Well, Winter Storm Gorgon has passed through our area. We only got a few inches of snow, but oh boy! did it shut this area down. Hubby and I both still worked, and Little J still went to day care, but it was treacherous getting there.
To give you an idea, in a 7 hour period yesterday morning, our local police responded to nearly 150 accidents. The roads were very icy, and people were still driving fast. The snow has stopped, but the temperature will continue to fall over the next couple of days. There’s one thing that the cold, dry weather always brings to our home- eczema.
Growing up in Canada, I often had terribly dry skin on my hands in the winter to the point that they’d crack and peel, but I never had eczema. It took me a while to recognize it on my son. Actually, I think my MIL first pointed it out, when I mentioned he had a really dry patch of skin that wouldn’t go away. This was last winter. It’s one spot in particular above his knee, and has reappeared this year. It goes away in the spring and reappears in the fall once the cold weather returns.
Little J’s eczema doesn’t disappear during the winter, but if I treat it consistently, the skin will at least stay only a little dry. It’s not bad enough then to bother Little J. One time last winter it did get out of control, and his skin cracked and peeled and almost seemed to blister?? It was the first time I’d dealt with something like that, and I was a little horrified.
The last few weeks I’ve been using an Intensive Baby Balm that Avishi Organics sent me to review. When it first arrived, I thought it was just for diaper rash, but then I read a testimonial on their website where a mother said she used it with success on her child’s eczema. So I started to use the balm for that instead, and it works! As I’ve mentioned, the balm (like every product I’ve tried) doesn’t completely get rid of his dry skin, but with regular use, the Intensive Baby Balm helps it get better (the dry patch is soooo close to being completely gone) and the balm definitely keeps the skin from getting worse. The balm does so without chemicals, fragrances, colors, parabens, and sulfates.
I also like that it’s a stick, because I do get tired of having to wash my hands after applying lotions and creams. Yes, frequent hand washing is good when it’s flu season, but it also dries my skin out! Because it’s a stick, I also let Little J apply it himself while I supervise. As a busy 2 1/2 year old, he loves to do things himself.
Avishi Organics has all the ingredients of their balm listed on their website. Ingredients include coconut oil, neem oil, plantain, organic beeswax, and vitamin E.
Overall, I’m pleased with this product. In fact, this reminds me to go put some on my son’s leg… Okay, I’m back and just took a photo, so you can see what his eczema spot looks like tonight (that’s the “after” photo that I stuck up above). A little goes a long way with this product, so I’m pretty sure this balm will last us all winter…probably two winters.
If you or your little one suffers from dry skin, I recommend you give this a try. And, of course, you can always use this as a diaper rash cream! Visit Avishi Organics to learn more.
Note: I received a free tube of Intensive Baby Balm from Avishi Organics. The opinions reflected above are my own and may differ from others.
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Both of my kids struggle with eczema, and we just moved to a much drier, colder climate than they have been used to. It’s taking a toll… Might have to pick this up. Think I could pick this up at Target or somewhere similar?
I think right now it’s only sold online. 🙁 They’re based right up the road from me though, which is cool.
I have tried so many Eczema products but I have yet to find something that works. i will definitely give this a try. Thanks for recommending it! I hope it would work on me as well as it did Little J!
Do you want to try this balm next time you visit? It’s just been on his leg and arm skin, so it’s sanitary! =D
Because it’s winter, we all have dry skin in our house. This sounds like a great product.
This stuff looks great! I am the one who needs this balm for my skin (especially in the winter)!!
It’s great that there are starting to be more organic and non-toxic baby care products now! I was shocked to find out there are some nasty chemicals in some of the mainstream baby care lines.
My son has eczema and gets flair ups in winter on his elbows. I’m glad Avishi has good ingredients and seems to work for you!
This looks like a great product. I must tell my friend about it!
So happy to hear this worked. I hate seeing kids suffer.
My oldest has eczema so this would be amazing for her skin.
It is so hard to find a good product for eczema. Thanks for sharing.
Gosh I bet this balm works wonders. I think one of my children had eczema for a little while.
My son gets terrible chapped hands during the winter. I’ve tried everything, except this Baby Balm. Will be looking for it immediately.
I so need this for my baby right now, she has eczema on her little cheeks. This sounds great.
My nephew really needs this! I will have to share this product with his mom!
Sounds like this is a good thing to have around during the cold wintery months! Thanks for sharing! And what a cute little boy you have! 🙂
Thank you, Christina =D
Thanks! I suffer from dry skin and we are in California!
This sounds like a great product. I love that it’s natural, and I’m glad to see it actually made a difference.
What a great products that works well. I like that it has no chemicals, fragrances, parabens, and sulfates.
It is wonderful whrn you find a product that makes your child feel better!
My aunt suffers from eczema and she often talks about how hard it is to treat. I’m not surprised to see coconut oil in here, I haven’t used it but I always hear how good it is for the skin (and other things!).
I love the sound of this. Need to order some.
Hi everyone! You can actually find this balm at our store along with a lot of other great items for eczema like protective mittens and clothes for wet wrapping. Everything is natural and gentle for eczema.
http://www.eczemacompany.com/intensive-baby-balm-for-skin-rashes-in-children/
I’ll be happy to help you with any questions!
Thank you.
Jennifer Roberge
Owner, The Eczema Company