Sher system (uncorrupted!)

[Guest guest]

Now then,

<Okay, I've reformatted the whole thing and added

a bit more - hope it's not corrupt this time!>

Just thought that I’d put pen to paper and let you

all know how my rosacea is going. I’ve had it since

about 16 (redness/chronic flushing), but right now

(20) my skin is really beginning to deteriorate. I

also suffer from ocular rosacea.

I’m currently using a UK skincare system that is so far

the best thing I’ve used on my skin it doesn’t

claim to cure rosacea, but helps with the soreness

and tenderness of the skin. The one

downside is that it is bloody expensive but for

me, anything that helps is worthwhile. I’d previously

been using the rosace-ltd disks, which didn’t

work for me (made me even drier and more sensitive).

The system has been designed by a Mrs. Helen and Glenda

Sher and they have been selling it for about

10 years in the uk I think, but recent articles in the

press over here about the success of the system has

brought it to my attention.

I’ll include here as much information on how it works,

and maybe Dr. Sy or Dr. Nase (or anyone else)

would like to comment? I’ll include as much information

that the Sher system supplies that I think is

important and that I can be bothered to type in! A fair

amount of information about what rosacea is is

included in the system...

Any directly quoted information taken directly from the

literature is in square brackets [like this].

The Sher system doesn’t claim to cure rosacea

[Can cea be cured? No, but it can be treated.

Treatment is aimed at calming the skin, controlling

the symptoms and generally helping your skin to

look and feel better]

The system involves:

Morning:

Use a basin of water at 94-96 degrees farenheit. Wet

face and hands with water. Apply small amount

of foaming facewash (aqua, sodium, laurenth sulfate,

glycerin, cocamidopropyl, betaine, sodium pca,

paraffin liquidum, agar, tocopheryl acetate,

acrylates/c10-c30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, benzyl

alcohol, methyl chloriosothiazolone, triethanolamine,

cl 17200). Massage gently onto skin. Using the

temperature controlled water, rinse by SPLASHING, 15-20

times (the system stresses the importance

of this stage in healing the skin)...

While the skin is still moist and warm, apply

multi-action serum. The exact ingredients of this aren’t

listed, but the literature describes it thus: (it’s in

liquid form and comes in a bottle with pippette droplet

thing)

[The ultimate in skin repair, multi-action serum is

an advanced formulation containing ingredients

identical to those present in young healthy skin.

Multi-action serum counteracts the daily dehydration

due to central heating, air-conditioning, air travel,

sun, wind and pore-clogging pollutants. Even oily

skins can suffer from dehydration, which can lead to

a dull and flaky complexion. This power

performer contains vitamins a, e and f together with

amino acids and hyaluronic acid, a major

achievement in skincare technology.

Vitamin A - smoothes dry, flaky skin and promotes

cellular growth.

Vitamin E - A recognised healing agent, which

increases oxygen levels.

Vitamin F - An essential ingredient to prevent

dehydration.

Amino Acid - Increases the skin’s elasticity by

strengthening the connective tissues.

Lavender oil - A healing, soothing, antibiotic

essential aromatheraphy oil.

Hyaluronic acid - increases moisture retention

and stimulates skin repair.]

Then apply moisturiser. When you first order the

system, you get three types to try out, and are

advised to give all a try and stick with the one

which best suits your skin. I chose one with the

following ingredients: (judging by the smell/look/

texture of the other two, the ingredients probably

vary quite significantly) Aqua, prunus dulcis (sweet

almond oil), stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, aloe

barbadensis, triethanolamine, tocopheryl acetate,

calendula officinalis, bha, dimethicone,

phenoxethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben,

proplyparaben, butylparaben.

Next step...

[Apply well-shaken SOS lotion to problem areas,

smooth in well with a cotton ball]

Described thus:

[sOS Lotion: Sooth Our Sensitive skins:]

[A special problem solver for women and men,

colour matched and formulated to soothe, protect, heal

and conceal imperfections and trouble spots. The

antiseptic ingredients contain gentle properties that

help reduce inflammation, sos is remarkably effective

for all skin types, including sensitive skin and

rosacea sufferers. Using a cotton ball, apply

well-shaken sos lotion to problem areas and smooth in

well. Sos lotion will calm and soothe the redness

and eliminate stinging, burning and itching. For

women, this product should be applied under foundation.]

