Is there anyone here whom is still troubled over the perfect Christmas gift? Then you've come to the right place! Not only does this gift idea which I will be sharing with you make a great Christmas gift, it makes a perfect gift idea for all other special occasions as it is a personalized one. I believe this makes a perfect gift for your other half as well unless he/she doesn't wear any perfume. You can even personalize it together to make it your "couple scent". 👄

Maison21G (custom perfume Singapore) is a unique brand revolutionizing personalization in haute perfumery, which allow you to design your own unique scent. Johanna Monange, its founder had over 20 years of experience managing her craft as a scent designer, working for many world famous brands, therefore you can totally count on her!

They are committed to giving you only high quality perfume (21% concentrate), which is one of the highest in the industry. You can also choose to customize your fragrance according to your personality or scent preference. All ingredients used are cruelty-free, sustainably sourced and comes with a reusable packaging. Perfumes created also benefits our health, body and soul due to the usage of essential oils.

Head over to the perfume creation section and select up to 2 ingredients. Before you select your preferred ingredient, you may choose to read more about them to find out if they suit your scent profile. For e.g.- If you prefer to have lavender, rose or jasmine, sandal wood or vanilla fragrances, you can click on them to find out if they belong to the sweet, spicy, musky, or fresh category and have an idea of how they smell like. You can also choose to customize your own bottle with a text, logo or photo as well. Feel free to seek help under their chat functions on the site too, should you encounter any difficulties. 

Perfume creation are charged as follows : 

There are 2 other ways which you can create your own preferred perfume, either by completing a perfume according to personality quiz or based on your perfume, where you can search their inventory of perfumes and source out something similar for yourself.

<Image Credits: Maison21G website>

If time and schedule permits, you can even drop by their store to have them help you with the personalization of your preferred scent. I really hope to drop by one day and look at their shelf full of perfumes! I'm sure it will be a very memorable experience!

They do have Perfume workshops available for individuals, couples and even something for the family. So, feel free to check them out for this unique experience!

Initially, I had wanted to drop by their store as I believe nothing beats smelling the actual product. Due to a very tight work schedule, I could only resort to having it done online. I was also quite lucky to have their staff assisting me via email as I was a worried about my perfume ingredient concoction, being a first timer at personalizing fragrances. 

Thank you for customizing this lovely fragrance for me Maison21G, I absolutely adore it. I hope to have the opportunity to customize more fragrance and collaborate with you again! 

One very key reminder for all eczema sufferers is to shower the right way! Although showering can offer temporary relief to our itchy skin, we should never over do it. Excessive washing can cause dryness and thinning of our skin. Our water temperature should also be kept cool or to room temperature.

The tap water in Singapore contains large amount of chlorine, which is required to kill off bacteria in waterborne diseases. Therefore, we should always try to use a shower filter where possible.

Here are 2 brands of shower filters which I had personally tried, and feel that you can consider, if you are getting a new showerhead or filter for someone with eczema in your home.


#1: SONAKI - The original Vita-C Showerheads



Image credits: Sonaki Website

Sonaki's shower heads helps to eliminate the chlorine found in our tap water. By filtering out 99.9% of harmful chlorine, which can cause skin dryness eczema and even hair loss. The filtering however, is not within the showerhead but the shower cartridge itself. You need to purchase their shower head in order to be able to use Sonaki's shower cartridge.

Prices of their shower head ranges from $75.90 - $98.90 which does not come with the shower filter cartridge. A set of 3 vitamin C cartridges cost $25.50. You'll save more if you purchase more shower cartridge. Each of their cartridges will last you for 1-2months depending on your usage.

While I like that the cost of shower cartridges are relatively affordable, they are limited to only their Vitamin C cartridges and I am unable to make use of my own showerhead with this filter system.

I've personally tried their shower filter and feel that my hair becomes softer, skin less drying and itchy after using them continuously for a month. The vitamin C cartridge does not have any scent to it making it safe for use on eczema skin sufferers whom may be sensitive to certain fragrances, plus you get all the benefits from showering with vitamin C.

#2: Refresh Wellness - World's First Collagen Milk Vitamin Shower Filter



Image credits: Refresh Website

Refresh Wellness on the other hand, offers you 2 different options. You can either purchase their showerhead which comes with separate refillable cartridge filters. Or simply select one of your favorite variant from their range of individual shower cartridge.


Image credits: Refresh Website

Refresh Wellness is very innovative to come out with shower filter cartridge of different scent tailored for different occasions and mood. It works like aromatherapy, enhancing the showering experience with its different scent. You can purchase their family shield set for $218 (while promotion last*) or purchase an individual shower cartridge at $59*. There are always on-going promotions so be sure to check them out before you purchase.

