You will find that eczema flare ups happen more frequently or get worse in the winter. Dry cold air in combination with indoor heating can dry out your skin and cause eczema flares up because the skin can’t stay moist on its own. Flare ups can also be caused by taking hot baths with harsh body soaps or using too many blankets when going to bed. These are all things we are more likely to do during the cold winter months! Did you know even people who don’t have eczema often find that when they undress at the end of the day or get out of bed in the morning their skin feels itchy and they want to scratch. Their skin is reacting to a sudden change in temperature!
When trying to combat Eczema or itchy skin in general your target should be to maintain your skin's temperature as much as you can! Avoid going from hot to cold to hot and then cold again this cycle can cause your skin to feel itchy, irritated, and inflamed. Try to keep your temperature constant, comfortable and moist to combat the dry air. The cold winter air is already dry and when you turn on your heating systems that hot air is and can you guess? DRY. This dry air has the power to extract moisture from the skin and worsen the eczema! Even A/C systems can have a drying effect on the skin. The solution is that the air around you needs moisture! Meaning a humidifier is a must to bring back the moisture to the air around you and help that feeling of wanting to scratch!
As we wash our body we may forget to realize our skin is a barrier and has an important job to protect our bodies as it is the first layer of our bodies and when at its healthiest state, this layer of skin is protecting us from irritants, bacteria, and allergens getting into our bodies and keeps moisture from getting out! So when our skin is dry that means it has a harder time protecting our bodies and retaining moisture. The solution to that is when washing your skin with our recommended gentle cleanser by Oway Soothing Hair Bath, try the soak and seal method by immersing yourself in lukewarm water with a bath instead of taking a shower and immediately apply a moisturizer after to lock in moisture to the skin! You can not forget this step to moisturize after you bathe because just a bath or shower alone can dry out the skin as well!
There are many different types of eczema, besides winter eczema and flare ups that come with the change in weather. A dermatologist can diagnose which specific type you are experiencing. Our recommendations come from our very own experiences at Ippodaro Natural Salon, where some of the children of employees have experienced how uncomfortable eczema can be especially for children but thanks to the Oway brand for using only the highest quality ingredients in organic hair care! It is so amazing and safe that it has a dual purpose not just making your hair look great but has the power to soothe eczema! We love the Oway brand not only for its amazing ingredients but everything else that comes with buying Oway, 100% sustainable glass and aluminum packaging, production labs where Oway is made are powered by renewable energy and all of the ingredients in Oway are always farmed biodynamically. When you have the option to shop health consciously you can forget about the rest and make the switch to safer, natural, and better for the environment products! Our product sale this month is on the incredible Oway brand which is perfect for anyone looking for the highest quality ingredients in organic hair care!
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