The skin or integumentary system is one of the largest detoxifying system in the body.

Interconnected to the lymph system our body's skin works diluting and dispersing evaporates of water, minerals and biochemical waste products.

Genetics plays a big part in the density, texture, flexibility and resilience of skin.

As an Adolescence having excess oil expelled thru the skin can be a problem however it will almost always resolve without damage. Your diet and cleaning habits definitely relate to out breaks of Acne.

Most of us a little past our prime need to hydrate our skin on a regular basis and even do an exfoliating scrub yearly to re stimulate natural oils.

Everyone should have a small 6" aloe plant in the window sill of their kitchen. Aloe is an incredible healing gel especially for burns.

Skin cancer is growing at an alarming rate and everyone should be checked yearly for potential problems.

Using sun screen for UV A and B is important for skin protection.

Your skin absorbs Vit D from sunlight and it is very important to help your immune system stay strong.

Using very finely ground corn meal to scrub your body can be a great tool for exfoliating.  Be careful not to use to much and clog your drains.

Massage is a great tool to revitalize the elasticity and tone to the skin.

Lymph gland massage can have a heavy detoxifying effect on the body and can be very useful with those fighting cancer and chemo treatments.

Smoking has an increase aging process related to the skin.

A skin tag test can be done on the back of your hand by lightly pinching the skin and pulling it up, letting it go and then watching it return to normal. This should happen very quickly. If your skin stays in the up position after you release it you could be in deep trouble. Re-hydrate right away!!!

Scars can be treated with acupuncture for size reduction.