Skin Problems

My skin is a mess and winter hasn't even hit us yet! I can't stand my sensitive skin that breaks out with eczema as soon as the heat comes on.  Plus, I've developed allergies to facial make up (like the foundations and powders). What a pain!  I think all this skin stuff is related to my thyroid disease but that doesn't make it more acceptable when soft, smooth skin is preferred.

I also have Keratosis Pilaris so parts of my skin are rough (attractive eh?).  I need a good sugar scrub to smoothe and soften the rough spots.  I found a pure fiji coconut sugar scrub in mango - sounds yummy doesn't it?  I can't wait to try it!

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Eczema is Back

My eczema is back along my waistline and chest. Where my clothing rubs is where I get eczema first. Then it follows around my arms and on my head.

My head has been itching badly the last few days so I had to my daughter look at it this morning. I wanted to make sure one of the kids didn't bring lice home from school! Thankfully, that wasn't the problem.  My scalp is very irritated looking she said. Definitely getting my eczema back.

I always get it bad when my thyroid is most out of whack.

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