Skin Health
Beauty is more than skin deep..
I absolutely love what I do for clients inner health but as I began to review and find topical solutions to skin health, the market was lacking a clean but effective skincare range. With a deep understanding of what the skin requires to function healthy, in 2016 Cassandra formulated and launched the cosmeceutical clean beauty range Ocinium.
Cassandra will use her expertise in products, ingredients and dermatology research to personalise the recommendations to your skincare goals and provide you the tools you need to love your skin. Now this range is found in many holistic skin salons and clinics in Australia.
By approaching skin from the inside out we can assess and take a closer look at the imbalances in the body, these may include hormones, nutritional deficiencies, liver function, blood sugar dysregulation, genetics, oxidative stress and inflammation, environmental exposure and lifestyle factors including harmful skincare products that are contributing to the skin condition.
Just like our gut, our skin has its own microbiome which helps to regulate the skins immunity, inflammation, moisture balance, and oil control, keeping it clear of blemishes, breakouts, sensitivity and premature aging. Disrupting the skins delicate microbiome, impairs the skins barrier function leading to dry, sensitive skin, inflammation and the development of skin conditions.
When it comes to our skin, it is constantly responding to new triggers in the internal and external environments. Some people may be more prone to inflammatory conditions such as acne, rosacea or eczema, while others may be more prone to collagen degradation, pigmentation, dryness and itching. Your genetics, diet, lifestyle, environment, antibiotics, medications and your skincare routine are all common influences of skin health and skin conditions.
Your body is constantly goes through changes, and so do your hormones. With age, changes in certain hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, affect your skin as well. Your body works with the hormones to keep a balance, but if even one hormone is off balance, you begin developing skin issues such as dryness, acne, fine lines, wrinkles and rosacea.
Hormonal imbalance and disturbances such as infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can be the cause of your consistent skin problems. The two main hormones at play are estrogen and progesterone which fluctuate widely throughout the menstrual cycle. Excess hormones in your body, like testosterone, stimulate the oil glands, causing cystic breakouts and acne.
The withdrawal of medications used for the treatment of skin acne such as the oral contraceptive pill and roaccutane can also flare skin. Supporting natural hormonal balance, optimising nutrient levels prior to withdrawal of these medications will make the transition less stressful.
Advancements in functional pathology testing such as salivary hormones, nutrient assessment, the gut microbiome, histamine intolerance and detoxification take the guess work out of what is occurring at a cellular level so you can achieve the best possible outcomes for healthy skin.
