Benefits of Coconut Oil for Eczema Lately it seems that coconut oil can be used for anything: cooking, skin care, dental hygiene, hair care, etc. People with eczema often point to coconut oil as a way to relieve and soothe eczema. This is because coconut oil can be used as a moisturizer, as a way […]
Category Archives: Moisturizers
Summertime begs for air conditioning, but are you cooling your home without this essential item? Or maybe you’re over cooling your home. Eczema is a challenging journey for more and more families. Indoor heat, ventilation & air quality can make it harder keep eczema under control. A simple suggestion? A humidifier. We want our homes […]
When eczema happens, most of us focus on the skin to give our kids relief and to help prevent flare ups from happening in the first place – but did you know that treating the air in your home can provide some seriously amazing help? The skin is the largest organ on the body, and […]
Chances are that you many have never heard of tallow before – but it’s quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the most effective home remedies for eczema, dermatitis, acne, and other skin issues! This all-natural balm-like material is the rendered fat of a variety of barnyard animals like cows and sheep, and while […]
If your family is like ours, chances are saving money is really important to you. Having a child with a special health need can be a real tax on funds, so I am always looking for simple ways to save money and cut back on how much we spend treating eczema and skin issues. When […]
Have you ever experienced this… You find a new ointment, cream, or treatment that seems like the miracle answer to your eczema problems – but after a few weeks, months, or even years it simply stops working? This can be an extremely frustrating situation for anyone who finds relief to their suffering only to lose […]
This week we’d like to introduce you to three simple herbal skin soaks that you can use to fight inflammation, irritated skin, and skin issues with the healing power of nature – and how to do it in the most hassle free way possible! Herbal skin soaks allow you to put the healing power of […]
Diet, Eczema, Herbal Remedies, Inflammation, Moisturizers, Treatments
Cooling The Heat Of Eczema Inflammation
Did you know that one of the biggest reasons why eczema is painful, itchy, and prone to infections is inflammation? When the skin and tissues under the affected area become inflamed, the real problems begin. Fighting inflammation can lead to a huge decrease in eczema issues, and today I’m going to share a few ‘do […]
Allergies, Clothing, Eczema, Inflammation, Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, Seasonal
Summer Sun and Eczema
When it comes to eczema it seems there are two types of people – those who find relief and soothing from the dry, light air, and those who find aggravation of their eczema symptoms due to sweating and heat. This can complicate things when it comes to finding a good all-around summer treatment for kids […]
Allergies, Eczema, Green Living, Herbal Remedies, Infections, Inflammation, Itchy Skin, Moisturizers
DIY All-Natural Skin Moisturizers
When it comes to dry, itchy, flaking, or irritated skin, a deep moisturization can sometimes bring a huge amount of much needed relief. The problem is that applying common moisturizers and lotions can also bring chemicals, allergies, and flare-ups. This week I’d like to introduce you to some truly all-natural DIY home remedies for hydrating, […]
Eczema, Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin, Treatments
UPDATE: Itchy Skin questions & Dr. Cockerell
A Note From Andrea from ScratchMeNot: This original post was published in 2012, can you believe it?! This was early in my eczema mom-ing journey, I had a little one with moderate to severe eczema and was researching like crazy to get it under control. Thankfully we had ScratchMeNots to stop my daughter’s scratching damage […]
Allergies, Food, Herbal Remedies, Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin, Sleep, Treatments
Got questions? Get answers from a leading Dermatologist!
Any questions about eczema or itchy skin? You may have read about Jennifer’s success with Cln BodyWash for her son with severe eczema. We’ve talked to the doctors behind CLn BodyWash and one of the founders is Dr. Cockerell, an internationally renowned Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. He has offered our readers a chance to have your questions […]
Allergies, Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin, Treatments
Once upon a time, we struggled with eczema….
A special thanks to Jennifer Ardoyno for providing this guest post! I know I’m one, among thousands of moms, who has a child dealing with the frustrations of eczema. My son, who is now 8, has had eczema his whole life. I am all too familiar with the sleepless nights, scratching until bleeding, countless doctors’ […]
Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin
Your Scratching Baby – Tips For Soothing Skin And Stopping The Itch
One of the most frustrating situations any parent can be faced with is a baby who scratches. There are many causes for itchy skin, but sometimes it can seem like a true mystery to figure out just what’s behind the irritation your baby is dealing with. The good news is that there are some general […]
Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin, Treatments
What To Look For When Choosing Bath Products For Your Child
If you have a child with sensitive skin, allergies, eczema, or other skin irritations, you’ve probably already found out that sometimes choosing the right product to bath and moisturize your child’s skin can be confusing. There are more baby bath products on the market right now than ever before, and all of them claim to […]
Itchy Skin, Moisturizers, Scratching, ScratchMeNot Blog, Skin
Keeping Eczema Down As The Summer Heats Up
In many areas of the country, it is predicted that this is going to be one of the warmer and dryer summers we’ve seen in recent years. If you have a child with eczema, it’s especially important during this kind of weather that you take a few extra precautions to help prevent eczema flare ups […]
I wasn’t expecting to do a part 3, I really thought I was done testing Coconut oil. I started to notice pin needle bumps popping up everywhere on my daughter’s torso and back, then on her thighs. I had been giving her several oranges a day (those little cuties) and thought those could be the […]
Coconut Oil Results! In my previous post, I was trying unrefined Coconut Oil as an Aquaphor alternative. I was very excited and a little skeptical, yet hopeful. We had been using Aquaphor and have gotten use to it’s thickness and consistency. Therefore switching to coconut oil has been a little different. *Important Disclaimer: Before apply […]
When eczema introduced itself to my family, I was told about a great product called Aquaphor. A non-medicated ointment that is thicker than lotion, better than vaseline and last forever (that’s if your little one doesn’t sneak to play in it!) It worked wonders for my daughter’s skin as it locked in moisture to reduce […]
Every parent looks forward to the moment when their child’s eczema has subsided and the itchy skin will be calm. That’s almost one of those distant dreams. The perfect day finally arrives! The clearest skin you’ve ever seen on your little one since forever! Today you do not have an itchy toddler. The hard work […]
As many of us know, when it comes to taking care of sensitive and/or itchy skin, the dollar signs start to stack up! Thanks to Whole Foods, they have a great 1 day deal through Living Social! Buy $20 worth of groceries and only pay $10. Now that’s a deal in and of itself when […]