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Dear {{Name}}, It’s widely accepted that you can’t cure seborrheic dermatiits and I’m not saying that’s wrong. However, there is a huge misconception that seborrheic dermatitis is a diagnosis rather than a symptom and treatment is entirely focused on topical skincare to combat this disease. I’m saying there’s a lot more to it. I believe seborrheic dermatitis is a symptom and to really control it (and dare I say cure it) we need to look much deeper than our skin. Long-term readers will know I keep harping on these 5 factors as the root causes of seb derm: – Malassezia yeast overgrowth – Skin microbiome imbalance – Sebaceous gland activity and lipid composition – Impaired skin barrier – Hyperactive immune response to Malassezia The existence of these factors at the same time in susceptible individuals is what triggers seb derm. That’s why some people have seb derm and others don’t. Check out my latest article on how to prevent seb derm. I go into these 5 root causes and talk about how you can make skincare, lifestyle and diet changes. I also wrote about orange oil for seb derm. Spoiler alert: Orange oil has good antifungal properties but I’m not a fan. Interesting finds: It will be mother’s day soon! Whether it’s for you or for the special woman in your life, Plant Therapy has an awesome Lava Rock Passive Diffuser and Mother’s Retreat Essential Oil Blend Bundle for the awesome price of $20.99! |
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Readers’ Questions: My 16 yo daughter has both seb derm and rosacea and it’s hard finding products that help both conditions because so many ingredients in rosacea products aggravate seb derm. We’d thought that jojoba was a no go for seb derm because the long-chain fatty acids, but you obviously don’t agree. just wondering if this is based on your own experience or research? any tips would be great. we’ve avoided jojoba oil but would love to try to use if it is SD-safe. Jojoba oil is safe for seb derm due to both research and personal experience. It’s actually liquid wax that is high in antioxidants and has a fatty acid profile that closely resembles our natural sebum. More importantly, it’s low in oleic acid. You can read more about jojoba oil in this article. However, if I were to recommend one face oil, it would be squalane oil. I wrote about it here: https://madamewell.com/squalane-oil-seborrheic-dermatitis/ Your daughter may not need to use face oil at all. I often find a gentle moisturizer is enough for teenagers because their skin has plenty of its own oils. * If you have a question for me, hit reply to this email and send it through. Stay healthy, happy, safe and rash-free! Until next week, Sharon G. |