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Wishbone Smart Thermometer That Plugs Into Your Phone

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First time mums are particularly concerned when their babies get sick. And the most common indication that they are not well is when their temperature is elevated. Often when infants have a temperature it is a sign they have an infection. So it is important to determine if they really do have a fever. The best way to … Read moreWishbone Smart Thermometer That Plugs Into Your Phone

How to Use the Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Nail Care System

How would you like to have shiny, smooth, healthy looking nails without having to visit a salon or wearing nail polish? With the help of the Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Nail Care System, it is now possible! Yes, you can now achieve beautiful finger and toe nails without stressing your nails through the repeated use of … Read moreHow to Use the Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Nail Care System

Using Otrivin Nasal Decongestant Sprays

Common colds is a very common viral infection that we acquire during the cold season, like autumn for example. There is something in the air that makes us feel sicker than when its summer time. Perhaps one reason we can attribute this to is the weakening of the immune system. This is where a Otrivin Nasal … Read moreUsing Otrivin Nasal Decongestant Sprays

The Best Blackhead Remover so you can Stop Picking Your Face!

“Stop picking your face!” This is something I hear my Mother say to me still, in my 30’s. But no matter how many times she warns me, I still love doing it especially when I find the perfect light for seeing blackheads and giving them a good squeeze. But this happens to be in her … Read moreThe Best Blackhead Remover so you can Stop Picking Your Face!

Voltaren Rapid for Managing Muscle and Back Pain

Do you often complain of having muscle aches after a long day? How about tight muscles after a workout? Aches and pains are not our enemies. In fact, we should take them as a warning sign that we may be overdoing things; thus, our bodies complain. Some people are more prone to having muscle aches, … Read moreVoltaren Rapid for Managing Muscle and Back Pain

The Top 5 Cracked Heel Balms for Sore Dry Cracked Heels?

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It is amazing that such a small surface on our body absorbs so much impact for our body day to day. Feet are an often overlooked part of the body, but it is easy to see how important they are when we develop blisters, corns or create cracked heels. Are your feet looking dry and cracked? … Read moreThe Top 5 Cracked Heel Balms for Sore Dry Cracked Heels?

Summer Time + Barbeque Time = Equals Indigestion

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Have you ever had that feeling after a decadent meal, or maybe a few drinks? It feels like burning in your stomach, or perhaps when you burp. Indigestion is a very common ailment during summertime. Aside from hayfever, people also suffer mostly from upset stomach and indigestion. This is because summertime in New Zealand involves … Read moreSummer Time + Barbeque Time = Equals Indigestion

Truth About Dry Cracked Heels

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Do you lie in bed and shudder at that feeling when one heel rubbes across the other. Those little bits of dry skin, poke into your leg, and the sore cracks make you wince under pressure? Dry, cracked heels may seem to be common skin problem, but this seemingly simple and dismissible condition can actually lead … Read moreTruth About Dry Cracked Heels

3 Minoxidil Hair Loss Solution – Rogaine, Regain & Regrow

Are you starting to see some signs of hair loss? Does hair loss run in the family? Does it scare you to even think about losing your hair? Well, the good news is there is a solution to hair loss. You may not be able to prevent it, but at least you can delay the progression. … Read more3 Minoxidil Hair Loss Solution – Rogaine, Regain & Regrow

Are you Lactose Intolerant? Try Lacteeze Lactase Supplement

Are you lactose intolerant? Do dairy and cheese leave your stomach churning or your bottom toot’ing. If so, you may suffer from lactose intolerance. So how do you know if you suffer from lactose intolerance?  This can happen as a direct result of your bodies inability to digest lactose. As a result,you will know because you experience a feeling … Read moreAre you Lactose Intolerant? Try Lacteeze Lactase Supplement

5 Scabies Treatment Products in the Spotlight.

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Have you ever seen someone who is infected with scabies? Did you know that it is a very contagious skin condition? So contagious, that almost in an instant, you can get infected by simply touching the skin of someone who has it. Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to contracting this condition. The symptoms … Read more5 Scabies Treatment Products in the Spotlight.

