Yes I know it's winter, but some us of live in a perpetual heat wave! I am really struggling to regulate my temperature these days, which could be a symptom of going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal, as the skin heals, it has to learn again how to sweat and detect the external temperature and it seems to often over heat. It could also be the menopause... more coming on that … [Read more...]
Wireless, comfy bras for sensitive, eczema and TSW skin
I've never liked bras much, they cost a lot of money and most of us just want to take them off the minute we get home. Having a sore, painful skin condition adds an extra complication to this every day clothing item. Have you ever wished your bra was softer, more comfortable and less irritating? I've toyed with the idea of ditching the bra and just burning them all but as … [Read more...]
The first natural supplement for skin
I'm really excited about this new skin supplement brand called Pellamex, the world’s first supplement created for eczema and dry skin. I'm lucky to have been sent a month's supply to try and today I had the first gel. The story behind Pellamex The first of its kind in the global market, Pellamex has been formulated by leading skin biologist, Dr Neil Gibbs alongside a … [Read more...]
Can a water softener help eczema?
I’ve often wondered whether investing in a water softener at home could help my skin. Living in a very hard water area, my skin has always felt tight, stiff and dry after bathing and the difference when staying in soft water areas was always markedly better.I also bathed in lake Windermere a few years ago and that natural pure water felt amazing against my skin too and didn’t … [Read more...]
Win Westlab Dead Sea Salt for eczema skin
Because it's National Eczema Awareness Week from the 13th to the 19th September, the amazing people at Westlab are giving away 500 packs of Dead sea salts which are great for anyone with dry, sensitive or eczema skin. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning one is to join their mailing list during National Awareness Week, which runs from the 13th 19th … [Read more...]