Skin Smart By Laura deCarufel We’ve all been there. For women with allergies, dermatitis, rosacea, eczema or extremely sensitive skin, a trip to the drugstore can be as pleasant as cold toast. Trawling the aisles for moisturizer or lipstick, turning boxes to read ingredients while the familiar anxiety seizes. With hundreds of products and thousands [...]

By Laura deCarufel For many, a bottle of Chanel No. 5 is the dream gift. But for those with allergic contact dermatitis to fragrance – 3.4 per cent of North Americans at last count – it can be a nightmare. Brand-name perfumes can contain as many as 5,000 chemicals. Allergic Living asked Dr. Sandy Skotnicki-Grant to [...]

Quench dry skin in two areas that need it most: hands and lips HANDILY A little effort can go a long way to protect hands, which lose moisture quickly in the cold weather. Invest in a good hand cream: Absolutely essential this season, hand creams are thicker and richer than face or body moisturizers, and [...]

Natural Beauty – Face Time Interview by Laura deCarufel In the world of natural cosmetics, Jane Iredale is royalty. In mineral makeup, she is queen. With the launch, 11 years ago, of her self-titled line, Iredale introduced an innovative option for women with rosacea, eczema and extremely sensitive skin. Her cosmetics are a mineral and [...]

Natural Beauty – Eczema BY LAURA deCARUFEL ECZEMA Although eczema usually improves in the summer, some people find they break out more because of the heat, and perspiration. Plan activities for early morning or late afternoon, to avoid the hottest hours. Central air conditioning can help, as can applying sun protection that includes the active [...]