I've been meaning to share my thoughts on this for so long and can't believe I've not blogged about it already. If you have sensitive skin, no doubt you'll be familiar with getting a rash and irritation from certain clothes! Not all fabrics are made equal and there are some definite materials to avoid, but also some great sensitive skin alternatives. What fabrics should I … [Read more...]
LinkedIn Live – World Atopic Eczema Day
This week is National Eczema Awareness Week and I'll be going live on LinkedIn on Wednesday 14th September at 4pm UK time, with my lovely friend and eczema blogger Ashley Wall who writes the Itchin since 87 blog. Join me on LinkedIn Live for World Atopic Eczema Day What is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is one of the most prevalent skin conditions globally, affecting … [Read more...]
Choosing the right bra for allergies & eczema
This one’s for all the sensitive skin allergy girls! Sorry boys. You might want to skip reading this one, unless you want to surprise your other half with a pretty and comfortable new bra that they’ll love! Maybe you’ve never given your bra choice much thought before, but I’ll bet you can’t wait to take it off at the end of the day. Bras can be uncomfortable, restricting, … [Read more...]
Anti-allergen silver bedding for eczema skin
Ever heard of cotton silver bedding? Sounds fancy doesn't it? I hadn't come across this type of bed linen until coming across Silver Guard; natural cotton bedding with ionic silver that works as a natural defence, is antimicrobial and supports healthy skin. Silver has been widely accepted for its healing and anti-microbial powers for centuries - I've used colloidal silver to … [Read more...]
Latex allergy – do wetsuits contain rubber?
Since discovering how incredible it feels to swim in fresh water over the last few years I always wished I could get my own wetsuit. I always assumed they would contain latex but this year I now have my very own wetsuit which I don't react to. I'm so excited to start doing more wild swimming. Why swim in fresh water if you have eczema? So many reasons people; apart from … [Read more...]