I loved this blog post by Deborah Cicurel for Metro.co.uk, "17 things you'll only know if you have eczema". It made me smile because I do most of those things and because it's good to smile about our trials and remember that we have this condition but it's not so bad. We get by with our strange habits and coping mechanisms. So here are a few of my own... any of these sound … [Read more...]
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Pros and Cons of washing hair with rhassoul clay
If you have a dry sensitive scalp, eczema, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis this simple yet effective way to wash your hair could really be a game changer. Just one simple ingredient mixed with water gets your hair really shiny and squeaky clean with the need for stripping oils from the scalp or hair. First hand experience washing my hair with rhassoul clay I have been … [Read more...]
Balmonds Bath and Body Oil tested!
Have you tried Balmonds Bath and Body Oil.? I'm trying it at the moment and it's lush... Balmonds Bath and Body Oil acts as a replacement for a regular bath emollient, specially formulated to give protection and deliver moisture to sore skin during bathing. Ingredients Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - to nourish skinCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil … [Read more...]
Itchy palms or soles of feet – is this a sign of an allergy?
Just this week I've noticed something strange has been happening. When you have allergies and eczema you get used to that - makes life interesting (Not!). So this is the thing. The palms of my hands and the soles of my feet have been itching, they've been on fire and so tight and scratchy but I cannot see any rash or obvious hives to show for it. If I feel the skin I can … [Read more...]
5 things to help your dry scalp eczema or psoriasis
If you've ever had scalp eczema or an itchy scalp you will know how maddening it can be. Sometimes you wonder if you might even have nits and the dry skin flaking is embarrassing. Because eczema on the scalp is harder to treat it can get out of hand, hiding unseen under your hair - how do you keep your scalp moisturised without leaving your hair greasy? Here are a few … [Read more...]