What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as Atopic eczema, is a non-contagious skin disorder that manifests as an inflammation in the dermatitis (the uppemost layer of the skin). The inflammation often manifests as itching, dryness, blistering, scaly skin, and sometimes also bleeding. This condition usually appears on the face, scalp, neck, bend of the arm, back of the knee and bottom. Atopic dermatitis is commonly known as nappy rash. It is suspected to be genetically conditioned, meaning that it is hereditary. In conjunction with Atopic eczema, a clear pattern where the affected person also suffers from allergy/asthma has been observed. If you suspect that you have eczema, consult your physician for a diagnosis.
This may aggravate your eczema
– Dry skin, leading to itching (often in cold temperatures)
– Dehydrating showers/baths
– Sweating causes itching
– Solvents, for example in swimming pools (chlorine)
– General illnesses and infections affecting the skin’s condition
– Psychological stress
Seven quick tips
1. Keep dry skin sufficiently hydrated, using for example oil, balm and/or cream.
2. Children who experience discomfort when bathing may need to apply oil or balm before taking a bath.
3. Bathing is gentler than showering. It softens the skin and loosens dead skin cells, which allows moisture to penetrate deeper and rehydrate the skin.
4. Always wash new clothes before wearing and wear mostly cotton clothes.
5. Depending on where on your body you want to apply them, different products are beneficial.
6. Apply morning and evening, and vary the products. For example, choose water-based products in the morning (lotion/cream) and oil-based in the evening (balm/oil).
7. Approach skincare the same way you do food: the body benefits from variation and balance.
If the eczema is moist (weeping eczema)
At times, an eczema can be weeping and needs to be dried up. Then, we recommend using Aloe Vera Barbadensis solely. It can be used all over the body. Do not apply lotions or other creams that will make the eczema more moist.
If the eczema is dry
Eye Cream – for the face
Face Protection – for the face
Cold Pressed Jojoba Oil – for the face and body
Body Lotion – for the body
Baby Balm – for the face and body
Shea Balm – for the face, body and hands
Hand Cream – for the hands
Massage
The products should contain a blend of various vegetable oils to provide the skin with various fatty acids that will strengthen the skin barrier. Avoid massage oils with an undiversified content (for example, only olive oil or rapeseed oil), massage oils containing high amounts of essential oils, and massage oils containing Colophony (conifers such as Juniper and Cypress).
Peeling
Our AHA & Jojoba Peeling scrubs away dead skin cells while stimulating the skin, making it easier for the skin to absorb moisture.
Every evening
Apply Hand Cream to your hands and then Shea Balm on top of the cream. Both products contain 100% natural ingredients but low levels of essential oils. The evening products should contain a blend of various vegetable oils to provide the skin with various fatty acids to strengthen the skin barrier. Use cotton gloves.
Facial treatment
It is advantageous to see one of our skin therapists for a facial treatment. They know which products are suitable for different skin types and have completed our course on skin conditions. They can help you choose the products that suit you the best..
When not to use products from MARIA ÅKERBERG
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
It is very important that you follow your skin therapist’s recommendations in order to achieve the best results possible. If you have any questions, please contact your retailer.