You heard it here first! Kissing is good for you. Well we all know that, but kissing when you have eczema and allergies could be particularly beneficial! I love this piece of news, more proof that snogging is seriously underated and I can't think of a much better treatment for eczema and allergies, can you? [Thank you Kym for this gem of news] This study, conducted by … [Read more...]
Top 10 Irritant and SLS free shampoos for eczema skin – an update
At the beginning of this year I started my search for the perfect shampoo for my eczema scalp and sensitive skin. It seemed that this was no easy task. Read "10 shampoos for dry scalps, sensitive skin and eczema" here and you'll discover that buying products recommended for eczema skin doesn't always mean that it will be suitable. Many of these, recommended in health food … [Read more...]
Why my allergies make me a super being
One day you'll look back and wish you'd had allergies like me because my immune system makes me super human. They give me the power to eradicate the common cold within hours and I never get ill (oh the irony... I will now won't I?). My immune system is on fire - it is churning out everything it doesn't want and leaving me a force to be reckoned with. My body is a temple. … [Read more...]
Soft, luxurious pyjamas for eczema skin
This month I've been testing some very interesting copper infused super soft fabric ladies pyjamas with amazing health giving benefits. If you have eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis or sensitive dry skin then this blog post is for you. Anyone with eczema will know that nighttime can be the worst time. It's a perfect melting pot for itching and scratching. You get warm and for some … [Read more...]
The FreeFrom Skincare Awards 2015 shortlist is announced!
Last week I spent a very fun day at Skins Matters Towers looking at all the lovely skincare products entered into the problem skin category. Never have I felt so lucky to have eczema! We had a really great day and it was lovely to see Alex Gazzola - coeliac and health journalist, Michelle Berreidale-Johnson of Foods Matter and Sue Cane (gluten free beer expert). It was also … [Read more...]