RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Here’s why you don’t HAVE to resort to steroids for eczema treatment.

It’s unsettling to have a 20 minute consultation with a doctor to then be handed a prescription for a topical steroid cream. Will this fix the problem permanently? Does this mean I won’t suffer from side effects? Does this tell me why I have eczema in the first place? Find out what you can do about it here: https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/eczema-treatment-the-natural-way

Parfum caused Tricia's psoriasis (how she dealt with it)

"About two years ago I was breaking out in psoriasis type stuff, so very itchy, behind my ears scaling, on my jawbone. It just kind of popped up in my life. I really, really struggled with it. And so, I went to see a dermatologist. " Watch my interview with Tricia here:

https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/parfum-caused-tricias-psoriasis-how-she-dealt-with-it

Lichen Sclerosus, Eczema, Allergies and Your Skin (There's Hope!)

Definition: Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease of unknown cause which can affect any body part of any person. It's not contagious. It's itchy, can be incredibly painful, and often affects the genitals. It produces blisters and peeling. In this post, we learn about Angela's story. https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/lichen-sclerosus-eczema-allergies-and-your-skin-theres-hope

The Skin Does Not Lie (what it tells you about your gut)

A long-time customer, Judy, writes to tell her story about dealing with a whole host of auto-immune conditions and how it affected her skin, from Celiac and rash, to her daughter's Crohn's disease and eczema. Read through how she played to detective with her skin issues and uncovered all kinds of triggers. https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/what-your-skin-reveals-about-your-gut

The Dangers of Petroleum Jelly

"PETROLEUM IS A BIG ISSUE THAT OFTEN IS NOT ADDRESSED WITH SKIN AND ALLERGY ISSUES!"

The above comment caught my attention as I perused the feedback from a readers interest survey I had put out. Find out what I did about it:

https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/the-dangers-of-petroleum-jelly

Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter - what's in it?

"Hello, I’m interested in some of your products. My wife is 6 months pregnant and I was looking into belly butter…what is your version of this and is the price comparable?"

He attached a photo of Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter (with the tagline "Be Good to Your Bump" - ahh, love that tagline!)

Read it here: https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/burts-bees-mama-bee-belly-butter-whats-in-it

A Nurse's Dry Hands... What Works Best?

Nurses face so many challenges: overbearing doctors, following a protocol they may not agree with, stressed patients, long hours on their feet.... and extremely dry hands.

https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/a-nurses-dry-hands-what-works-best

Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Natural Skin Care

As many as 30 percent of people surveyed in a study from the University of West Georgia said they find scented products irritating. Not necessarily allergy-inducing, but enough to make you want to leave the room. 

What if it's more intense... and you're diagnosed with a MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES?

https://store.hardlotion.com/blogs/news/multiple-chemical-sensitivities-and-skin-care