FreeFrom skincare products are something I'm really interested in. It's confusing how many products are sold as natural and skin friendly, when in fact they are anything but. The people at SkinsMatter have done the same for freefrom skincare products as they did for freefrom foods and having been a judge for the Freefrom Food Awards I can only hazard a guess at how complex … [Read more...]
Allergic to Dove soap ingredients?
Cosmetic and skincare products sold as 'hypoallergenic', 'all natural' or 'organic' can be very misleading and often, for some of us very sensitive types, anything but kind and gentle to our skin. Cosmetic products are not bound by law to ommit any particular known allergens and most don't have a full list of ingredients on product packaging. So what do these terms mean? … [Read more...]
‘Origins long wearing concealer’ for covering up skin rashes
Makeup can contain many harsh chemicals, colourings, fillers, perfumes and other noxious substances that those with sensitive skin may react to, but let's face it, there are times when makeup is needed, and when red blotchy skin could do with a bit of camouflage. What do you do when the day before that wedding, a friends party or a meal out and you have a skin flare-up. A … [Read more...]
20 tips for coping with an eczema flare up
Over the years you learn to cope with eczema. You know you'll never be quite free but once you can get a handle on keeping your skin moisturised and avoiding the things that trigger flare ups it gets easier. Some people do grow out of it but sadly that is not the fate for all of us. Some people have cyclical flare ups which seems to be the route I'm taking. I have no idea … [Read more...]
Allergic to washing up liquid
One week after my first judging session for the freefrom food awards and I have learnt another allergy lesson, and this thanks to the amazing care and attention from Michelle, Cressida and Katherine. Having someone on the judging panel with real allergies, and not just one, but many, posed a few logistical, safety and process problems for the freefrom management team. They … [Read more...]