Getting your hair cut when your skin is challenging, both on your face, neck and scalp is one of the hardest things to navigate. It can mean sometimes people go years without having a haircut. There are so many reasons why this is so hard. This blog looks at the reasons why and what you can do to stay safe and avoid a skin flare. 10 reasons I find getting my hair cut … [Read more...]
Are you a dermatologist? We need you!
This is a very quick plea for a dermatologist to work with a the brilliant natural skin care brand Balmonds. This is a paid project, so please pass this on to any dermatologists you know who you think might be interested. Qualification criteria They are looking for a dermatologist with over five years experience in clinical practise with experience in the field of … [Read more...]
Why I threw out all my old bras
Those of you who follow What Allergy regularly may have seen a previous blog about soft, comfy non-wired bras; I went down a rabbit hole of research and discovered loads of options. Check out "Wireless comfy soft bras for sensitive skin" for the full run down of kinder bras for those sensitive types out there. But first, a rant about boobs and bras! Your boobs are the … [Read more...]
10 simple hacks to safely patch test your skincare
If you have sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis or topical steroid withdrawal it's likely you've tried a hundred different products with little success. Many skin care brands can cause irritation to allergy prone skin so you need to be careful, always check ingredients and ALWAYS patch test before using. What is skin care testing? Not to be confused with allergy patch … [Read more...]
OMG! Me in a film on eczema and mental health
In June this year I joined Lucy from Balmonds Skincare at ITN studies to take part in a video with the British Skin Foundation called Skin: Below the Surface, hosted by Louise Minchin. You can watch the Balmonds clip here: The short film explores the importance of having choice in your own skin care, agency to follow a natural healing path, representation of different skin … [Read more...]