As winter settles in, it's time to rethink our routines, especially for those managing eczema. The season’s colder, drier air can trigger eczema flares, but with the right winter skincare and nurturing habits, it's possible to protect sensitive skin and embrace winter’s slower pace. In this blog Alice Hopkins from Örn Kuu guides us through some lovely ideas for the season including choosing the best eczema creams to create calming rituals and how to avoid eczema flares to stay comfortable through the colder months. 

Christmas can be a challenging time for eczema sufferers, as cold air, central heating, and festive woolly jumpers often make symptoms worse. Understanding why eczema tends to flare up in winter—and how Christmas traditions might contribute—can be key to relief. Here are our top tips for protecting your hands, face, and other sensitive areas against winter’s harsh effects. 

Explore the Eczema Clothing Skincare Discovery Box, a specially curated selection of top skincare products for eczema, psoriasis, and sensitive skin. With over £110 worth of products for just £49.50, this box lets you test trusted brands risk-free. Each product is chosen by us for its gentle, effective ingredients to soothe, moisturise, and protect your skin.

Eczema and other skin conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis can be challenging to manage, but taking a holistic approach can make a significant difference. From skincare and haircare to clothing, nutrition, bedding and stress reduction, managing eczema isn’t just about treating the symptoms — it’s also about reducing triggers and supporting your overall well-being. 

Excited about starting university or college in September but nervous about how it might affect your eczema or allergies?  Our MD Jo Greenslade and her daughter Bonnie have prepared a detailed guide based on Bonnies own experiences navigating Uni whilst dealing with eczema and life threatening allergies.

While many brands promote easy-to-clean, wrinkle-free fabrics, they often fail to disclose the harmful chemicals used to achieve these results. Your child's skin is exposed to these toxins for over 35 hours a week. Opting for organic cotton uniforms is a safer choice, especially for sensitive skin. Find out why in our latest blog.

Nipple eczema, or nipple dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition causing redness, itching, and sometimes blistering or cracking around the nipples. Both men and women can develop this condition, though it's more common in women, especially during breastfeeding. Effective management includes identifying and avoiding triggers, using appropriate topical treatments, and wearing soft, breathable fabrics. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options can help those affected maintain comfort and manage this condition effectively.

Let's talk about lip and mouth eczema. This annoying, itchy, and sometimes painful condition can make your lips feel like they're on fire. Here we explore what causes lip eczema, how to treat dry, sore, cracked lips, and the impact on mental health and relationships.

We understand just how challenging living with eczema can be, and for men, it often comes with additional unique difficulties. We asked a few of our male customers to share their experiences. 

As we celebrate Men's Health Week, Joel Nelson shares his journey living with Arthritic Psoriasis to help others navigate living with this challenging condition. 

With a few simple tweaks to your cleaning routine, you can reduce the likelihood of itching and sneezing yet still banish allergens from your home. Read on for our top tips for spring cleaning if you have allergies. 

To mark Allergy Awareness week, we discuss the often tricky task of navigating life with allergies and skin conditions.