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‘Psychodermic’ is an amalgamation of the words, ‘psycho,’ relating to the mind, and ‘dermic,’ relating to the skin.
Some skin concerns cannot be resolved via traditional methods alone. While traditional skin care practices address physical or external factors, they do not address the psychological or internal influences that are equally capable of disrupting the skin’s health and functioning. Psychodermic Analysis uniquely addresses these underlying factors.
No, Psychodermic Analysis is not a form of character or personality analysis; it is a mind-centred skin care methodology.
Psychodermic Analysis involves an entirely different perspective on the skin than traditional skin analysis.
When addressing skin concerns, traditional skin analysis views the skin anatomically, or from a physical perspective. In contrast, Psychodermic Analysis views the skin from both a physical and psychological perspective.
Traditional skin care practices treat the physical aspect of a skin disorder, but identifying and addressing the underlying psychological component is often also required.
The four pillars of Psychodermic Analysis are education, identification, modification, and application. For a more comprehensive understanding of its methodology, please refer to About.
We are not always consciously aware of the intricate mind-body dynamic. Consider, for example, the complex processes behind the simple act of taking a step. Once you decide to move, your brain sends a signal to your limbs, relying on nerves, bones, and muscles to carry out the instruction. Yet, you remain unaware of the underlying processes; you are simply aware that you have moved from one position to another.
Likewise, when it comes to skin health, one may not be consciously aware of the underlying psychological activity governing the corresponding physical activity in the skin, as it occurs at a subconscious level.
Results occur through a complex neurological process called neuroplasticity, which demonstrates that habitual thought patterns change by rewiring the brain with new ones. This process is gradual. There are no quick fixes or immediate solutions for long-term skin health.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a primary structural component of the cerebral cortex and plays a key role in cognitive function. Research suggests that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA positively affects cognitive function and capacity. It directly influences signalling pathways, neuronal function, and synaptic plasticity. DHA also preserves cell membrane health and strengthens neuroprotection. This preservation is vital as cell membranes regulate entry into a cell and control receptor function, facilitating cellular communication.
As DHA enables fluid and effective communication between neurons, ample DHA in the brain ensures that neurons are sufficiently able to communicate with each other. This communication is essential for thinking, learning, reasoning, decision making, and memory.
DHA supplementation pairs well with Psychodermic Analysis to provide additional cognitive support when attempting to identify and modify deeply ingrained cognitive and emotional patterns by facilitating neuroplasticity.
While DHA is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid found within the brain’s cell membranes, the human body is not efficient at synthesising DHA. Therefore, we are dependent upon dietary sources to provide our daily requirements. However, recent studies have shown that the modern diet typically lacks appreciable amounts of DHA; therefore, maintaining optimal levels often requires the addition of supplemental sources of DHA.
As omega-3 fatty acids are required by every cell in the human body, in addition to supporting enhanced cognitive function and capacity, the positive benefits of DHA supplementation also extend to the health and repair of the integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems.
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All audio voice-over content is written by Leigh-Ann Comarmond and recorded in a professional recording studio by a voice-over artist. Once the vocals have been recorded, a professional audio and mix engineer then formats and integrates them into an instrumental backing track that is a custom-composed piece.
Research has demonstrated that reading print material is the most effective means of learning and, subsequently, retaining knowledge in the long term.
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After areas requiring attention are identified, recommendations are provided so you can address these findings independently, with post-analysis support available if needed. As change is self-directed and self-implemented, face-to-face support is not required.
Face-to-face sessions are not required. The Signature Program is a premium, highly personalised offering available only at select times throughout the year. Enrolment is strictly limited, with acceptance granted via a formal application process. Ideally suited for those seeking remote access and a self-paced approach, with the option of dedicated telephone support if desired, this program is optimally delivered in this manner to ensure accessibility regardless of location.
