A nice and simple explanation of our skin by MinuteEarth. While our skin is not as tough as elephant hide or pangolin scales, the video explains that it’s pretty much made up of the same stuff, keratin. And that 500 new skin cells are formed every second, pushing out from the underlying epidermis. Upon reaching […]
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The haze is back! This morning’s PSI levels: 108 (unhealthy). But you don’t need a reading to tell you that the air quality has dropped over the last few days. When you look out the window, visibility is poor, your throat is dry, and your nose itches. On a really bad day, you can actually see […]
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How to Relieve Contact Dermatitis with Gloves In A Bottle (Shielding Lotion)
If you have contact dermatitis, then it’s important to keep your skin clear of everyday irritants.It’s very easy to get exposed to dust and chemicals, especially if you do lots of housework. And some articles recommend simply wearing gloves when doing the dishes. But many people – myself included – find that even the latex […]
If you have a dust mite allergy, you’re not alone. Dust mite allergies are one of the most common reasons for itching, runny nose and asthma. In warm and humid Singapore, dust mites can be found by the millions in beds, carpets, pillows and sofas. They feed on the dead skin shed by humans and […]
Anybody who has eczema knows that it can be difficult to know what will trigger a flare up. Before I discovered I had a dust mite allergy, I tried the usual remedies; applying moisturiser, avoiding the sun, and using non-fragrant soaps such as Hospigel. But nothing seemed to stop the itch, and it got worse […]
I was trying to find a way to protect eczema spots which are raw and oozy. I read that after applying steroid cream, it would be more effective to keep it closed up for a short period of time and also to protect it from chaffing/scratching. I tried many different brands of plaster and wounds dressing […]
A Japanese study reveals that eating greens may just be exactly what you need to give your baby an eczema-free life. According to Asia One, “A larger intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and vegetables and fruit high in beta-carotene (generally those that are red and orange coloured) may lessen the risk of […]
A colleague mentioned that she uses Dermaveen moisturizers and they work well for her, so I decided to give it a try. Was attracted to the additional feature mentioned at the bottle – for relief of dry itchy or sensitive skin. Even though this is a lotion, I find it thicker than the QV lotion […]