Itchy Little World - Natural remedies for eczema - Page 2

Living with itchy skin (otherwise known as pruritus) can be an absolute nightmare – whether it’s keeping you awake at night, distracting you from your daily activities, or weakening your natural skin barrier.  That’s why, throughout this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about: The leading causes of itchy skin  Conventional medical treatments to relieve itchy skin How to soothe…

It is no secret that eczema comes in many different shapes and sizes, with each form of the skin condition manifesting in unique ways. Discoid eczema (otherwise known as nummular eczema and discoid dermatitis) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by itchy patches of eczema which develop in coin-shaped formations across the body. Similar…

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors and characterised by a weakened skin barrier. As a result, people with eczema will often experience dry or flaky skin, making it a real challenge to achieve that smooth foundation look. For many, makeup offers a source of comfort,…

Your hands and feet work hard – whether carrying you from A to B, helping you through your daily tasks, or holding loved ones near. It is no wonder that experiencing an itchy rash across your hands and feet causes real problems for your day-to-day life, not to mention being painful and irritating. There are many…

Finding the right clothes to help you look and feel your best can do wonders for your confidence and comfort levels throughout the day – and the same goes for your underwear. If you have eczema-prone skin, you’ll know that finding breathable fabrics that don’t irritate your itchy skin can be an absolute gamechanger, and that’s why throughout…

Eczema is a common, chronic condition characterized by dry, itchy, and very sensitive skin. While flares are most typically found in the creases behind the knees, elbows, feet, hands, and face, eczema can occur anywhere on the body, including underarms, where sweat and friction exacerbate symptoms. There is no singular ‘cure’ for eczema necessarily. Still, treatment methods tend to focus on mitigating and soothing eczema…

From over-the-counter ointments to steroids and UV light treatment, prescription medications are commonplace in treating eczema symptoms today. This being said, increasing numbers of people are also looking for natural remedies to relieve dry skin, turning their hopes to the power of plant oils as a natural solution. Throughout this post, we’re here to break down everything you need…

A hot summer’s day beside the ocean or lakeside can leave you feeling many wonderful things. That lovely sun-kissed feeling. The joy of salt-tousled hair. The deepest of sleep that seems only ever to follow a day spent entirely outdoors. Needless to say, breaking out in an itchy rash certainly isn’t the takeaway you’d hope for!…