Eczema Awareness Week
As we all know I am a long time sufferer of eczema and it never has gone away for me. I continuously get it returning unfortunately but I will take whatever measures I need to try and avoid the bad flare ups that get me scratching and scratching until I am bleeding.
For as long as I can remember I used to wish on my birthday candles, those dandelions in the garden, my chicken wish bones and any other thing that allowed you a wish - that I would get rid of eczema and it would never come back again.
In this post I will pass on some helpful tips that are given by Dermatologist - Dr Ann-Maree Kurzydlo in best management ways to deal with your eczema and there is not one that I do not agree with.
Managing Eczema Flare-Ups This Spring
The onset of spring means
breaking out the skirts and putting away winter woollies. But for some this
seasonal change can also cause hay fever and eczema-flare-ups. Many people
therefore find it necessary to take proactive steps with their skin care
routines in this period to minimise the occurrence of flare-ups.
In most cases eczema first
develops in children under 5 years of age and approximately 1 in 5 children
have some form of eczema. Though the majority of kids with eczema no longer have
outbreaks by the time they reach their mid teens, it may linger into adulthood.
“A key part of managing
eczema is to establish a daily skin care routine that preserves the skin
barrier and reduces inflammation,” says Dermatologist Dr Ann-Maree Kurzydlo.
“Ideally, this should be adopted all year round but is particularly important
in September when seasonal environmental changes occur and we see a rise in the
incidences of eczema flare-ups among adults.”
For those prone
to eczema, take proactive steps this season with the following tips from
Dermatologist, Dr Ann-Maree Kurzydlo:
1.
Take short, warm baths or showers, not long and hot, as
hot water dries the skin.
2.
Use soap free and fragrance free products. Soap strips
oil from the skin and fragrance irritates eczema prone skin.
3.
Avoid shampoo running over the body as much as possible
when washing hair. Shampoo is full of detergents and other irritants which may
worsen an eczema outbreak.
4.
Apply a good moisturiser regularly and liberally after a
bath or shower to help maintain skin barrier. Use moisturisers meant for
sensitive skin or those made for eczema prone skin such as Cetaphil Restoraderm
Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser.
5.
Wear cotton clothing as much as possible rather than
synthetics or wool.
6.
Choose beauty products and sunscreens carefully. Look
for products labelled “low irritancy” or “hypoallergenic” as hypoallergenic
means the ingredients in the product are less likely to activate allergies.
7.
When experiencing an eczema breakout avoid scrubs,
exfoliating washes and toners, which are irritating. Do not use loofahs.
8.
Eczema sufferers and those with sensitive skin should
avoid products containing triclosan (an antibacterial agent), preservatives,
and stronger concentrations of glycolic acids.
And when
choosing cosmetics:
1.
Avoid waterproof cosmetics as these require heavy duty
cleansers that contain solvents to remove them. These cleansers also remove
oil, dry the skin and cause more irritation.
2.
In general, choose cosmetics which contain as few
ingredients as possible. The fewer ingredients, the less likely you are to have
a problem with the product.
3.
For lipsticks, avoid long lasting lip colour.
Ingredients in long wearing lip products are more likely to cause an allergic
reaction.
4.
Use pencil eyeliner rather than liquid. Pencil is
usually wax based and liquid eyeliner may contain latex which irritates
allergies.
5.
In general, black eyeliner and mascara are the least
allergenic.
6.
Earth toned eye shadows (tan, cream, white and beige)
are less irritating than darker colours because they have less colour pigment.
Avoid glitter.
7.
In general, face powders have fewer ingredients and
fewer preservatives because they don’t normally contain water, so they are a
better choice for those with sensitive or eczema prone skin.
In conjunction with the Eczema Association of Australasia Inc,
Cetaphil® RESTORADERM™ is a proud sponsor of Eczema Awareness Week which will
be taking place Australia-wide on 2-8 September 2013.
About Cetaphil® RESTORADERM™
Developed by dermatologists
for eczema sufferers, the advanced formulations and patented technology of Cetaphil®
RESTORADERM™ work to help restore the
skin’s natural moisture barrier and protect it against dryness.
STEP 1 – Cleanse:
Cetaphil® RESTORADERM™ Skin Restoring Body Wash ($19.99 RRP) is formulated to help soothe itchy, dry, sensitive skin,
while restoring moisture as it gently cleanses. This creamy, emollient rich,
soap-free body wash contains skin-nourishing oils which nurture dry skin and
help replenish skin barrier function. The innovative Skin Restoring Body
Wash & Moisturiser formulas include filaggrin breakdown products –
proteins which have both been shown to be depleted in eczema sufferers.
Cetaphil as we all know is a well known brand for those with eczema, dermatitis or seek that help with dry skin. Something I have always struggled with Cetaphil is the smell of their products... Cetaphil RESTORADERM Skin Restoring Body Wash I found to be an off putting smell, as soon as I put this onto my hands and rubbed it into my body I was hit with this smell that was really pungent on my nose and had to put my normal body wash over the top of it unfortunately just to mask the smell, but the benefits of the product make the smell well worth it.
It comes out looking like milk thats very silky and shiny.
It doesn't really lather up it more so just coats your skin in the milk like body wash.
Step 2 – Moisturise:
Cetaphil® RESTORADERM™ Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser ($25.99
RRP) is a rapid and long lasting
moisturiser to help relieve itchy, dry, sensitive skin. This light, creamy,
non-greasy moisturiser provides intensive hydration to help restore skin
barrier function. The ceramide technology in Cetaphil® RESTORADERM™
Moisturiser works to put moisture back
into skin, deeply moisturising layers of the epidermis – an essential factor in
reducing the itchy and painful effects of eczema.
Cetaphil RESTORADERM Skin Restoring Body Moisturiser was a gem. I always apply moisturiser to my skin as it dries out so quickly with my eczema.
I really like that this product has a handy little pump lid to easily get some of the much needed cream out onto your skin. You can just get straight to applying the cream onto your skin instead of having to fit to put a lid back on with one hand like other products.
Cetaphil is a highly recommended product and can be a quick fix for you if you suffer eczema as you don't need a prescription and can buy over the counter.
There is no maximum amount of times you can use this product so as soon as you need it - pump away!
Cetaphil is a very gentle brand that looks after and cares for your skin and I would recommend this to anyone who suffers these sorts of skin conditions.
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