Reasons for this blog

First of all, thank you for visiting my blog. Secondly, in this article I want to share with you my reasons for starting this blog as well as to bring you to enlightment regarding your skin, how to take care of your skin and of the myths and hidden secrets that the cosmetic industry are hiding from us; the consumer.

I strongly believe that knowledge is power. In this case, the power that you have to:

* understand and  take care of your skin
* make the right informative decition when it comes to choosing the correct skincare product
* younger looking healthy skin regardless your age
 www.skincarekdl.comkarel@skincarekdl.com

WHO AM I

My name is Karel Vermeulen. I am a highly paid successfull entrepeneur with my own beauty salon; Male Wellbeing Thereapeutic Treatments (www.malewellbeing.co.za); situated in Mouillie Point Cape Town that I started in December 2006.

In May 2008 I got my light bulp idea to create and have my own skincare product range. Being a therapist by trade with no chemical or formulating background, it took me 2 years with a lot of research and studing with Aromantic in Scotland to learn  the basics and secrets of the skincare industry.  In July 2010 Karl de L'Eau Natural Skincare were launced, my own skincare brand. All my current products are conveniently available on the web on www.skincarekdl.com.

Reasons for this blog

1. With all the research and self study that I did, I was shocked to learn the many hidden bad secrets that the cosmetic industry are hiding from the consumer. This blog is to expose those lies, and secrets to enable you to make the correct informative choice regarding your skin care products and skin care regimen.

2. I would love to help you in taking care of your skin according to your skin type by sharing and giving uselful skin care tips and suggestions that are easy to follow and apply.

3. I would like to keep you informed regardinig the process and growth of Karl de L'Eau Natural Skincare as I believe that my story can be inspiring for you NOT to give up on your dreams and live the life and be the perosn  that God / Uiverse has intended for you to be.

Postings

Every week I will be post some skin care tips and advice as well as some hidden secrets, what to look out for and what not to buy.

If you have any questions, suggestions or advice, please feel free to contact me on karel@skincarekdl.com or my cell: 0786776979 or land line 021-8014233.

 You have the power to choose who you want to be!

CHOOSE NOW!

 

You are what you eat

 

Skin care Tip #2

1.      YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT (FOOD AND VITMAMINS FOR A HEALTHY SKIN)

Your skin tends to reflect what you eat.  What you put into your body is just as important to skin health as what you put on your skin. You cannot separate the two.

Healthy skin is smooth, soft, evenly toned-in short beautiful! Unhealthy skin can be defined by its rough texture, abnormal coloration, dryness and oiliness, and skin that are inappropriate for you age.

Try to eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins, and antioxidants.  Emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins, and drink plenty of pure water every day.

Top 10 Wrinkle Fighting Foods

Leafy green veggies like spinach – A great source of the antioxidant, lutein.  Lutein helps keep the skin healthy, hydrated and elastic.  The recommended daily intake for leafy green vegetables is about 10mb or 4oz.

Beans – are an antioxidant as well, and red beans are the best choice.  They help fight free radicals and boost your collagen.

Tomatoes – red, juicy tomatoes are a good antioxidant as well.  When cooked, lycopene is formed.  Lycopene lowers the risk for cancer and it helps keep your skin healthy and younger –looking.

Turkey – a great source of vitamin B.  Like any other meat, it has protein.  Naturally,  

Protein is the body’s building block.  In fact, collagen is the skin’s structural protein

Directly boosts up collagen for repair and growth.

Berries – Goji berries have the strongest concentration of vitamin C than any other citrus fruits.  Aside from that, it also has vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E, and linoleic acid. Flaxseed – rich in Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids.  These acids help in maintain in healthy skin, nails and hair.  Flaxseed can be incorporate with your daily meals for maximum benefits. Remember to crush them first and sprinkle a little in your cottage cheese, whip it up in a smoothie or add it to your cereal.

Beetroot – this vegetable is fibre-enrich and low in calories.  Beetroot is an antioxidant containing anthocyanins which support collagen growth.

Chocolates – rich in polyphenol which helps the body get rid of toxins that cause aging.  It also protects the body from harmful UV damage.  Dark rich chocolate has less sugar and other additives, and in moderation is a delicious way to improve your health and skin.

