Getting your hair cut when your skin is challenging, both on your face, neck and scalp is one of the hardest things to navigate. It can mean sometimes people go years without having a haircut. There are so many reasons why this is so hard. This blog looks at the reasons why and what you can do to stay safe and avoid a skin flare. 10 reasons I find getting my hair cut … [Read more...]
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Why you should never use SLS but SLES is the best!
If you have sensitive skin the chances are you'll know all about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and how bad it can be for the skin. It used to be an ingredient in all the eczema and dry skin emollients but is now widely known to be a skin irritant. You'll see so many products labelled as SLS free. But what about SLES? Many people wrongly assume these two skincare ingredients … [Read more...]
Honey for eczema: Exploring the benefits & proper usage
Winter is here, and dryness of the skin is one of the main concerns both men and women face in cold areas. The problem gets severe for those with skin conditions like eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterised by dry, itchy, and flared skin. It is a common condition that affects people of all ages; it is most common in … [Read more...]
Top 20 gifts for someone with eczema or TSW
Buying gifts for someone with sensitive skin, or with topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) and also potentially someone going through a really terrible time too, can be daunting. You can't reach for the obvious chocolates and smellies as they may well be avoiding skin care products and watching what they eat. Unsuitable gifts It can be very easy to get it completely wrong … [Read more...]
FREE ‘Skin Conditions Guide’ to eczema
If you have any kind of inflammatory skin condition, check out this new FREE Skin Conditions guide from Balmonds. It is jam packed with well researched and beautifully put together information including: What are skin conditions?What causes them?What can you do about them? I'm very proud to have played a small part in contributing some content for the section on … [Read more...]