A Lifesaver for Busy Hands in Various Professions

In the diverse tapestry of professions, one common thread runs through many—constant hand-washing and exposure to various irritants. For professionals like artists, veterinarians, doctors, gardeners, and parents, Gloves In A Bottle proves to be an invaluable ally in maintaining hand health amidst their demanding tasks. 1. Artists For artists, the...

Tips to Treat Your Winter Itch.

Folding away the swimsuit, getting a donation of old summer pieces ready to give away and bringing back the bulky jackets and sweatshirts is part of the usual transition we make from summer to winter wardrobe as the weather cools down. For most of us this is a welcome change...

Back To School Jitters

Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, a student or a teacher - there is certainly a lot of jitters this school season with the cases of respiratory virus illnesses rising across the country (and the world). A wise man once said, "Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will."...

Vitamins for Eczema Sufferers – What’s the Link?

It feels weird to think that your gut and your skin have anything to do with each other since they both have such different roles but they do actually have one important thing in common – they both are there to protect you. If you want to help fight your...

Hand Lotion with SPF: Trust Me, You Need It!

You wouldn’t think twice about going to the beach for the day without bringing along some sunscreen – so why do we treat our hands differently? Why don’t we religiously pack hand lotion with SPF as we do our usual sunscreen? Why do we take the health of our hands...

Alcohol and Eczema: Are They a Good Combination?

Before you get all excited, I’m not going to tell you that they’re a good mix so you can put down that gin & tonic you were just reaching for! We can look at this topic in two ways. We can think about eczema and its links with drinking alcohol...

What’s Missing From Hand Hygiene in Nursing?

You and I both know that hand hygiene is at the forefront of the world’s priorities right now. But is it a priority for you, personally? If you’re a nurse, I’d be willing to bet my life savings (which I wish was a bit bigger, if I’m honest!) that you’d...

Hand Washing for Nurses: How to Do It Effectively

Most of us naturally wash our hands at certain times of the day out of habit, like before we eat, after going to the bathroom and before preparing food. But what about having a job that requires impeccable hand hygiene in order to keep those around you safe from illness?...

What’s Up With Sudden Dry Skin?

You feel young and youthful, your skin is soft, smooth and just darn close to perfect! One day you wake up to find your skin dry, irritated and anything but perfect. What’s going on? What causes sudden dry skin and what can you do about it? Causes of Sudden Dry...

Nurses Week: Affordable Gifts Every Nurse Would Want

Someone that spends their life taking care of others deserves a moment to take care of themselves too. With May being International Nurses Month, it’s the perfect time to give back to those that have given so much to us. If you’re looking for a nurses week gift for a...

What Yarrow Benefits for Skin Care Are You Missing Out On?

Yarrow has been used for thousands of years and if you look close enough, I bet you’ll find it in some of your skin care products. But still, many people won’t have the foggiest idea what yarrow is or what it can do for your skin. So let’s change that...

Nurse Hands: 5 Remedies for Dry and Cracked Hands

If you’re a nurse, then you know all about the importance of taking good care of the skin on your hands, right? It’s highly likely you have suffered from skin irritations on your hands before and it’s just as likely that you have an irritating skin condition right now! But...

Attention All Nurses: Dry Hands Can Be Eradicated!

Dry hands. Peeling Hands. Cracked hands. Eczema covered hands. Does this sound like you? And are you a nurse, by any chance? The reason I ask is that in a recent study where over 700 nurses were surveyed, 47.3% of them were found to have some form of occupational skin...

Have You Tried Aloe Vera For Eczema?

There’s all sorts of interesting and surprising ingredients out there that boast about their super powers for skin like cucumbers, kiwi and tea tree oil. Did you know that in some cultures people even use bird droppings as a secret skin care weapon? (Are you thinking gross? Good cause I...

How to Create the Best New Mom Care Package!

Becoming a mom is one of the most precious moments in life. If you’ve had children, I can almost guarantee that you agree with me when I say that becoming a parent is a quantum leap in terms of milestones! What about when someone else becomes a mom for the...

The Effective Nurse Hand Lotion You’ve Been Looking For

A nurse’s job is important to them (or at least it should be) but I’m not here to give you career advice. I’m here to talk about your skin. But not just any skin – the skin on your hands if you’re a nurse. A job that uses their hands...