SKIN or FACE BASTING: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen … IF … Skin or Face Basting A recent trend on social media due to its “miracle effect” of leaving the skin impressively soft and smooth, skin basting is basically applying zinc oxide thickly on the face and leaving it on for several hours. IF you face baste with pure zinc oxide […]
PRESERVATIVES: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen Preservatives Found in everything from plastics to fabrics, household goods, vaping compounds, medications, nutritional supplements, hair care and styling products, and certainly skincare and cosmetics, preservatives play an important role in preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria and keeping these items from decomposing or growing mould when contaminated by a microbe. Preservatives are […]
The Best Gifts To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin
Your Hypoallergenic Gift Guide For The Most “Sensitive” On Your List When choosing a gift for someone with very sensitive or allergic skin, it’s mostly a matter of what not to give. But as “Top 10 Gifts NOT To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin” shows…that’s a lot of no-go gifts. What are you left with? More than […]
Top 10 Gifts NOT To Give Someone With Sensitive Skin
The No-Go Gift Guide For Your most “Sensitive” Friends Choosing a gift can be fun — who hasn’t smiled instantly at finding the perfect gift for someone they love? But shopping for people with very sensitive or allergic skin can be difficult. What was a thoughtful gesture can morph into the cause of an angry rash or trigger […]
Top Recommendations for Patients With Eczema
Eczema is characterized by inflammation, barrier defect, blistering, itching, and very dry skin. Eczematous skin can get so dry that it cracks…and then microbial infection can become an additional problem. What to do to keep skin with eczema smooth, happy, and healthy…and steroid free? Let’s start with what not to do. What To Avoid: Harsh soaps; Hot water; Frequent […]
Eczema Flare-Up? Here’s What To Do…
If you’re noticing a flare coming, try staving it off with a steroid-free soothing balm or anti-inflammatory balm. If you experience a flare-up, follow what your doctor prescribes. First, practice mindfulness. Eczema is an inflammatory condition. Panic and stress can fuel inflammation. Make your first action to practice your calming techniques such as meditation and breathing […]
What Causes Eczema?
Eczema causes include… a. Contact dermatitis From… Allergens in skincare and makeup; Clothing, jewelry, eyeglasses, accessories; Phone and computer materials and protective cases; Flowers, plants, and fruits; Insecticides, dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, house cleaning solutions; Airborne allergens from perfumes, room sprays, even vaping. There are many more common contact allergens than you might think. This is why […]
What Is Eczema?
Eczema is… …not any “sensitive skin.” Eczema is a general term for atopic dermatitis, which is the inflammation in the upper dermis of the skin. This inflammation brings about “edema,” which is swelling from fluid retention. The fluid then moves upwards to the epidermis (the skin’s topmost layer), collects in between cells, and eventually becomes fluid-filled “bubbles” […]
How Is “pH” A “Thing” In Skincare, And Can It Help Eczema?
Marcie Mom from EczemaBlues.com interviews Laura, CEO of VMV Hypoallergenics, to find out more about product claims and why they’re important when choosing your skin care…particularly if you or your child have eczema. pH Q: Is pH important in skincare for eczema? What does it mean if something says that it is “pH-balanced?” A: pH-balanced is an interesting […]