Balmonds - Info Hub

It is becoming increasingly accepted that there is a very strong causal link between eczema, psoriasis, allergies and an overactive...

You may already have noticed a connection between what you eat and the state of your skin, but how long...

Confused about what you need to drink to manage skin breakouts? Here’s our tip tips for drinks that benefit the...

There seems to be a story about a miracle cream for eczema in the media every single day at the moment! So...

Many people make the assumption that eczema is linked to or caused by a weak immune system, but is this...

If you’re plagued by itchy skin after getting out of the bath or shower, it could be due to a...

Perioral dermatitis can be hard to manage, but is it good to use moisturiser on a breakout?

If you’re struggling with pressure sores, rashes and irritated skin from wearing a face mask for long periods of time,...

If you’re suffering from dry or flaky skin on your face, you’ll be wanting a quick and effective solution!

  The extra delicate skin of the face can flare up for all kinds of different reasons - rosacea, psoriasis,...

Although hand sanitiser is recommended for disinfecting hands if there’s no water around, the sad truth is that it can...

Chemotherapy is a life-enhancing treatment, but it does unfortunately come with some side-effects. We have a look through what those...

Want to get on top of those poor sore paws? Follow these five key steps!

From what it’s made of to what it does, Skin Salvation is the ultimate treat for hardworking hands.

Although blood sugar levels might not appear to have much to do with your skin, high blood sugar can indeed...

An 'emollient cream' is a non-cosmetic moisturiser, named as such because they are used in a medical capacity to hydrate and...

This week, for Mental Health Awareness Week, we welcome guest blogger Simone Ivatts to Balmonds, to talk about how living...

Can stress cause a scabby scalp?! Quick answer - yes it can! Read more...

Dermatitis, whether caused by a chronic condition or a temporary reaction to something, is characterised by itchy skin; we look...

Diabetics are more vulnerable to several different kinds of skin issues because of the effects of their blood/glucose levels on...

5 Top Tips for keeping cool through weather fluctuations

In this week's guest blog, Emma Amoscato, author of Living With Allergies: Practical Tips For All The Family, shares her...

While it’s clear that certain skincare products trigger periocular dermatitis, can the same thing be said about some foods?

You might be familiar with using Balmonds for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, but did you know that our natural oils,...

Winter can be very hard on the hands: a bad combination of cold, dry air and the need to wash...

Balmonds’ Skin Salvation is one of the best things you can put on your skin, but did you know it’s...

Wondering about what might be causing your ear to feel itchy and scratchy? It’s a good question, and one that...

What you might think is acne or rosacea might well turn out to be perioral dermatitis, particularly if the creams...

Blepharitis is a common irritation of the eyelids. It’s characterised by dry, inflamed, itchy or crusty skin around the eyes,...

If your ears get hot, itchy and bothered, it can mean a few different things. One thing is certain: it’s...

Perioral dermatitis is, in simple terms, an inflammation of the area of skin around the nose and mouth. This inflammation...

This little pot of wonder is your perfect companion for this summer and beyond. It’s 100% natural goodness and pretty...

Blepharitis is a common but usually mild irritation of the area around the eyes. It can make your eyelids swollen,...

With international travel looking shaky, many of us are staying local for our holidays this summer. But whether you’re camping,...

It’s been suggested that eczema - including discoid dermatitis - counts as an autoimmune disease; here we look at the...

Blepharitis can be caused by a variety of different factors and circumstances, and these often occur in combination. So a...

Perioral dermatitis is the term given to persistent patches of bumpy, spotty, inflamed or irritated skin around the mouth and...

Blepharitis is a common, chronic inflammation of the eyes and eyelids; it can make your eyes sore, gritty, watery or...

A severe case of discoid dermatitis can be very painful, but is it as infectious as it looks?

A sudden case of dermatitis out of the blue could be down to a whole host of factors.

An itch in the ear can feel overwhelming and distracting; even though the itchy area might be small, it can...

The past year has been tough on our hands with frequent handwashing and harsh hand sanitiser.

Stasis dermatitis is a common condition among the elderly and those with mobility issues or poor circulation. Here we look...

Blepharitis is a common and usually fairly mild eye irritation. It can make your eye feel gritty, itchy, sore or...

Discoid, or nummular, eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition; it’s a type of atopic dermatitis or eczema, characterised by...

It can be alarming to see your new tattoo peeling, but don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal, and you should care...

If you’re struggling to get deeply ingrained dirt off your hands, we’ve got a few good tips for you to...

Is seborrheic dermatitis a fungal or bacterial infection? Read on...