Well, it finally got me! After managing not to catch Covid-19 through the whole pandemic, my body finally succumbed. Many people have begun to forget about Covid now; it's a bad dream, a distant memory, not a concern any more. Certainly since government advice is that we don't even need to test or isolate any more, it seems like Covid might be on the way out. Worried … [Read more...]
Paraffin is the worst thing for eczema
Paraffin emollients are the first line of treatment for people with eczema. Nearly all mainstream emollients prescribed or recommended for people with dry eczematous skin contain predominantly paraffin. Look at your tubs and tubes and they will all be high in paraffin wax or other derivatives. If you have eczema, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis you will doubtless know the … [Read more...]
Please cover up your eczema / psoriasis, it offends me
Imagine you're a guest at a friend's wedding and the bride asks you to go home and cover your skin because she doesn't want other guests having to ask about and being put off their food. What would you do? I've just read an article, "Woman leaves friend's wedding after being called out for not covering her skin." and it's sparked a whole debate in a whatsapp group I'm in. … [Read more...]
Roundup of sensitive skin deodorants
This is such a hot topic for me, having struggled with both shaving due to very sensitive skin and also finding a deodorant that doesn't irritate my skin. I have spent HOURS researching this, so I thought I'd share my findings with you guys. I hope it helps. For transparency, I've not used all of the below, but some I have tested and loved. Bionsen was my go to for years and … [Read more...]
Are you taking collagen for your eczema skin?
There are loads of skin health trends at the moment but one that seems really popular is taking collagen supplements. Firstly it's not just for women, men can benefit from taking collagen too. But it's a real buzz word and there are so many brands out there. How do you choose one and how does collagen work? Different ways to take collagen There are lots of different … [Read more...]