seasonal eczema: non toxic solutions for fall flare-ups

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that can cause excessively dry, itchy, inflamed patches of skin. Although it’s most likely to first develop during childhood, adults can develop it, too. Unexpected or more intense flare-ups can be brought on by exposure to airborne allergens, stress and anxiety, harsh chemicals, and medications, as well as extreme seasonal changes in the weather.

Cold temperatures and harsh winds are more likely to trigger eczema than warm weather, making a fall flare-up common. The chill in the air during this time of year can cause skin to lose moisture and become dry and irritated, especially areas of the skin that aren’t well protected, like hands, cheeks, and eyelids.

Try taking these precautions this fall (and all year long!) to help limit eczema flare-ups and manage symptoms:

• Wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid fabric rubbing against irritated skin.

• Eat a healthy diet including fatty fish, apples, broccoli, and spinach.

• Avoid stress, which can play a role in inflammation, by practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing.

• Wear cotton gloves at night if you tend to scratch while sleeping.

• Wash with warm, not hot, water.

• Moisturize after every bath or shower while damp to seal in hydration and moisturize hands every time you wash.

• Avoid using products made with fragrance and dyes. Instead, use soaps, detergents, and other personal care products made with soothing, non toxic ingredients such as:

  • Coconut oil, which possesses antibacterial properties that can help avoid infection of cracked, inflamed skin and moisturizing properties help hydrate and minimize cracking. (Try Pure Haven hand cream w/pre+probiotics, sweet orange dream cream, body oil, sweet orange bar soap.)

  • Sunflower seed oil, which can help hydrate and relieve itching and inflammation. (Try Pure Haven comfort oil, sleepy body oil, pure joy firming body oil, pure sunshine firming body oil, clear up cleanser, refresh moisturizer, refresh eye cream, beauty booster, hand cream w/pre+probiotics.)

  • Witch hazel, which can help calm inflamed skin, relieve itching, and dry up oozing. (Try Pure Haven clear up toner, refresh toner.)

  • Calendula, which can help hydrate skin and relieve inflammation. (Try Pure Haven boo boo stick, sweet orange dream cream, kids wash and shampoo, refresh moisturizer, refresh eye cream, hyaluronic acid, foot therapy cream.)

  • Aloe vera, which has hydrating, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Kids wash and shampoo. (Try Pure Haven baby wash and shampoo, sweet orange dream cream, hand and body lotion, clear up cleanser, sweet orange body wash.)

  • Evening primrose oil, which is known to hydrate and soften skin. (Try Pure Haven refresh moisturizer, refresh eye cream, beauty booster.)

Ask your Pure Haven Consultant about the eczema-friendly non toxic products mentioned above, or shop any time any time from your Pure Haven Consultant’s online store.

Sources:

McDermott, A. (4 July 2024.) Home Remedies for Eczema Symptom Relief (healthline.com)

Lockett, E. (1 April 2024.) Seasonal Eczema: Symptoms. Treatments, and More (healthline.com)