3 Tips To Control Psoriasis Your GP Might Not Suggest
If you’re living with psoriasis your doctor is likely to suggest treatment in one or all of the following categories: Topical - emollients and/or topical steroids Phototherapy Systemic -...
Welcome to Be More You. Our Balmonds Blog.
Time to grab a cuppa and take a moment for yourself to discover and get inspired.
From interviews with fascinating people, to nutritional support, skincare and beauty hacks created specifically for those with sensitive skin, as well as some sneak-peaks behind the scenes at Balmonds, you’ll find it all in our online magazine
What Are The Stages Of Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
Generally, symptoms start within a couple of weeks (and up to a couple of months) after discontinuing topical steroids. However, the sad truth about TSW (or Red Skin Syndrome/RSS) is...
What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
TSW (also known as topical steroid withdrawal syndrome, red skin syndrome or RSS) is a condition that affects people who have stopped using topical steroids after a period of using...
Topical Steroid Side-Effects
Burning or stinging on application Worsening of an existing skin condition such as acne or rosacea Folliculitis (blocked hair ducts) Skin thinning (atrophy) Stretch marks (striae) Easy bruising and tearing...
What Is 'Topical Steroid Addiction'?
Topical steroid addiction is a common term for when the body becomes resistant to the effects of topical corticosteroids (‘steroid creams’). It is also referred to as TSA or Red Skin Syndrome (RSS),...
Is Vitamin A In Skincare Safe During Pregnancy?
Vitamin A is hugely important for both pregnant women and their growing babies. The good news is that most healthy women eating varied, balanced diets will have adequate levels and...
Treat Yourself To A Skin Salvation Smoothie
This recipe could be seen as edible Skin Salvation, full of the goodness of hemp seed, and free from ingredients that are most likely to trigger flare-ups.
Welcome To Balmonds!
We’re pleased and proud to announce that we are now Balmonds! The changeover has happened, we’ve bid a fond farewell to Purepotions and we are now 100%, completely and utterly...
Can The Menopause Cause Skin Issues?
You’d think there was already enough to contend with during perimenopause - sleeplessness, headaches, lethargy, hot flushes and mood swings - without adding skin issues to the mix. But unfortunately,...
What Is The Best Cream For Psoriasis?
Psoriasis can be a really debilitating condition, chipping away at self-confidence and making life a misery for sufferers. Although there are medications (such as topical corticosteroids) that dermatologists prescribe to...
Should We Stop Using Baby Wipes?!
A bit drastic perhaps, but there’s a whole heap of reasons to ditch the wipes now - and find some alternatives that are gentler on the purse, the planet and...
