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Itchy Baby? 5 Products That Provide Eczema Relief

LilSugar — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:40:02 PDT

Are you itchy, baby? Eczema is an inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness and itching, and about one in five babies is diagnosed with the skin condition before their first birthday. Now that Fall is officially here, lower temperatures and indoor heating can dry baby's skin - causing eczema flare-ups - and mama will try just about anything to make it feel better. Check out these five tried-and-true products to help give your munchkin some much-needed relief!

Babyganics Bye Bye Dry Eczema Lotion ($7): Au naturel! Bye Bye Dry is a natural, nontoxic solution that provides relief from baby eczema. It's safe and gentle on your little one's skin and soothes baby's eczema itch.
Baby Naturals Baby Eczema Cream ($6): It's super rich! This rich moisturizer specially formulated for babies with eczema nurtures baby's dry skin, soothing it from redness and itching.
Excederm Soothing Baby Oil ($12): Oil up! The key to eczema control is moisture - and nothing delivers maximum moisture for dry, delicate skin than baby oil. It's nonirritating formula makes it ideal for children of all ages.
Cetaphil Restoraderm Body Moisturizer ($15): Moisture for all! This doctor-recommended lotion - for anyone 3 months of age or older - repairs and protects the skin’s natural moisture barrier. It's also free of fragrances, parabens, and nut oils.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Bath Treatment ($4): Bath time! This soothing treatment is made with colloidal oatmeal - proven to relieve irritated skin - and a special moisturizer that forms a soothing milky bath for baby.

Moms Share the Best Way to Deal With Eczema

Heather Maddan — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:00:00 PST

It's an itchy situation, but moms have to deal with it! Approximately one in five babies are diagnosed with eczema before their first birthday. And, the red skin patches become more inflamed when tots rub them so we asked our Facebook fans how they cope with their children's irritations. Here's what the moms said:

"Aquaphor works great." - Nicole B.
"Alba un-petroleum jelly or California Baby Calendula cream." - Luz S.
"1% hydrocortisone cream." - Audrey O.
"Elomet cream." - Fari T.
"Aquaphor healing ointment is wonderful!" - Rachel W.
"Triderma intensive hydrating cream is great!" - Shannon C.

Would You Go Gluten-Free in the Name of Beauty?

Jaime Richards — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PDT

If you're like me, you probably didn't know that November is Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month. And now that you're equipped with this knowledge, let's explore the subject just a little bit further, shall we?

While some people go gluten-free due to medical conditions, like celiac disease or wheat allergies, others go gluten-free to lose weight or simply just to feel better about their health. There are also many others who've tried out a diet free of gluten to help clear up skin conditions like acne or eczema. Would you consider going gluten-free to help clear your skin? And if you already are gluten-free, what sorts of positive or negative results have you experienced?

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OnSugar Blog: It's Bath Time Baby!

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:00:34 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud and Melissa-Emily is one of them. In her latest post to her blog Life Beyond Base, she writes about treating her lil one's eczema.

After using Johnson & Johnson products on my daughter for her bath time and massage sessions, I started to notice how irritated her skin was becoming. At first I thought something else was the cause, but as I continued to use J&J products it caused my daughter have a bad reaction, which is when I decided to take her to the doctors. After her doctor confirmed the reaction was in fact eczema due to the chemicals use in J&J baby products on her sensitive skin, I decided to immediately make a switch (I am in no way discrediting J&J products, they simply did not work best for my daughter's skin).

I rushed out to Babies R Us where I found this baby care brand called Mustela, which is rated #1 in European countries and I now see why! I saw results almost immediately after the first use of their Stelatopia products for babies with sensitive skin and eczema. If you have tried products that have yet to work on your babies' sensitive skin I really recommend using this product, you will definitely see results immediately!

Want to see more? Start following Life Beyond Base, or start your on OnSugar blog. It's easy, it's free, and we just might feature your content on our site!

Eczema: Take This Skin Rash Test

LilSugar — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:09 PST

Don't scratch! Approximately one in five babies will be diagnosed with eczema in their first year of life. The red, itchy patches only become more inflamed when lil ones rub them and seem to appear at the most inconvenient of times. Take this quiz and see just how much you know about this skin rash.

