MY BEST TIPS FOR ECZEMA #PRODUCTS

Hello everyone, this is the final post for the tips for dealing with eczema series and probably the one that most of you beauty gurus will be interested in! Seasonal changes are the times of the year where I notice most changes in my skin, and those of you who don't have eczema will probably notice this within themselves too.

Winter comes every year with a wrath attacking my poor skin. This is why is important to be prepared for skin problems when the weather changes. I advise stocking up on a good thick moisturiser designed for dry or combination skin.  It should probably be thicker than your usual favourite that is used during the rest of the year as the cold temperature dries out skin. A regular morning and evening skincare routine also works wonders, during the winter months I have been using Lush Celestial in the morning, and Simple Cleanser, Eau Roma Toner and virgin olive oil on a cotton pad with some water in the evening.  It is advisable to create a personal routine to protect your eyes and cheekbones from the dreaded dry skin patches which can be super sore, and an ordeal to apply make up over. It is also a good idea to have plenty of body lotion to apply to prone spots such as elbows or knees. I use a mixture of Lush's Dream Cream, which is best for calming down raw skin, the Body Shops body lotions and body butters, and Diprobase prescribed by the GP. I like to have a good hand moisturiser at all times of the year, my favourites include Lush Helping Hands and the Body Shop Vitamin E Hand  & Nail Treatment as dry cracked hands are a bit of a nightmare. I really liked using a deep moisturising tea tree and peppermint hand treatment to relieve pain on my hands from Semi-Chem which cost 99p. Not bad for the winter months at all.

There are also new products that I am interested in trying out and reviewing for you guys such as face oils, and the Clarins Hydraquench range. I can always excuse treating my skin!

As always if you are still having issues with eczema, it is a good idea to visit your GP. Sometimes moisturisers and shop bought hydrocortisones are not enough to keep your skin in check, there are many steroid creams and/or ointments that your doctor can prescribe to help this your skin problems out. I highly recommend the zinc bandages which prevent you from itching the skin to give it time to heal, and Elocon ointment which seems to work wonders for my skin in times of great need.

I hope this helps anyone that is struggling with eczema problems, and isn't too sure where to start! Learn to look after yourself and your skin, and I promise you it will become more manageable. If you find a routine that works for you stick to it! And if you want to introduce new products that is absolutely fine too but remember to monitor any skin changes. Give your skin time to heal, and you will feel beautiful again.