crucial to proper skin care.
 
Our products take all the guesswork out of how to take care of your skin under any of these daily conditions.  Our entire cream line addresses skin from head to toe.  Aim 2 Health products contain a powerful humectant as well as an occlusive. 
  
Humectants are like powerful magnets, drawing much needed moisture into the deepest layers of the skin.  Most times our skin does not contain nearly the necessary amount of moisture in the skin layers to promote healthy skin.  Therefore, a humectant is a vital ingredient in a proper skin cream. 
 
Occlusives act as a natural barrier by locking in moisture absorbed by the skin and  thereby help to protect the skin.  This process assists the skin in retaining moisture and leaves the skin feeling smooth and soft and well protected.  These are the dynamic qualities we have placed in every one of our products for fast, effective relief and protection when you need it.

Testimonial of the Month:                    
"My wife is an RN in the local Hospital. Due to the extreme number of times per shift she has to wash her hands, her skin becomes extremely dry, and cracks open at the slightest motion. She has tried everything from A to Z to get some relief.  She even consulted the dermatologist at the hospital but to no avail.  A real motivator is when your wife stands at the kitchen sink crying as she peels potatoes for dinner. That was too much for me. I got busy on line to search for things that might offer relief.  Nearly everything on the market either has petroleum products, or simply doesn't work. Then I found and purchased my first tube of My Daughters Moisturizing Cream, and within two days my wife was seeing relief. Within the week, her cracked skin healed, and the dryness disappeared. She now has skin so soft, I actually enjoy her touch once more. And that's a blessing in itself.  That is the proof of a products performance.  Yours truly!”  Allan S.  Butler, PA
 

DISCLAIMER:  The statements made on our website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, mitigate, cure or prevent disease.  Testimonials are not scientific proof, but they do express the experiences of actual people.  If you should experience negative results, discontinue use of this product immediately, notify us and see your physician.   As in any new product, consult your physician.

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