I've tried both their unscented shower filter cartridge and Manuka Honey shower filter cartridge. Their shower filter cartridge is very easy to install. You can either connect it to your existing showerhead or in between your hose and lower faucet.

The unscented shower filter makes me feel at ease after each shower as I slowly watch the filter changing its colour, while their manuka honey shower filter on the other hand, offers a unique showering experience that lifted my mood after each shower. Each cartridge lasted me for about 2-3 months. My skin feels less irritated and feels soft, after each shower.

Have you tried any of these brands? What are your views on shower filters?
Share with me by commenting on my post.


Have you checked out the other helpful articles which I had written for Eczema Suffers too?
1. Find out 4 types of commonly found Eczema in Singapore
2. 10 Tips to fight Eczema
3. 4 Types of food you need to fight Eczema
4. Facials suitable for Eczema Sufferer
5. 5 Essential Oils for the Eczema Sufferer
6. 5 Pharmaceutical brands with products suitable for the Eczema Sufferer
7. 4 Pharmaceutical brands with products suitable for the Eczema Sufferer

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Previously I have shared with you 5 brands of products of which some I had personally tried. Today I will be continuing the sharing of the next few brands available in our local drugstore. Aren't we lucky that these days we have skincare products formulated specially for the Eczema skin sufferers?

I do switch around brands quite frequently because our skin tends to get accustomed to certain products after prolonged usage. I do not want this to happen to me. Whenever a new brand launched a new series of Eczema friendly products, I also wish to be the first to try!


#6: Suu Balm

Photo credit: Suu balm Facebook

I first came to know Suu balm quite randomly while walking around in the local drugstores. I also remembered them sharing about their brand over the social media. Suu balm's products are formulated at The National Skin Centre making them safe for eczema and sensitive skin. They do not contain steroid but contains ceramides necessary in protecting our skin barriers.

As with all other new brands, I requested for a sample and tested their body moisturizers. After using one of their sachet samples, I was sold because of their minty feel. I remembered tackling my chickenpox issues using Calamine Lotion and it too, contains menthol which helped me control my itch temporarily.

Due to lack of knowledge, my family members had been advising me to use calamine lotion whenever I had eczema flares. It was only in recent years that when I told my GP about it, he actually told me that it will cause skin dryness and it is not suitable for use on eczema skin.

I then decided to dig deeper into this brand and find out what makes it so unique. I also did a detailed product review on their body moisturizer using them on my flares. If you are interested, you can read more here. If you are not afraid of the menthol smell or that it has this cooling minty feel. You will love it as it gives you an instant itch relief. (Its like applying medicated oil or menthol on your skin).

I have since then converted to using suu balm for my eczema care. I now own almost every single product that they have, including their scalp spray, facial range & kids moisturizer. I have also signed up for their various product trials as their products have indeed helped me greatly tackling my skin eczema issues. No joke, you can find suu balm in almost every room in my house.

- Suu Balm Scalp Care - $38.90/100ml
- Suu Balm Facial Cleanser - $19.90/100ml
- Suu Balm Facial Moisturizer - $39.90/50ml
- Suu Balm Body Moisturizer - $21.90/75ml | $49.90/350ml
- Suu Balm Body Wash - $29.90

Price Range estimates: $19.90 - $49.90.

Photo credit: Aveeno Facebook

Aveeno's PR team was very nice to have dropped me a media kit of their Aveeno Dermexa range of products when they launched, learning that I am an eczema sufferer. Aveeno is unique because they contained Colloidal Oatmeals necessary to build a healthy, balanced skin reducing flare ups, targeting to moisturize and sooth your skin.

-Aveeno Dermex Emollient Body Wash $21.85/300ml
-Aveeno Dermex Moisturizing Cream $13.87/200ml

Price Range: $13.87-$21.85.
Where to purchase: Aveeno can be found in local drugstores, Qoo10, Lazada, Redmart, Shopee, Amazon and major supermarkets.

Personal review: The first thing that hit me when I used the Aveeno products was the strong oatmeal smell. The smell is pleasant and not artificial or plasticky unlike most commercial moisturizers. It takes awhile for the cream to be absorbed into my skin but leaves no oily, greasy feel. The body wash is also pleasant to use and did not leave any dry feeling after using. Oatmeal are great for eczema skin, so go ahead and try if you don't mind the oatmeal smell.

#8: Sebamed

Photo credit: Sebamed Facebook

This brand was introduced to me by my then boyfriend, now husband. When he first learned about my existing eczema issues, he was also going around hunting for eczema friendly products. He picked up Sebamed for me to try as it was meant for sensitive skin. Sebamed did not specifically had any products for eczema sufferers, but their products were mild enough for use on sensitive skin.

Coincidently, my girlfriend also picked up a tub of their face moisturizer which she purchased when she was travelling overseas as I had a bad outbreak during one of our recent meet-ups. I then had a chance to try on their face moisturizer. However, I did not use the face moisturizer long enough to witness any changes to my skin.

