Chances are you've experienced a skin
irritation at some point in your life. This could be anything from a mild
redness to frustrating swelling and itching to a severe case of blisters or
sores. You may even be amongst the increasing amount of people who suffer from
eczema or psoriasis on a regular, or perhaps permanent, basis. Your skin
is your body's largest organ and its primary layer of defense, so it often
takes the first blow against stresses and irritants in the world around you.
At Elixir, we have recently launched a new
range of skincare products called MooGoo, which is aimed specifically at
irritable skin conditions. We have been inundated with positive feedback
ever since – everything from eczema, psoriasis, cradle cap, nappy rash, acne,
and fungal skin conditions have been taken care of.
MooGoo is an Australian natural skincare
company which started up when they made a moisturiser for a family member with
skin problems. The cream was based on udder cream used in dairy farms,
which is well known for its healing properties, but was a non-greasy, human
compatible version full of skin repair ingredients. Since then, MooGoo
has expanded to make a range of products for skin problems, using full strength
healing ingredients, edible oils and no chemicals, steroids or petroleum based
ingredients. All the products are so pure they can be eaten (although I
don’t recommend it!), and are safe for use on babies. Some of the most
popular products are:
Irritable Skin Balm
Also known as Eczema and Psoriasis Balm in
Australia where it is licensed. This cream took over a year to formulate
and is both anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. It relieves itching and
flaking, and has wound-healing properties. Can
be followed by the MSM Soothing Cream moisturiser which is designed to keep
easily irritated skin moist and supple.
Scalp Cream
Very helpful for seborrheic dermatitis,
which tend to appear on scalp and hairline, ears, eyes or eyebrows and is often
mistaken for psoriasis, but is in fact caused by a type of yeast which is
common on skin. Scalp Cream also helps treat cradle cap in babies, which
can sometimes get out of control.
Skin Milk Udder Cream
This is the original cream that started it
all. Contains milk protein which has been shown to increase skin elasticity
combined with natural moisturising oils. Is being recommended by a number
of oncologists and hospitals in Australia due to its efficacy in helping
recovery from chemo and radiotherapy induced dermatitis. Great for dry
itchy skin.
Fresh Cream Deodorant
Recent scientific studies have shown
possible links between aluminium based deodorants and various illnesses.
This is an aluminium-free product with Lemon Myrtle which works by creating a
skin environment that encourages, rather than repels friends!
There are many other products available,
so if you have a skin problem either pop into Elixir and check it out for
yourself or give us a call on 01208 814500. While this range of skin care isn't available on our on-line store, if you live outside our catchment area we'd be glad to provide mail order, or assist in any other way we can.
By Randi Henderson
Elixir Health Foods
