Wednesday,
25th April 2018
The Rise of Problem Skin
When
looking at skin concerns, it appears that overall, both men and women are
paying more attention to the ‘what’ and the ‘how to resolve it’. A recent study
of 92 dermatology clinics found a 200% rise in the number of adults seeking
specialist acne treatment (whatclinic.com).
Skin
conditions on the rise include rosacea and pigmentation. Rosacea treatment
enquiries are up by 92%, double compared to the year before. Hyperpigmentation,
caused by the overproduction of the pigment Melanin, resulting in darker
patches on the skin, makes the skin look uneven and ages the skin.
60%
of British people currently suffer from or have suffered from a skin condition
at some point during their lifetime.
Rosacea
So, what has caused this
rise in skin concerns?
DIET – sugar and
processed foods
Diets
high in sugar, lacking nutrients and full of processed foods, can lead to a
host of adverse health issues, including heart disease, weight gain and skin
problems. Yet, as a nation, we are consuming more sugar and processed foods
than ever before. The World Health Organisation has stated that people should
aim to get just 5% of their daily calories from sugary goods. However, the
average is 12.3% for adults under 65 according to the national diet and
nutrition survey (NDNS). Sugar can trigger a spike in blood sugar levels. This
increases levels of insulin that can cause skin problems such as acne and
rosacea. In fact, an overview of research carried out over the past 50 years
has found that eating foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) not only
aggravated acne, but in some cases triggered it too. (Acne: The Role of Medical
Nutritional Therapy – Journal of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
HORMONES and stress factors
A
survey carried out by AXA Insurance of 4000 people found that 4 out of 5 adults
feel stressed during a typical week, while almost 1 in 10 were stressed all the
time. There is now a greater understanding of the link between stress and
adverse effects on skin health. For example, stress hormones trigger
overproduction of sebum that can create or worsen acne. Raised levels of stress
hormones promote the loss of water from the skin (Transepidermal Water Loss –
TEWL) resulting in dry and dull skin. And hormonal imbalances such as PMS,
pregnancy, puberty and menopause equally cause havoc to the skin.
ENVIRONMENTAL Factors
Daily
exposure to free radicals, including pollution, UVA/UVB rays can also lead to
various skin issues. UV damage is the number 1 cause of disturbed functioning
skin. Some damaging results are not seen on the surface until years later e.g.
pigmentation marks, excessive wrinkles, leathery texture. Although more than
eight out of ten people are worried about skin cancer, 72% have been sunburnt
in the past year (British Association of Dermatologists).
Air
pollution leads to premature ageing by accelerating wrinkles and age spots according
to emerging scientific research (Journal of Investigative Dermatology: Traffic
Related Air Pollution Contributes to Development of Facial Lentigines)
These
situations and conditions can be helped and improved with the support of a Skin
Aesthetician and a personalised programme of skin repair and rejuvenation.
If you have any concerns about
skin problems or skin irritations, please give me a call on 01748
889350 or send me an email at salon@gingertreebeauty.co.uk,
I have invested in the latest advanced skincare equipment and can offer specialised
treatments and that can be tailor made to help.
Thank
You,
Kathy x
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