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...]
Why I love Balmonds eczema skincare
And why I'm proud to be a Balmonds Ambassador. I've been an Ambassador for Balmonds products now for many years and first discovered the company whilst speaking at the Allergy Show. Someone from the company had been watching my talk and came over to gift me a free jar and I've been a huge fan ever since. That very first product was their Skin Salvation emollient and that … [Read more...]
Shampoo for eczema and TSW
I'm using two shampoos at the moment. I switch it up, try different things and also get samples sent to me from brands on Instagram and also through judging for the Free From Skincare Awards so I'm not always that loyal... Sorry! I've tested loads of shampoos to find something that is kind to my dry, flaky, sore scalp and also makes my hair shiny and soft. More recently I'm … [Read more...]
Skin picking, dermatillomania, excoriation advice
Now this is a subject very close to my heart, Skin Picking! The medical term for skin picking is dermatillomania or excoriation and I think I've got it big time. I am terrible for picking flakes of skin and scabs. Mainly it's scabs before they're healed and skin flakes because there are just so many of them! I can sit for hours picking. But if I have clear skin, I'm not … [Read more...]
Positive Affirmations for your skin
It might sound cheesy, but the more you tell yourself good things the more you brain is tricked into believing it. And this works even if you are lying through gritted teeth. And you wanna know why? Because if you're like me, you've been feeding your brain negative stuff your whole life. When the voice in your head is mean, and that's the only voice it hears, what choice … [Read more...]