Soap and Eczema

The overall message of this article is that soaps and other harsh clearners are stripping away the outer layer of our skin leaving it open to allergic reactions and conditions such as eczema.

As always, look for a cleanser that won't strip away the skin's natural ability to protect us from the enviroment. Need a recommendation for a better cleanser...just ask me!

Here is a short summary:

Margaret Cox, of the National Eczema Society, said: "Patients with atopic eczema have especially sensitive skin.

"Because soap and biological detergents de-grease the skin, if you are genetically predisposed to eczema you would be well advised to avoid using such products and switch to less abrasive and more nourishing emollients."

Over the last 30 years the prevalence of eczema in the UK has increased three fold.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/6748207.stm