MY STORY

My name is Melanie, and I  have had atopic eczema since childhood, with numerous episodes in hospital because of infections and flare ups. I have, in the past, used steroid creams, sorbolene type creams and emollients, over the counter bath and skin products and found my eczema at times very hard to manage, and extremely debilitating. The constant itch and scratching, the dry scaly skin, the irritation and redness made me very self conscious, especially when growing up. I had it top to toe.

In my 20’s I decided to try the diet restrictions,  organic food, natural supplements  and basically depriving myself of every enjoyable food on the planet, although I was healthier, I  was not completely free of eczema.

I went on to become a registered nurse, dealing with wounds, scars and ulcers. Then immediately studied Clinical Aromatherapy , where I studied the chemistry of essential oils in a scientific way. I extended my learning and research into skin care, my eczema in particular, learning the anatomy and structure of the skin. My nursing involves promoting wound care and wound healing, care of surgical scars, and I have worked with  radiation burns in cancer patients.

It was then that I began mixing and blending my own remedies/recipes at home, using essential oils in particular dosages, in a vegetable base cream {rather than mineral based}, and adding various essential fatty acid oils, vegetable oils and extracts, and experimenting on myself. My cream has helped my eczema .

I came up with CALMESSENCE CALMEXEMA, a cream that helped myself and went on to help others, with eczema. Recently one mum said that I should sell it online to other sufferers. Being a busy mum and a nurse, took up my time, and I never considered it before. I was happy making a few pots a week for people. I have had positive feedback and results in children’s skin, that makes me feel it is all worthwhile. I know exactly what they feel like, the misery, the irritation, the itching and the scratching,

A few years ago I was still covered in eczema. Over time it has improved, and today my skin is softer and smoother all over and much healthier. can go to the beach etc. My cream is not a cure, and I do not claim it to be. I know eczema can flare up at any time and there is no cure, however, I have had no major outbreaks for a few years now, and know it is manageable with the right skin moisturisers. I hope my cream can help you the same way it has helped me. Try it in your skin care routine, and  management plan.