Body Care

When it comes to the skin, subtle differences do matter. Is your skin dry? Dehydrated? Do these terms just both refer to thirst? Will drinking water help? To get to a happy balance in your skin, and have steady results, it’s important to diagnose the problem right.

As the edges of your cuticles dry up, its surface may feel scratchy and irritated. Sensitivities flare up. Your cheeks may look warm and flushed, but also feel raw and rough to the touch.

When the skin barrier isn’t functioning properly, you might notice more itching, rough patches, sensitivity, discolouration, dryness and scaly skin, and frequent bacterial, fungal or viral infections.

Usually, we start from the point of care—soothing symptoms, dealing with itching, and pressing on with life as best as possible. But when dealing with eczema long-term, prevention becomes necessary to your overall strategy. Successful prevention means knowing what’s coming next.

Hormone fluctuations can bring out eczema in people who’ve never had it, or significantly change existing symptoms. During pregnancy, the skin acting wildly can be overwhelming. Naturally, you want to ease your discomfort, but you want to make sure that it’s safe for your baby.

Free of fragrances and chemicals

Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin. That means you have to avoid anything that could trigger inflammation in the skin. Avoid fragrances. 

There’s a few different reasons why your eczema might be flaking, and it can be good news or bad news. One thing to remember, regardless of whether the peeling is a good sign or a bad sign, is to avoid scratching. It’s tempting to rub that itch away!

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, can progress from itchy to sore, and from sore to infected. If the skin tore from scratching with fingernails, rubbing against rough-textured fabrics, or unintentional bumps against everyday objects, then viruses, bacteria, or fungi may enter the skin. If your eczema exhibits any of the following signs, get a fast diagnosis and proper treatment to prevent the problem from intensifying.

Sleep is the oldest beauty secret known to humankind. But when you can’t sleep because your skin is acting up, one of your body’s primary restorative functions is disrupted. This bad spiral can lead to frustration and stress, which also contribute negatively to your skin.