The best way to balance your skin barrier pH…and WHY I fell in love with this age-old super ingredient. There are all kinds of products that claim to balance your skin barrier’s pH. But what’s so big about your skin’s pH? And, why is it so important to have an acidic skin barrier pH? Well, […]
Skin Care Awareness Month: Skin Care Myth #2
As a continuation of National Skin Care Awareness Month, we are continuing our Four Part Series of Skin Care Myths We All Need to Know. Myth #2: Topical steroids and antibiotics are the only way to treat eczema. False. Many of my eczema patients come in after receiving multiple prescriptions for topical steroids and antibiotics for […]
Success Stories Series: Seeing My Baby with a Clear Face
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Rachel Cook and baby Sadie, a wonderful mother with a beautiful little girl who used to suffer from eczema. As 2014 was coming to a close, late in the afternoon on Dec. 30, while picking up her children from school, Dr. Cheryl […]
The Quest for the Fountain of Youth
Thousands of products claim to be formulated with technology to reverse aging, reduce fine lines, age spots, wrinkles and improve the skin’s elasticity. How do you know which product will work for you? How do you know if these products are safe and if there any benefits to their ingredients? One of the biggest issues […]
How-To: Shower with Eczema
Living with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, can become overwhelming and even challenging. Sometimes sacrifices need to be made in order to manage the condition including possible dietary restrictions, prevention of allergen exposure and you may even have to adjust how you shower. This article will explore the three factors you need to consider […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]