Feb

12

Shopping List For My Eczema Diet

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I’m listing here what is normally included when I go shopping for my [tag-tec]eczema diet[/tag-tec]:

1. Fresh produce is better than those that come from cans.

2. Plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.

3. Organic is preferred.

4. Buy more fatty fish eg. salmon for its Omega-3 oils.

5. Organic Virgin Olive Oil to make your own salad dressing.

6. Manuka Honey.

7. Skip crustaceans, if you have an eczema allergy to them.

8. Choose wholemeal over refined, white flour.

9. Walnuts for Omega-3 fats.

10. Flaxseeds for sprinkling over your food.

11. Herbal teas like chamomile to stimulate relaxation.
 

Feb

5

Putting On Make Up When You Have Eczema On The Face

Filed Under Care for Eczema Skin, Eczema On The Face | 5 Comments

Females are always asking for advice about what make up to use when they have eczema on the face on chat forums.  This makes me wonder why they would want to do that when I would think it is better to let the skin breathe.  Anything synthetic or any fragrance contained in the cosmetics is going to worsen the already itchy and blotchy skin.  Alas, from the many complaints I read, cosmetics under known brand names like Clinique or Estee Lauder are not totally safe.  

I wonder if it is because they need to go to work and therefore, having to look professional means having to put on make up???  Or is it because one feels insecure and hence, compelled to hide under layers of thick foundation to cover up the blotchy skin?? 

I’ve yet to come across natural skin care cosmetics that can help if you have eczema on the face. Can there truly be a foundation that evens out your skin tone, lets your skin breathe, brings out a natural shine even while you have eczema on the face? I’ve never bothered to look for natural skin care cosmetics because I’ve long given up applying much make up (except on special occassions) ever since I became a stay at home mom.

How about just applying some natural skin moisturizer and then slap on a dash of lipstick - would that be sufficient to brighten up your face? Any comments or feedback would be appreciated.

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