If you have a latex allergy the chances are you are also allergic to plasters. I have known about my allergy to sticky plasters for years and usually have a stock of the hypo allergenic plasters but when you get an injury that requires something more that just a plaster what can you use? I managed to get a branch embedded into my arm the other day resulting in a nasty oozing … [Read more...]
2017 New Year Resolutions… taking control!
This year I'm going to get my focus back and find my caring side. For too long I've been in denial, that I already cut out so many things so why shouldn't I indulge in freefrom processed foods as a treat and enjoy alcohol when I feel like it. I don't need to watch my weight and I already cut out dairy, wheat, soya, nuts and celery and tomato for health reasons so why limit … [Read more...]
Natural, non-irritant shampoo for dry, eczema scalps
One of my real bugbears and struggles is finding good, natural shampoo that doesn't make my scalp dry, itchyand sore. I've blogged about this a great deal. And this year I am mourning the demise of my favourite shampoo, Skin Blossom Organic herbal shampoo which has been discontinued... :( I have been searching the globe for bottles of this shampoo and the stocks appear … [Read more...]
What’s the future of freefrom skincare?
Reading the Telegraph Saturday magazine this weekend I read a feature by Victoria Hall, their acting beauty director who said that, and I quote... "Two thirds of women believe that what they eat directly impacts on how their skin looks so expect to see edible ingredients increasingly listed on your creams and serums. From superfoods such as chia, broccoli and kale to … [Read more...]
2016 eczema and allergy highlights
It's been a long year and in many ways a very challenging one but it's easy to forget the highlights and focus on the negatives. I'm not sad to see the back of this year but I have a lot to be thankful for... Eczema and Allergy highlights for 2016 Lots of great things happened this year and it's a time of reflection as well as looking forward, always learning and continually … [Read more...]