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Soothe eczema flare-ups with simple and effective steps

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting 7Sharp reporter Michael Holland and Cameraman Ken. We couldn't have picked a better Dovedale day! The sun was out and frost was a plenty! What a fabulous experience!

The dry winter air is particularly harsh on eczema prone skin. Remember: Keep your skin hydrated. Avoid skin irritants and trigger - perfumes, chemicals, wool, merino, certain foods, dust Don’t overheat

Eczema affects people of all ages – not just babies and children.  Recently celebrity Nadia Sawalha (of EastEnders fame) opened up about how her childhood eczema has flared up – after the birth of her child and then again during menopause.  It’s all about dry skin!  As we age and particularly during menopause oestrogen levels decrease and the skin retains less moisture, making it more prone to eczema.  The immune system is also lowered, making it harder to fight allergens and irritants. To read more visit https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/menopause-dry-skin-hormone-connection#3 “Every woman in menopause knows about the infamous hot flashes. Most are familiar with the night sweats. But dry skin at menopause, too? How did that happen? The answer is simple: Hormones, specifically...

In our recent customer survey, you told us the five things that matter most to you when choosing skincare products are: 1. Natural ingredients 2. Quality 3. Scientifically proven 4. Made in New Zealand 5. Safety. It’s great that our products tick all those boxes (and more). You also told us that our products are working for you.  90% said Pure Peony is better than other products you tried at calming irritated skin and 87% rated our products higher than other products for overall effectiveness.  When comparing our products with other products 96% of our survey respondents rated Pure Peony products as different – and 72% said they are extremely or very different. We also asked customers to share their...