Recognising the Symptoms

• Dry, scaly or cracked patches that may become rough over time.
• Redness and swelling that flare suddenly after a trigger such as stress or temperature change.
• Persistent itching—often leading to scratching, bleeding and infection.
• Oozing or crusting during acute flare‑ups, followed by thickened skin in chronic cases.
  Symptoms usually appear in skin creases but can crop up anywhere; infants often show flares on cheeks and scalp.

Why Does Eczema Happen?

Eczema is multi‑factorial—rarely the result of one cause:

1. Impaired skin barrier – Lower filaggrin levels let moisture escape and irritants enter.
2. Immune over‑reaction – Harmless triggers prompt an inflammatory cascade.
3. Genetics – A family history of eczema, asthma or hay fever elevates risk.
4. Environmental stressors – Hard water, cold air, detergents and emotional stress spark flares.
5. Microbial imbalance – Staphylococcus aureus overgrowth worsens inflammation.

Conventional Treatment

Dermatologists will suggest:

• Daily emollients to repair the barrier.
• Topical steroids for acute inflammation.
• Calcineurin inhibitors or biologics for moderate–severe cases.
• Antihistamines or antibiotics when itching or infection dominate.

These can help, but many dislike long‑term steroids or petroleum‑based products. That’s where a natural option like Rescue Balm shines.

How to Use

Because Rescue Balm is water‑free, its nutrients stay potent and need no synthetic preservatives. The balm melts at body temperature, making it safe for delicate areas—including eyelids and babies over six weeks.

1. Warm a pea‑sized amount between clean fingertips.
2. Gently press onto damp skin after washing.
3. Re‑apply to hotspots during the day or use overnight as an occlusive mask.

Consistent use can cut itch within minutes, soften scaling in days and often extend the time between steroid courses.

Supporting Your Skin Day‑to‑Day

Medical creams work best when paired with simple lifestyle tweaks:

• Short, lukewarm showers followed by immediate moisturising.
• Gentle, fragrance‑free cleansers instead of harsh soap.
• Natural fibres like cotton or bamboo that let skin breathe.
• Stress‑management tools such as meditation or light exercise, known triggers for many sufferers.
• Humidifiers in winter to keep indoor air from drying skin out.

Rescue Balm integrates seamlessly with these habits—apply after a shower, keep a tin at your desk, and dab on before outdoor workouts to shield exposed skin from wind and cold.