eczema

Olive oil in skincare: Is it good or bad?

Evaluating natural ingredients is just as important as learning about synthetic ingredients. Researchers have found that olive oil damages the skin's moisture barrier, and that it is may not be a good choice for eczema patients.

I recently started reading the National Eczema Association’s blog, which is a great resource for people who deal with eczema in their everyday lives. Many of the contributors are medical professionals who really know their stuff. Today I’m going to share something I learned from this article: “…olive oil can disrupt the skin’s natural barrier when used as a moisturizer. This is likely because it contains irritating fatty acids such as oleic acids.”

Best products for hand eczema

Over the years, I've accumulated an arsenal of (non-lotion/cream) items that help me reduce the likelihood of aggravating my hand eczema. Here they are!

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had chronic hand eczema. I don’t know every single trigger that could cause a flareup, but I have come to recognize some of them over the years. I wanted to share six products that help me manage my hand eczema flareups by reducing contact with these particular triggers. These products worked for me, and I hope they’ll work for you, too (but no promises).

What's the best 1% colloidal oatmeal eczema lotion?

Eucerin vs. Aveeno vs. Dove: Which brand makes the best eczema lotion?

My stomach emits loud, rumbly noises if I don’t eat breakfast. So to avoid embarrassment, I always make sure to I eat a big bowl of oatmeal every morning if I have time. But recently, I’ve been thinking about another type of oatmeal: colloidal oatmeal, which is the active functional ingredient in many eczema relief lotions and creams. (Note to self: Investigate the difference between lotions and creams.)