PROPOLIS – a powerful, all natural antibiotic also known as Russian Penicillin.

Propolis is a product from the bee-hive. Honey-bees collect the sticky, brown resinous substance from various plants. In the hive the bees mix the propolis with wax and use it to sterilise their home against infection and as a multi purpose cement and varnish.

Skin that is dry will often be sore and irritated. Therefore, the first line of treatment for eczema tends to be to lubricate and moisten the skin. This will replace water and oils that have been lost due to the skin condition.

We all know that skin conditions are very complex to treat. Many people become very frustrated after using many orthodox treatments that have failed to solve their skin problems. It is at this point that many people turn to “Alternative Therapies” or “Natural Therapies”.

The bees feeding on the manuka (Tea tree) bush that grows wild across New Zealand produce Manuka honey. Recent studies have confirmed that all honey has antibacterial properties. However manuka honey is different to most honey.

Calendula is the main ingredient in our Calendulis Plus Cream. It wasn’t selected at random. It was selected for its many medicinal properties….

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity.

Unfortunately there is no magical psoriasis cure, but there are many different treatments, both topical and systemic that can clear psoriasis for periods of time. Finding a psoriasis cure that will work for you requires experimentation.

Rosacea, the skin condition primarily affecting the facial blood vessels causes a hot, inflamed rash similar to blushing and acne like bumps. There are three types of Rosacea…

My children are in the middle of their summer sports season.  And they love it.  Unfortunately though, eczema and sport do not go together.  Sport can cause you to overheat, which can make your eczema symptoms worse.  This is not only embarrassing, but uncomfortable. Sport is however an important part of our lives, especially when […]

Let me say it again – Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize

I say it all the time, to the point where I sound like a worn out tape recorder. The most important thing when caring for your eczema is to keep your skin well moisturized.

Here are some common eczema facts…