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...]
Surviving house renovations with a dust allergy
Living through household renovations is exciting, a massive challenge and also very hard work. The final finished product will be amazing, but by the time it is finished I think I will just want to have a massive clean up and curl up in a ball and sleep! It's soul destroying for a number of reasons... mainly the amount of dust and the fact both me and my husband have a dust … [Read more...]
Top 15 things NOT to put on your skin
Finding suitable skin care products when you have sensitive skin and/or eczema can be hard work. We've all been there, that moment seconds after applying when you know you need to wash the offending oitment off quick. Some moisturisers may work fine when your skin is good, but irritate you when your skin flares up, whilst others are just way too harsh. Understanding the list of … [Read more...]
Aqueous cream is the worst thing to use for eczema
If you have eczema then you've probably used Aqueous cream in the past; you may even still be using it as it's still on the market as a moisturiser for dry skin conditions. Most doctors prescribed it as the first moisturiser to try if a patient displayed with signs of eczema; one of the main reasons being that it's cheap! So, I was shocked to learn from Dr Adam Fox, Allergy … [Read more...]