What do LeAnn Rimes and Jacelyn Tay have in common?

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One is a grammy award winning singer, and the other has won numerous Star Awards. And both have to deal with eczema in their lives.

According to Jacelyn Tay’s quote in an article in the Business Times:

“I’ve got eczema, rosacea and a very sensitive scalp, on which so far I can only use two kinds of shampoos,’ says Ms Tay. ‘And I was always on the lookout for something to solve these problems. I would buy moisturisers and . . . → Read More: What do LeAnn Rimes and Jacelyn Tay have in common?

My Daily Routine to Keep the Itch at Bay

People have been asking me what’s my skin care routine like every day? In Singapore, my eczema is directly related to the weather. If it’s a hot and humid day, my skin will flare up. On rainy days, it’s much calmer. Regardless of the weather, here’s what I do (in the following order).

1) Quick shower in room temperature water

Light soap will do so that I don’t dry out my skin. I like to use my clove soap at this stage. No vigorous scrubbing!

2) Apply cream to very dry skin areas

Now to tackle the problem areas. For very dry areas, I apply . . . → Read More: My Daily Routine to Keep the Itch at Bay

How to have an allergy-free baby; Mom was right

A Japanese study reveals that eating greens may just be exactly what you need to give your baby an eczema-free life. According to Asia One, “A larger intake of green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and vegetables and fruit high in beta-carotene (generally those that are red and orange coloured) may lessen the risk of having a baby with eczema (itchy, dry, red patchy skin)”. This was based on a study conducted by Dr Yoshihiro Miyake at Fukuoka University.

Story on AsiaOne.

(picture by Muffet . . . → Read More: How to have an allergy-free baby; Mom was right