I have long wondered why so many people buy liquid soap. It is a burgeoning - and relatively new market and we seem to have all been convinced that liquid soap is a must in our lives now. OK, it's convenient, but what is actually in it and is all this lathering good for us? …
Vitamin D Improves #Eczema and #Dermatitis
It seems I am writing about the rather miraculous benefits of Vitamin D a lot recently! Here's a great ray of hope for those of you with eczema and dermatitis, though. A recent study found those supplemented with a relatively low amount of Vitamin D (1600iu) had a 'dramatic' improvement in their symptoms. That suggests …
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Avoid Zinc Oxide in Sunscreens
Time to check your sunscreens in preparation for Summer (if we ever get any...)! I have always recommended non toxic sunscreens as I think most of the problem comes from the toxic chemicals the vast majority of them contain, not from the sun. So, I was interested to see this report on zinc oxide in …
#Skin Allergy Link To #Food Allergy Explained
Touching a food allergen can cause a skin reaction just as surely as if you had eaten it - and now researchers think they have found the reason why (my emphasis in bold): "More than 40% of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) have food allergy (1). Ingestion of food allergens can exacerbate AD and is accompanied …
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7 Cream For #Eczema
I was alerted to this herbal/homeopathic eczema treatment called 7 Cream by Sharon, a patient needing something for her family's eczema. Sharon said: " Eventually seem to have found a cream that helps the eczema on my hand. It's called "Seven Cream" (I think because it has seven main ingredients) and is made in …
Skincare Ranges Article
skinsmatter.com the resource for problem skins and freefrom natural and organic beauty Check out my new article about the best allergen and toxin-free skincare ranges published by SkinsMatter. I have updated my choices to take account of new ranges and info on products I think are suited to the most sensitive of skins. Hope …
Eczema Cream Review
As per my post about Gentle Green's new Ecz-Tend cream for eczema, Sue trialled it for us and concluded: “I have tried Gentle Green’s Eczema cream over the last two weeks, and it certainly does soothe itching and relieve inflamed areas of skin. It is easy to apply and you only need to use small …
Eczema Creams Make It Worse
For years doctors have advised patients with eczema to use a cheap emollient cream, but researchers have now discovered that aqueous cream BP can make the condition worse. I have been saying this for years, of course, (see my article link below) and feel pretty smug that tests are now bearing me out. Tests show a …
Skin Support Plan
Just to let you know my latest article as the agony aunt for Skinsmatter.com has just come out. Read The Skin Support Plan if you want to slow skin ageing or dampen down any skin problems. Don't forget too to look at my top picks for non-toxic toiletries on the clinic site.