My Eczema Care Routine March 2014

My Eczema Care Routine March2014

Woohoo I have finally updated my routine! Hope this helps!

Shower/ Wake up Routine

1) First thing in the morning I like to shower. If my skin is all flaky and dry as well I find that the only way I can really get rid of the flakes/ clean it properly is to shower. As youve probably read all over the internet already, long and hot showers can dry out the skin especially for us eczema sufferers and I do find this to be the case. It feels so nice to have a long, hot shower I know but when I step out of the shower I find that I am so dry and irritated that the long, hot shower is definitely not worth it! So I keep my showers short and the water lukewarm. I know some people find it hard to give long, hot showers up especially in the winter, but I find that eventually you have to put your skin first! It is worth it!

Please note, I avoid water contact with my face and neck (which are prone to eczema) as I wash these after my shower.

Products used in the shower:

Leanor Greyl Shampoo Balancing (I have greasy roots and drier ends as I have long hair). This uses natural ingredients. Im currently testing this, it leaves my hair a bit drier than I would like for styling but has not caused me any irritation which is a definite plus.

2) After showering, I pat my skin dry with a towel making sure that I dont rub it. For me rubbing my skin can be quite harsh as my skin is so sensitive and it can irritate any eczema patches I have, especially on my neck, so I make sure I just pat the skin dry. Do not be tempted to rub to itch either!

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My Eczema Care Routine March 2014