Eczema and sweat have a love-hate relationship. On one hand, sweat can be stinging for people with eczema. On the other hand, many unwanted substances get eliminated when we sweat it out. So that triggers eczema flare ups? Or does it help with eczema? We will explore this in much more detail in this article. … Read more
Why do so many commercial soaps, handwashes, shampoos, etc. not make the cut for people who suffer from eczema? Then what is it that really works as the best soap for eczema? In this article, we zoom in on soap vs detergent chemistry our favourite soap brand the other things we do with it If … Read more
Eczema itch can be described as bone-deep, as it is not a surface kind of itch. An itch fest would make my son tear up, in both senses of the word – tear up in his eyes, and tear up his skin. If we could relief eczema itching for these warriors, it would at least … Read more
I have seen, in my two eczema warriors, how the eczema itch can be relentless and simply destroys their spirit. The itch is not just skin-deep, in fact it can be described as bone-deep. In this article, we look briefly at why it itches so bad, and recommend the best eczema treatments to get relief … Read more
Whether it’s Epsom salt, dead sea salt, or Himalayan salt, salt baths for eczema warriors are the best remedy as they contain the Earth’s natural minerals. Many minerals found in salt baths are nourishing, some aid healing, others are anti-inflammatory, and yet others are calming and promote better sleep. In this other article, we discuss … Read more
Making your own body wash can be as easy as using just two simple ingredients: liquid Castile soap and an oil. If water counts, then that’s a third ingredient. That’s it, that’s all there is to this easy DIY body wash recipe. Anyone can do it. Out with the chemicals Since I started staying at … Read more
If you love the outdoors as much as we do, and yet have eczema to deal with, we can totally understand how it is – the heat, the itch, and the flares. So we uncover for you our shortlist of the best sunscreen for eczema, allowing you your right to enjoy the day in the … Read more
Epsom salt is nothing like your regular salt (which is sodium chloride). Epsom salt is actually magnesium sulphate, both components having deeply beneficial properties for skin healing as well as overall health. We have used Epsom salt for eczema in our two warriors, and found that it really helps to relieve their itch, sooth their … Read more
The short answer to this question ‘Does chlorine aggravate eczema?’ is: YES. Most eczema warriors see a worsening of their symptoms when exposed to chlorinated water. But there is a small minority who do better with chlorine. What is chlorine? Chlorine is a chemical disinfectant, unstable on its own, so in its natural state, it … Read more
Is it helpful to use salt water for eczema? Yes, it is! My two eczema warriors have definitely experienced this before. Even though they get super dry and itchy skin right after a swim in the sea, but with a warm shower, the skin already feels cool, smooth and supple. Spread on a layer of … Read more