Having your report provided in a written physical hard copy format is advantageous for several reasons. You do not need to concern yourself with trying to take notes during online face-to-face appointments, nor do you need to pause and/or rewind video content, as is often the case with online/digital courses.
For further information regarding this matter, please refer to Your Report.
Modern science describes thoughts as electromagnetic patterns of neuronal activity, with each thought possessing a unique frequency or wave pattern. Psychodermic Biotherapy Remedies are energetic preparations that employ the electrical field or vibrational energy of specific flowers to influence the energetic field of the human mind. Recent scientific findings indicate that honey bees are also sensitive and responsive to such energy fields.
For further independent reading regarding this matter, please refer to the articles linked below:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/bees-can-sense-the-electric-fields-of-flowers
https://www.npr.org/2013/02/22/172611866/honey-its-electric-bees-sense-charge-on-flowers
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Please allow 10 business days for the completion of your report. Once your Psychodermic Analysis has been completed, you will receive an email to inform you. This will include a tracking number so that you can monitor its progress in transit.
Every effort is taken to deliver your item(s) to you within an acceptable time frame. However, no guarantee of any firm delivery date can be provided once any items have been dispatched.
For further information, please refer to tracking details provided to you upon dispatch.
The systematic practice of engaging in a Cognitive Reframing Cycle is progressive, with cumulative benefits arising from small, consistent changes in daily practice becoming evident over time.
It is also important to note that, just as every individual’s skin lifecycle is unique, the pace of psychological adaptation and the formation of new thinking patterns will vary from person to person. As such, outcomes and rates of change cannot be standardised to a fixed time frame, as they vary between individuals.
The word ‘Equanimity’ is characterised by the ability to maintain psychological and emotional composure to remain calm and non-reactive in the face of difficult, distressful, or challenging situations.
While multiple factors contribute to ageing of the skin, the Equanimity Facial focuses on two interconnected pathways: increased mimetic muscle activation and stress-related influences on skin structure involving collagen integrity. The first pathway involves alterations in neuromuscular activity that may increase repetitive facial movement patterns and muscle tension. The second focuses on stress responses associated with hormonal and cellular processes that may influence collagen integrity, affecting the skin’s structural resilience and ability to withstand mechanical stress over time.
Research in psychology and neuroscience recognises that psychological experiences can influence physiological responses, including facial muscle activity and tension, while physical states can also influence emotional experience. This bidirectional relationship helps explain why addressing both the psychological factors associated with stress responses and the physical patterns of facial muscle activation provides a more comprehensive approach to supporting relaxation, reducing habitual facial tension, and enhancing skin appearance and overall facial well-being.
The title is both a literal and metaphorical designation. Literally, the term ‘facial’ defines the specific anatomical focus of the treatment: the craniofacial muscles and the facial skin. Metaphorically, it serves as a familiar entry point into the discipline of skin health.
Ageing is an inevitable process of life. Excessive psychological concern about ageing can be counterproductive given its natural inevitability. Rather than attempting to defy the ageing process, the Psychodermic Analysis approach equates rejuvenation with a relaxed and well-rested appearance rather than a line-free appearance.
Therefore, the Psychodermic Analysis standpoint can be viewed as one that addresses the underlying psychological component of stress-induced premature ageing, with the objective of restoring psychological and physiological composure and repose, rather than the objective of achieving an expressionless or line-free face.
In doing so, Psychodermic Analysis takes an intelligent-ageing stance on skin care, focusing on the pursuit of optimal skin health and functioning, as opposed to anti-ageing.
All psychotherapeutic interventions in the Psychodermic Analysis portfolio are initially referred to as “mind-based treatments” as they form an integral part of a comprehensive skin treatment plan. Thereafter, the term “treatments” is used for ease of reading.
Équilibre is a French word meaning “balance” or “equilibrium.”
It is pronounced ay-kee-leebr.
Comarmond is pronounced koh-MAR-muhn (the “d” is silent).
For reference, the final syllable rhymes with “London”.