How to Heal Scars: Dealing With Scars Your Over The Counter Options

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We cannot avoid getting wounded and hurt. Especially during childhood, when we start to explore the wonderful world around us. Bruises, scalds, scrapes, and cuts are all part of growing up.  And sometimes scarring is inevitable, which leaves a mark not just on the skin but on the self-esteem.  So, what is the solution? Help heal … Read moreHow to Heal Scars: Dealing With Scars Your Over The Counter Options

7 Ways to Make Your Shoes More Comfortable with Gel Insoles

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We’ve been there and we know how it feels. You buy a new pair of shoes and you’re SUPER excited to wear them. But only after an hour of using it, you suddenly realise they are not that comfortable. Sure they might do for a jaunt to the supermarket. But when it comes to walking for … Read more7 Ways to Make Your Shoes More Comfortable with Gel Insoles

6 Over the Counter Hydrocortisone Creams in the Spotlight

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Do you suffer from skin allergies? Do you find it hard to concentrate while itching? Eczema and psoriasis can affect anyone of any age and can cause skin flare-ups that are very itchy. In addition, they can also result in inflammation, rashes, and redness. I notice this in my children. I see them scratching every … Read more6 Over the Counter Hydrocortisone Creams in the Spotlight

Avene XeraCalm for Red Hypersensitive Skin: What You Need to Know

Having hypersensitive skin is a delicate situation.  Do you find your skin easily turns red after using skin care products?  Is your skin often patchy or itchy? Do you find you are disappointed with the product options out there?  Confused about which ingredients will annoy and irritate your skin? Do you have a cupboard full of products you can’t use?  I know how you feel and I completely appreciate your frustration.  So let me share with you a secret I have recently discovered. A range of products made especially for hypersensitive skin– Avene XeraCalm.

Do you ever wonder if you suffer from hypersensitive skin?

According to dermnetnz.org, surveys show that 50% of women and 40% of men report of having sensitive skin. To have sensitive skin means you have low tolerance level for cosmetics and other personal care products. And these sensitivities are manifested in many different ways, such as experiencing stinging, itching or burning sensations. You can also see the appearance of redness, dryness, scaling, peeling and, in more extreme cases, bumps and hives.

So, have you confirmed your suspicion? Let’s see if you really have hypersensitive skin. You have it if you said yes to at least 3 or more of the symptoms above.  Now that you have finally confirmed this, what do you do? Do you just sulk and accept your condition without doing anything? Or do you switch to a product specially formulated for sensitive skin?

Perhaps your next question is, which products can help?

Avene XeraCalm is one product we trust in dealing with hypersensitive skin. Specially formulated for those who are hypersensitive to weather changes. It is also ideal for those who easily react to products that contain harsh chemicals. As well as those who suffer from irritant contact dermatitis.

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Who can benefit from using Avene XeraCalm?

Those who suffer from moderate to extremely dry skin or eczema will benefit from Avene XeraCalm.  The reason? It contains carefully chosen ingredients known to soothe and help relieve extreme dryness symptoms.

What makes it different from other products made for sensitive skin?

The Avene XeraCalm range has a unique yet common active ingredient known as the Avene Thermal Spring Water. It comes from the Cevennes Mountains in Avene France. It is pure, free from bacteria, has low mineral content, and has a wide range of anions, cations, and trace elements. Dermatologists prefer Avene Thermal Spring Water among dermatological thermal spring waters because of its 2 is to 1 ratio of calcium vs. magnesium.

 

Now that you know more about Avene XeraCalm, let me share what are most common causes of hypersensitive skin.

Here are two of most common reasons why those who naturally have hypersensitive skin react.

First, irritant contact dermatitis.

Irritation happens when someone is exposed to either products or environmental aggressors that lead to a skin reaction. These irritants can either be personal care products, irritating body fluids such as urine, faeces, or sweat. It can also be environmental conditions such as heat, cold, low humidity and ultraviolet light.

Next is allergic contact dermatitis.

This happens when you apply either chemicals or materials to your skin and develops an allergic reaction after.  Examples of the most reported allergens are rubber, latex, and silicone. These can also be active ingredients such as SLS, paraben, and others.

Here is the range of Avene XeraCalm:

 

Now that you know how can Avene XeraCalm help, go ahead and check our online store. And if you know someone with hypersensitive skin, please take a few seconds to share, pin or tweet this post using the buttons to your left.

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Do Flight Socks Work? Your Guide to Compression Socks

Leaving on a jet plane? Are you escaping somewhere fabulous? Does that make you worried about having fat ankles when you arrive? I have been there – and it sucks.  The last time I travelled to Europe, I spent more than 20 hours seated in economy class with only a few short stopovers. By the … Read moreDo Flight Socks Work? Your Guide to Compression Socks

Avoid Eye Infection Thru Proper Care of Your Contact Lenses

Contact lenses have come a long way in recent years. Whether you are wearing them for fashion or vision, it is important to take care of your lenses. Not only to help you see clearly but also to prevent eye infections from occurring.  Why wear contact lenses and not glasses? People of various walks of … Read moreAvoid Eye Infection Thru Proper Care of Your Contact Lenses