 Salmon– contains Omega 3 and protein.  Both are very beneficial for your skin.  Apples – eat them with skin on apply them over your face.  Either way, you reap many health benefits.  Apples are rich in alpha-hydroxy acid and fibre

Vitamins

Vitamin A – contains incredible antioxidants that combat the signs of aging in the skin. The properties contained will protect from outside factors such as environment that can age the skin, as well as combat dryness internally (Anti-Age cream, Day and Night moisturiser, Eye Rescue Cream, Eczema & Psoriasis Cream by Karl de L’Eau Natural Skincare).

Vitamin B – all the B Vitamins are just as essential to the skin as it is to hair. Taking Vitamin B supplements will target both areas in prevention for damage and loss (Anti Age Cream, Day & Night Moisturiser, Eye Rescue Cream, Eczema & Psoriasis Cream, Chilblain Cream, Foot Cream, Hand & body Lotion by Karl de L’Eau Natural Skincare).

Vitamin C – boots your immune system it is incredible in combating signs of aging. Vitamin C also targets damage created from the sunk as well as lightens any dark spots. (Anti Age Cream, Day & Night Moisturiser, Eye Rescue Cream, Eczema & Psoriasis Cream, Chilblain Cream by Karl de L’Eau Natural Skincare).

Vitamin D – healthy skin cells will create firm elasticity to the skin that will prevent sagging.

Vitamin E – helps to prevent damage from free radicals such as UV rays and helps to promote moisture to the skin. This is an essential vitamin to combat dryness (all the products by Karl de L’Eau Natural Skincare).

Vitamin K – an essential vitamin to use on the skin around your eyes.  It also helps to reduce the colour of dark circles also helpful with making bruises go away faster. (Eye Rescue Cream by Karl de L’Eau Natural Skincare).

SKIN CARE TIPS FOR MEN

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First impressions are lasting impressions. Your face is the very first thing that people see and most often remember.  We all want to look good. When you look good, you feel good, you have more boldness, you feel empowered and your self-worth grows.

SKIN CARE TIP 1: KNOW YOUR SKIN AND SKIN TYPE

Although a man’s facial skin is thicker than a woman’s-remarkably it is more delicate. You wouldn’t think that this is the case. However, there are some reasons for that:

·         Men historically have taken less care of their skin

·         Men’s skin tends to be exposed more often to damaging environmental elements

·         Daily shaving destroys the hydrolipidic film, leading to loss of natural lubrication and protection

·         Daily shaving also causes scraping and nicks

The skin is the body’s largest organ, with a total surface of about 1.8 square meters and weighing about 11 kilograms. It is a complex system made of multiple layers of tissues that protect our muscles and other organs. It is made up of about 70% water, 25% protein and 2% lipids (fats).

Knowing your skin type is absolutely necessary in order to make a right decision about a proper skin care or treatment for your particular needs. Generally, we can single out five basic skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive with each having particular characteristics and requiring specific care and/ or treatment.

To determine your type, use a simple test with a clean facial tissue to wipe your face in the morning, when you have just woken up.

Normal Skin

The tissue will not reveal any traces of oil. Your skin should feel vibrant, elastic, and supple. It looks clean and smooth and has a good circulation and healthy complexion.

Dry Skin

The paper will be clean, too, but your face skin will feel flaky, dry, and tight after you have wiped it. Dry Skin can easily develop a sallow tone, wrinkles, and fine pores, and prone to aging and irritating.

Oily Skin

The paper will have spots of facial oil on it, corresponding to the areas of your cheeks, nose, and forehead.  Your face usually looks greasy, thick, coarse, and shiny has enlarged pores, and tend to break into acne.

Combination Skin

Most common among adults and increasingly so after the middle period of life. Characterised by a central band of skin which is oilier and more coarsely textured than the rest of the face.

Sensitive Skin

Often have similar qualities to dry skin with the addition of areas that tend to react against both internal and external influences. Sites of reaction might be caused by  allergies, pollution, chemical irritants, illness, extremes of temperature and other unsuitable environmental conditions. The visible signs of reaction include redness dermatitis, chafing, broken veins, capillaries and mild bruising.