At night, the system is very similar, but pre-wash

cleansing formula (again, two can be supplied - one

oil free, one not - try to see which is best) on

dry skin is used before the foaming face wash. It is

applied with fingertips, then removed with a moist

cotton ball. Unfortunately, the ingredients for either

aren’t listed.

As I’ve said, the system seems to suit me, and a

lot of other people have allowed their testamonials to

be included by Helen in the information she sends out

(most report reduction in redness, and supple

feel to the skin - which I would agree with - redness

has gone down a bit). Helen and Glenda will also

work with you to get the system components right

for your skin.

Before she sends you anything, you must fill

in a detailed skin questionnaire. The system has

components for oily/greasy/acne skin as well as

sensitive/rosacea (which is what I’m using).

Finally, some more quotes from the literature:

[The importance of water:

Water is the essential cosmetic aid. The important

thing is the temperature of the water, which, ideally

should be between 94-96f.

Perhaps you have never used warm water in a

skincare routine, but it has many outstanding points -

the most important of which is that it prepares the

skin to accept the rest of your perparations.

IT not only stimulates circulation, but also

regulates and controls the natural balance of the skin.

Warm water will revitalise, hydrate, oxygenate and

detoxify the skin. It also helps to eliminate large pores

and blackheads, making you feel both invigorated

and relaxed, while replacing the moisture we lose

daily.

WHY SPLASH?

The action of rinsing helps the warm water to

encourage the natural function of the skin to form a

balanced, protective mantle. Rinsing encourages

dirt, surface bacteria and dead cells to exfoliate. Do

NOT rinse with running water or you will

eliminate the protective mantle and cancel the benefits.]

The Sher system also has a range of make-up designed

for rosacea/sensitive skin, which as a chap I’ve

not used, but from the testomonials it sounds good.

There are also two SPF20 sunscreens, one with oil

(for dry skin), and a gel without (for oily/sensitive).

You can ask for an information pack by writing to:

The Sher System

30 New Bond Stree

London

W1Y 9HD

Phone: 0

Fax: 0

Okay, I probably should have included more information,

but my fingers are dead. Comments anyone?

Anyone else used the system? Prices are about 17 uk

pounds sterling for the facewash, 17 for the pre-

wash cleanse, and 32 quid for other components, e.g.

moisturiser, serum, extra help cream (pat under

the eyes at night), etc. Helen and Glenda are very

professional and sympathetic in their dealings, and a

consultation can be had with them in London.

After reading Dr. Nase’s and Sy’s comments about the

effectiveness about safflower and jajobo (?)

oils, I’m tempted to apply these as well as the

multi-action serum...

In the past I've tried doxycycline/tetracycline,

as well as metrogel and another antibiotic topical

(cycline?). Not got on with any of them to reduce

redness. Am going to the doctor's this week with

information about antihistamines that Dr. Nase

has supplied to see what is said.

I'm also taking the following supplements:

L-Glutamine

Selenium

Zinc (15mg)

Super B Complex

Vitamin E (100iu)

Vitamin C (250mg)

Vitamin A (20mg)

Evening Primrose Oil (1000mg)

Cod Liver Oil (1000mg)

Multi-vitamin tablet (recommended EU dosage)

All because they contain Some Thing Good For The

Skin (supposedly).

My skin at the moment is far better than it was,

say, 3/4 months ago - still suffering from flushing

of course, but when the skin is moist it never

seems that bad. Hopefully the anti-histamines and

future advice here can help reduce that. At the

moment, the dryness/grittiness of eyes, eyelid and

under the eyes is the most noticable problem for

me. And the cold weather in the UK at the moment

certainly isn't helping matters.

I hope everyone here is drinking plenty of water.

If I ever feel hot, I try to drink a pint of cold

water - this DEFINATELY helps reduce flushing.

I've found that filtered water (you know those filter

beaker things that you put in the fridge) is

best, probably for lack of impurities and extra

coolness.

Comments/questions?!?

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Reid, Software Engineering

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