When I was growing up I had flawless skin. However, over the last year or so, Eczema has appeared and doesn’t seem to want to stay away for long. It reached it’s peak of destruction on my face this year. I tried a couple of creams prescribed by the Dermatologist yet it would not stay away for long.
I thought perhaps I was starting to have an allergic reaction to shellfish or some other foods due to hormonal changes. Stress also has a tendency to trigger physical ailments in the body. Each time I eliminated one thing the Eczema would still return. So I decided to do a two week detox. This was something my body needed anyway so I looked forward to it.
After my detox, I would still see one or two red bumps appear on my face followed by itching, scaling, and dryness. As you can imagine I was quite frustrated. But after paying close attention to my diet, I decided to reduce the amount of chicken I eat and reduce the number of times I fry food. I also cut my intake of dairy to once or twice a week. I limited how often I drink citrus drinks such as orange juice as well.
I started using Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Organic Aloe Vera. I use the Witch Hazel sometimes for cleansing and sometimes as a moisturizer after cleaning my face with Cetaphil. To seal the moisture in I use cocoa butter. My face is clearing up and I have not had anymore Eczema breakouts. 
My diet consists mainly of fish, vegetables, fruits, and water. I do have the occasional burger every once in a while. When I do eat chicken, I usually bake it. I have traded my fried okra, fish, and chicken for oven fried food when I crave the like.
I was never big on the intake of pork and beef, thank goodness, so the change in my diet was not a drastic one. I was not one to eat a lot of fried foods either, but I ate enough to make a difference when cutting down on it. I stay away from processed food as much as possible also. Occasionally though, I do crave a Jersey Mike’s sub. But for the most part, when I crave sandwiches like that, I try to get the real deal at the deli like roasted turkey and swiss cheese. I have been eating whole wheat bread for well over 10 years now so that was not a big change either.
I am hoping to have the lingering effects of Eczema completely gone by NCSU Homecoming festivities. Yes, I am a fellow Wolfpack!!! I am happy at the progress so far. If you have problems with Eczema as well and want to try natural options for helping to clear it up, you may want to check out Thayers Witch Hazel alcohol-free product line.
