Avoiding steam/saunas/sweat
Client with face eczema before and after
Client with eczema before and after
CALM AND REPAIR THE SKIN:
When the skin barrier is compromised, applying any products can tingle or create a burning sensation. It is important to avoid exfoliating ingredients, fragrance, and potentially irritating ingredients. Some people find that keeping the affected area dry for a period of time, or parts of the day to be more beneficial because overly moistened skin might feel hot and itchy. Using products that are fast absorbing and calming might be helpful. When the skin progresses evolves and gets to a point where it can tolerate more repairing nourishment, other types of products may be added in later on. Explore my shop my shelf page below for some of my personal favorite picks for eczema.
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RESTORE THE MOISTURE BARRIER:
Once the inflammation and irritation of eczema have subsided, the skin can remain dry, flaky and dehydrated. This is when it could be time to restore the skinâs moisture barrier.
My favorite way to focus on barrier care is to mimic the skinâs hydrolipid barrier with the âoil and waterâ method. This simple pairing harmonizes with your skinâs own innate rhythm, supporting its natural defenses and enhances the skinâs ability to detoxify, heal
