How I manage my neck flares
So if you have been following my blog, you will know that my neck is one of my main trigger areas for eczema. It used to predominantly be my face too but my eczema seems to have stabilised on my face over the years. My neck however is the place I will flare first and … Continue reading
Eczema and Holidays!
Hi everyone. How is the eczema doing? Mine is calm on my face and neck but my arms (elbows) seem to be constantly dry and raised especially my left one! Don’t understand it sometimes! I am going on a two week trip (cannot wait!!) to mark the end of my first year training as a … Continue reading
Problems with weeping: my current go to
So one of my most viewed posts is about weeping and it’s been ages since I’ve commented!! I remember when I was at uni and the only thing I had was talcum powder! Since then I’ve found that using products which draw out the liquid work well. I’ve always thought my weeping eczema has been … Continue reading
My Eczema and Sensitive Skincare Routine
My AM eczema and sensitive skincare routine.
Why Coconut oil should be your go to oil for eczema
I’ve tried many different oils over the years – coconut, olive, pumpkin seed, cumin, raspberry, evening primrose, argan, Rosehip…..but I’ve found that since 2011 coconut oil has always been one I’ve brought over and over. Here’s why: It’s affordable! A good, organic argan oil can set you back ££s! Organic virgin coconut oil can be … Continue reading
Dead Sea Salt bath to end my day – good for eczema and good for me
I feel I’ve had a pretty stressful few weeks. Assignments to hand in, hardly any sleep, placement and hardly any down time (I’m on a professional a doctorate so work, study, work is my life right now!) so just generally feeling on the go. As I ease into a busy but more manageable summer (I … Continue reading
Eczema: Reaching the other side of the road where the grass is greener…My healing reflections
When you have eczema all you do is wish you could have normal skin, wish that you could be anybody else who didn’t have to deal with this. Wish that you will wake up one day and it will just finally leave you alone. I remember at first how reliant I was on what the … Continue reading
The Restore & Repair Beauty box unveiled….What’s included
I have had an amazing few weeks trialling products which I think make some key components to eczema healing and so wanted to officially introduce you to the bunch of products that will be appearing in the Restore and Repair Beauty Box . throughout May and June. All of the products are natural and do … Continue reading
May: My goals and skin updates
I cannot believe it is already May! The first four months of this year appear to have flown by without any time at all, though I do feel that my skin is in a really good place at the moment. So here are my updates…. Skin Update: April began with cracked lips, upper lip eczema … Continue reading
Lyons Leaf Calendula Cream: a Review for eczema
This is a product I really love so hope this review is helpful! Ingredients as stated on Lyon’s Leaf: prunus amygdalus dulcis [cold pressed almond oil] • butyrospermum parkii [organic shea butter] • prunus armeniaca [cold pressed apricot kernel oil] • calendula officinalis • [calendula flower extract] • borogo officinalis [cold pressed borage oil] • tocopherol … Continue reading