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Symptoms of Omega-3 Deficiency

FitSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:00:00 PDT

Health magazines and websites are constantly talking about omega-3s, which makes us concerned about getting enough in our diets. For women, the RDI of omega-3s is 1.1 grams (1,100 mg) a day. Since our diets are often too high in omega-6s - foods such as corn oil, soy oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil - many people can end up with an omega-3 deficiency. The symptoms are:

Fatigue
Poor memory
Immune weakness
Dry skin, eczema, or hair loss
Heart problems
Reproductive problems
Mood swings or depression
Poor circulation

If you're experiencing these symptoms and think it may be caused by a lack of omega-3s in your diet, talk to your doctor. Increasing your consumption of omega-3 eggs, canola oil, walnuts, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, soybeans, and cold-water fish such as mackerel and sardines will relieve these symptoms. If you don't eat enough of these foods, then you may want to take fish oil capsules. Aside from preventing omega-3 deficiency, getting enough omega-3s can also reduce inflammation, decrease joint pain, fight obesity, reduce exercise-induced asthma, and lower blood pressure.

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Baby Bump: An Apple a Day Keeps the Asthma Away

LilSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:01 PST

What you eat prenatally, can pay off in your lil one's health even after she leaves the womb. Recent research suggests that moms-to-be who eat apples during pregnancy, have children with lower rates of asthma. Those who consumed more than four apples a week had children who were 37 percent less likely to have asthma.

Studies also found a specific food would reduce rates of eczema in babies too. To find out what it is, just

read more. Mothers who consume fish (more than once a week) during pregnancy may lower their child's risk of developing eczema. Too much of a good thing can be bad though, especially in the case of fish. Consuming high amounts of fish can boost mercury levels in a developing fetus so don't overdo it. Best practice is to focus on eating a diet wide in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins - but now you may want to make sure that it includes a few apples and pieces of fish.

Lil Tip: Eczema Relief the Natural Way

babysugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:00:24 PDT

My six–year–old niece has been through the ringer with eczema since she was born. Cortisone creams and prescribed medications were the only things that kept her from rubbing her beautiful skin raw. Moms hoping to avoid medicinal cures for the common scratchy nuisance may find relief in this homemade paste recipe.

Michele from Glam Spirit uses a combination of Vitamin E oil, Goldenseal powder and honey. Vitamin E oil, as you may know from stretch mark creams, helps heal the skin by keeping it moisturized and therefore, less itchy. Goldenseal is an herb that disinfects and reduces swelling. Honey also reduces inflammation and scarring while the antioxidant agents help heal pained areas.

To see how to make the homemade healer,

read more. Once you have all the ingredients, take the Vitamin E oil and mix it with the Goldenseal powder. Then add a small amount of honey. Apply the paste on the infected areas for a healthy and sweet road to recovery.

Link Time: ANTM's Fatima Lands Another Fashion Week Show

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:33:03 PDT

ANTM's Fatima Siad walked in the Hermès show, too - The Cut
How to get rid of dark spots, at any age - InStyle
Surgery-free fixes for your beauty hangups - Glo
The Kardashians blame their dad for their makeup addiction - Yahoo Shine
6 beauty tools worth investing in - Real Simple
Halloween-themed nail art to get excited about - Refinery29
An internal monologue in the hair care aisle - The Frisky
Is Nars California eyeshadow too much like MAC Mythology? - Temptalia
Eczema sucks, but this lotion saves the day - Clumps of Mascara

Foods That Improve Dry Skin

Michele Foley — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:34:27 PDT

The humid days of Summer leave skin feeling moist and supple, but Fall's cooler temps have just the opposite effect. Since there's less humidity in the air, skin is more likely to become dry, uncomfortable, and itchy - often resulting in a red flaky mess! Besides using a rich moisturizer, turning down the heat, and using a humidifier, eating these foods can also help improve dry skin.

Water
From a food perspective, the best thing you can do to keep skin from getting dry is to keep hydrated. Drinking water is essential in promoting skin circulation at its base. (It’s also a much cheaper option than expensive creams.) Use our stat calculator to find out how much water you should be drinking. Beyond drinking water, eat fruits and veggies that have a high-water content like melon, apples, oranges, pineapple, celery, and cucumbers.

Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The good-for-you fats help soften dry skin by holding in moisture and plumping it up, which will can also help decrease the look of wrinkles - instant face lift! In fact, having an omega-3 deficiency can exasperate symptoms of dry skin and in some cases may even lead to eczema. Foods high in omega-3s include salmon, tuna, and trout. If fish isn’t your thing, look for flaxseed, avocado, and walnuts.

See which other foods to add to your diet after the break!