There are plenty of uses and ways of adding coconut oil to a variety of things – household sprays, cooking, body care, hair care, even facial care. The new word on the street is that coconut oil can be used to help treat eczema. Certainly not as a cure, since eczema is a hereditary skin condition caused by lack of proteins that build and hold moisture for the skin, but as a calming aid to the dryness and itch associated with eczema. Here’s the real deal on its effectiveness and...

Depending on the type of cleaner you use, washing your face can often cause more harm than good. That’s especially accurate when you have psoriasis or any of the major facial skin conditions (rosacea, eczema, etc.). Why washing our faces can cause more harm than good stems from how we were taught to wash our skin and the feelings we associate with “clean skin”. When you have psoriasis, there could be nothing worse than scrubbing off your makeup and the day’s oils, debris, and everything in-between with soap on your...

Rosacea is a unique skin condition and it can be very tricky to deal with if you’re unsure you actually have it or not. Do you just have a red skin undertone? Do you just have sensitivity to certain skincare ingredients? Are they from your diet? Allergies? Knowing where you and cannot develop rosacea will give you the ability to overcome it and treat it properly – plus, knowing the best way to handle rosacea skin types will become a breeze after that! Let’s dive in and find out. All...

No matter the age timeline of your eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, what caused your eczema is always much up for debate. Your dermatologist can help decipher the causes, though it could’ve been a very simple environmental problem. Eczema is very commonly developed during infancy to toddlerhood, but surprisingly, it can also form when you’re a full-fledged adult in your 20s or 30s. Either way, do you know what caused your eczema? The Common Eczema Triggers While eczema is a hereditary condition, the triggers of creating that itchy, red,...

Eczema is already a huge pain to have to deal with, right? Isn’t is the absolute worst that the symptoms often get worse at night and interrupt or delay sleep? We all need a good night’s rest to keep up our energy, immune system, and to balance out stress. So why does eczema have to be so cruel to act up when all we want to do is fall blissfully asleep? We’re sure you’ve tried everything too. Medications, wet wraps, medicated baths, and other methods are the most commonly used...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you might not know it, but many of the common, seasonal ingredients used to create your holiday meal also have benefits for your skin. While indulging in some of your favorite foods this Thanksgiving, indulge your skin at the same time! Here are 7 Thanksgiving ingredients our skin can be thankful for this holiday season. Pumpkin Pumpkin is first on our list, and deservingly so! This fruit (yes, fruit) is jam-packed with nutrients that benefit the skin. Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin C,...

Eczema can be a serious burden to bear, let alone deal with. When you have itching and discomfort of the dry, cracked skin while trying to work, take care of the family, or just have a normal social life (especially with a pandemic and having to cover up even more skin – and we all know that eczema isn’t a fan of that), it can seem like a mountain to climb. Not only does it create a physical problem, with winter rapidly creeping up on us, but this time of...

The industry for skin care and beauty products has evolved from its inception thousands of years ago – from milk baths that Cleopatra would soak in to retain her beauty, to charcoal sticks used as eyeliner in Japan by Geishas. Only one thing continues to link centuries old beauty secrets with current trends for our skin – natural skin care and natural products have circled back as the #1 option for consumers. Let’s dive into how beauty has transformed yet remained consistent when it comes to natural skin care ingredients...