Can Hand Sanitiser Make Your Hands Peel?
Although hand sanitiser is recommended for disinfecting hands if there’s no water around, the sad truth is that it can make your skin very dry and sore.
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 Is The Best Hand Cream For Gardeners' Hands?
From what it’s made of to what it does, Skin Salvation is the ultimate treat for hardworking hands.
Does High Blood Sugar Cause Itchiness All Over The Body?
Although blood sugar levels might not appear to have much to do with your skin, high blood sugar can indeed cause itching all over! Find out the best skincare for high...
Emollient Creams or Moisturisers?
An 'emollient cream' is a non-cosmetic moisturiser, named as such because they are used in a medical capacity to hydrate and condition severely dry skin. A 'moisturiser' is the cosmetic term for...
Does Eczema Cause Depression?
This week, for Mental Health Awareness Week, we welcome guest blogger Simone Ivatts to Balmonds, to talk about how living with a chronic skin condition can affect one’s mental health.
Can Stress Cause Scabs On The Scalp?
Can stress cause a scabby scalp?! Quick answer - yes it can! Read more...
Why Is Dermatitis Itchy?
Dermatitis, whether caused by a chronic condition or a temporary reaction to something, is characterised by itchy skin; we look at the reasons why!
What Does Diabetic Skin Rash Look Like?
Diabetics are more vulnerable to several different kinds of skin issues because of the effects of their blood/glucose levels on the body. It’s essential to check yourself very carefully for...
Can Changes In The Weather Trigger An Eczema Flare-Up?
5 Top Tips for keeping cool through weather fluctuations
Living With Allergies: Preparing Your Children For School
In this week's guest blog, Emma Amoscato, author of Living With Allergies: Practical Tips For All The Family, shares her experiences of preparing her kids for starting school.
Skincare on Set: Makeup Artist Must-Haves from Balmonds
You might be familiar with using Balmonds for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, but did you know that our natural oils, creams and balms are also highly prized by professional makeup...
Which Hand Cream Is Best For Skin In Winter?
Winter can be very hard on the hands: a bad combination of cold, dry air and the need to wash hands frequently can mean that the natural oils in the...
