skincare

Bliss Triple Oxygen Radiant Protection Energizing Serum Review

Sometimes products are just plain disappointing—like this vitamin C serum.

Ahhh, disappointing skincare products. We all come across them from time to time. When you realize that a product just isn’t doing anything for you, do you just stop using it? Or do you force yourself to use up the rest of the bottle, as long as it isn’t negatively impacting your skin? I usually try to stick it out for a while, just so I feel like I’m not wasting it. My latest disappointing skincare experience was this [Bliss Triple Oxygen Radiant Protecting Energizing Serum](.…

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).