PLEASE NOTE - SINCE WRITING THIS BLOG I HAVE CUT OUT PROTOPIC AND ALL TOPICAL STEROIDS AND WISH I HAD NEVER EVER USED THEM. I WENT DRUG FREE IN JAN 2019 AND AM STILL HEALNG. I QUIT PROTOPIC IN APRIL 2019. TO FIND OUT WHY PLEASE READ, "How I got hooked on drugs" here. I have been blogging since Feb 2019 about this journey so visit the TSW tab in the menu bar above or in the TSW … [Read more...]
Balmonds Bath and Body Oil tested!
Have you tried Balmonds Bath and Body Oil.? I'm trying it at the moment and it's lush... Balmonds Bath and Body Oil acts as a replacement for a regular bath emollient, specially formulated to give protection and deliver moisture to sore skin during bathing. Ingredients Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - to nourish skinCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil … [Read more...]
iPads can cause nickel allergy
If you have a nickel allergy then you probably know the main things to avoid like metal objects, coins, zips, studs on clothes, jewellery, certain foods even. The list of things containing nickel is endless but had you ever considered that your beloved phone or trusty iPad could cointain nickel? This subject has been on my mind since the 'itchy palms' fiasco, but on closer … [Read more...]
Itchy palms or soles of feet – is this a sign of an allergy?
Just this week I've noticed something strange has been happening. When you have allergies and eczema you get used to that - makes life interesting (Not!). So this is the thing. The palms of my hands and the soles of my feet have been itching, they've been on fire and so tight and scratchy but I cannot see any rash or obvious hives to show for it. If I feel the skin I can … [Read more...]
Five alluminium and paraben free natural deodorants
What deodorant do you wear if you have sensitive skin? Some high street anti-perspirants can be too harsh and irritate dry or sensitive skin, especially if you have eczema but there are quite a few natural alternatives out there. Even if you don't have sensitive skin there are many arguments against smothering your armpits with chemicals just to stop you sweating. … [Read more...]