We all know that skin conditions are very complex to treat.  Many people become very frustrated after using many orthodox treatments that have failed to solve their skin problems.  It is at this point that many people turn to “Alternative Therapies” or “Natural Therapies”.

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The bees feeding on the manuka (Tea tree) bush that grows wild across New Zealand produce Manuka honey.  Recent studies have confirmed that all honey has antibacterial properties.  However manuka honey is different to most honey.

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Calendula is the main ingredient in our Calendulis Plus Cream.  It wasn’t selected at random.  It was selected for its many medicinal properties….

Calendula, also known as Garden Marigold is a common garden plant throughout Europe and North America.  The flowers have been used for centuries as an antiseptic, to reduce inflammation and to treat wounds and a variety of skin conditions.  Calendula can also be used internally to treat stomach ulcers and inflammations however the use of calendula in this way professional supervision is recommended.

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As a general rule children under the age of 12 months should not ingest raw honey.  This is because honey may contain clostridium botulism spores.  The spores do not germinate in the acidic adult digestive system, but may germinate in the gut of young infants because they do not have well developed intestinal flora.  Cases of infant botulism and all botulism are extremely rare.

The danger of honey affecting young children is only in relation to their under developed gastro intestinal flora.  This means that there is no danger for honey being used topically.

The honey in topical applicants is safe for young children.  This does not however eliminate the need to patch test any new topical product.

Psoriasis is a  non-contagious, chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity.

Unfortunately there is no magical psoriasis cure, but there are many different treatments, both topical and systemic that can clear psoriasis for periods of time.  Finding a psoriasis treatment that will work for you requires experimentation.

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Rosacea, the skin condition primarily affecting the facial blood vessels causes a hot, inflamed rash similar to blushing and acne like bumps.

There are three types of Rosacea:

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My children are in the middle of their summer sports season.  And they love it.  Unfortunately though, eczema and sport do not go together.  Sport can cause you to overheat, which can make your eczema symptoms worse.  This is not only embarrassing, but uncomfortable.

Sport is however an important part of our lives, especially when we are children.  The health and social aspects are vital.  It is therefore important not to avoid sport if you have eczema, but to take extra care.

If possible play your sport during the cooler part of the day and wear cotton rather than synthetic sports clothes.  Take time out after the your sport to shower and wash off the sweat and most importantly always remember to re-moisturise after exercising or playing sport.

Let me say it again – Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise

I say it all the time, to the point where I sound like a worn out tape recorder.  The most important thing when caring for your eczema is to keep your skin well moisturised.

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Here are some common eczema facts:

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The involvement of magnesium in the body and its relevance to eczema is very complex.  I have tried to outline it simply to give you a basic understanding.

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