In this Saint Patrick’s Day, special edition post, we are going to take a look at fair skinned, Irish and redhead skin problems. While these issues are common in fair skinned populations, they are not exclusive to them. Meaning, anyone can develop these skin conditions. When you have fair skin you are more susceptible to […]
5 Anti-Itch Eczema Natural Remedies
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a dry, itchy skin condition that is characterized by inflammation, redness and can sometimes become crusty and ooze. It is not fun and the more you itch the more likely you will be to scratch…. which can lead to more severe conditions such as infection. Below are a few […]
Be Aware: Infection Associated with Eczema
If you have already been diagnosed with eczema, you know the irritations of the red, inflamed, itchy and excessively dry skin that the condition causes. Unfortunately, your concern doesn’t stop there. Patient’s who have been diagnosed with dermatitis need to be aware of infections and take preventive measures that are necessary for warding them off. One […]
What In Your House is Causing Your Eczema?
Eczema is a long term, possibly life long, skin condition that is dry and itchy. The most common form of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis. It often results from being in contact with an allergen, so naturally, it benefits you to be aware of indoor allergens that can trigger your condition and take the […]
The Root of Scalp Eczema
The scalp is one of the most common places for eczema to present itself. Eczema is a dry, skin condition characterized by inflammation and an extreme itching sensation. The most common type of scalp eczema is also known as Seborrheic Dermatitis. One of it’s symptoms includes flakes known as dandruff. It can be difficult to diagnose […]
Interview with a Happy Mom
Recently, we had a mother, Jessica Smith, share her experience with our products and her 6 year old Amelia’s eczema. There was such a massive response to her story online that we decided to interview her with six of the most frequently asked questions on the stories thread. Below are the answers to your questions: Q: […]
What is the Psoriasis Diet?
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by it’s inflammation and it’s dry, itchy plaques or patches of skin. We see these plaques form when their is an excessive amount of skin cells built up on it’s surface. Often times it can be scaly and produce silver colored flakes. It affects roughly, 7.5 million […]
3 Ways to Avoid Depression Associated with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that affects roughly, 7.5 million Americans currently. It commonly presents itself with dry, itchy plaques on your skin’s surface, that can sometimes be scaly and produce silver flakes. While there are many elements that can trigger flares including: hereditary predisposition, environmental factors and mood changes, there is no known cause of […]
The 2 Step Method to Anti-Aging Defense
As we age, our skin begins to show signs such as: wrinkles, age spots, creases, smile lines and crows feet around the eyes. It is an inevitable factor in life but that doesn’t mean you have to sit idly by as the reflection in the mirror becomes a stranger staring back at you. Naturally, there […]
6 Tips to Stop Scratching that Itch
You have heard time and time again, don’t scratch that itch. Likely, it has been followed with elaboration that scratching will make it worse. It is true! Scratching can cause your skin to bleed, ooze and create room for infections. One of the common bacterial infections is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. In fact, 25% of people carry Staphylococcus […]