-Sebamed liquid face and body wash - $13.60/200ml
Price Range: $13.60.
Where to purchase: Local Drugstores

Personal Review: This was one of the first few brands I've tried before there was any products for eczema sufferers. Their wash is gentle for daily use, mild and light in texture. I stopped purchasing the Sebamed as their stocks was very irregular. It became very difficult to find this particular product in Singapore.


#9: Bioderma 

Photo credit: Bioderma Facebook

"Specially formulated to effectively treat very dry, eczema-prone skin, #Atoderm Huile de douche and PP Baume intensely moisturises and repairs skin's protective layer, providing immediate relief from itch and discomfort. Feel comfortable right from the shower with our anti-irritation skincare regime. No paraben, alcohol, colourants. Suited for sensitive skin of babies, children and adults." - Bioderma


Bioderma Atoderm Huile de douche $39.90/1litre
Bidoerma Atoderm PP Baume - $25.90/200ml
Bioderma Atoderm crème de douche - $23.12/500ml
Price Range: $23.12 - $39.90
Where to purchase: Local Drugstore, Lazada

Personal Review: As I wasn't comfortable with using shower oil, I decided to try the Bioderma Atoderm crème de douche instead as it promises the moisturizing factor which it did deliver. For my face, hands and body I used the Atoderm PP Baume. I love the texture of the cream, keeping my skin moisturized all day long.


Have you checked out the other helpful articles which I had written for Eczema Suffers too?

1. Find out 4 types of commonly found Eczema in Singapore
2. 10 Tips to fight Eczema
3. 4 Types of food you need to fight Eczema
4. Facials suitable for Eczema Sufferer
5. 5 Essential Oils for the Eczema Sufferer
6. 5 Pharmaceutical brands with products suitable for the Eczema Sufferer 


For more snippets of me, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, food and product reviews do follow me on my social channels:

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Words expressed in this article are based on personal experience. All photographs on this article belongs to the respective companies. This is a non-sponsored post. However, if you wish to join me in my living with eczema journey, you may drop me an email at pearlywerkz@outlook.com. I welcome comments, suggestions, sharing, questions, or sponsorship of products suitable for eczema sufferers.

Many pharmaceutical brands have made their brands available to the general public by selling them in local drug stores as well as major supermarkets. For a start, you may request for sample sachets to try if the product works for you. If you would like to just try out the texture or have a whiff of the scent of the product, try visiting your local drugstore and reach out for their testers.

In the quest to find the best eczema friendly products, I'll be compiling a list of brands who claims that their products are suitable for Eczema Sufferers. I'm sharing with you my unbias reviews if I have personally tried any of them and their range of products are listed randomly, and not in order of my personal preference.

I noticed that many brands had came up with their own range of Eczema friendly products over the last decade. This could be because more people are being affected by Eczema and needed products that would tailor to their specific skin type. Marketers on the other hand, seize this opportunity and would like a share in the pie.

#1: Physiogel







*Photo Credit: Physiogel Website

Physiogel launched their Physiogel Calming Relief series of products which comprises of the following products targeted for dry, irritated, itchy and reactive skin. They claimed that their products are suitable for Atopic Eczema-prone skin and will provide long-lasting moisture relief.

"Suitable for atopic eczema-prone skin, Calming Relief A.I Cream contains Biomimic Technology and a skin soothing complex of essential lipids called Palmitamide MEA (PEA) to strengthen and repair the skin’s moisture barrier." Physiogel

Physiogel Calming Relief range makes use of the Biomimic Technology which contains lipids similar to those found naturally in our skin. It mimics your skin's natural structure to restore the hydration your skin needs to stay strong and visibly healthy. The products in this range is structured to adapt naturally to your skin.

- Physiogel A.I. Body Lotion $30.90/100ml | $56.90/200ml | $89.90/400ml
- Physiogel Gentle Cream Cleanser
- Physiogel Anti-redness Day Cream SPF 20
- Physiogel Anti-redness Serum
- Physiogel A.I Restoring Lipid Balm
- Physiogel A.I Cream $48.50/100ml

Price Range Estimates: $26.90 - $89.90 SGD
Where to purchase: Local Supermarkets, drugstores, Qoo10, Redmart.

Personal Review: During one of my eczema outbreak sometime in 2017, I managed to grab hold of their sachet samples for their A.I cream and anti-redness face serum. Their cream formula is quite watery in texture, without much scent and feels light on the skin.

They seemed to work well on my skin during my trial period. I had since purchased their retailed size A.I cream and Gentle Cream Cleanser. I only realized this that the cream cleanser was merely a make-up remover and not a facial cleanser after using it for several times. The name of this product is quite misleading. It worked fairly well as a make-up remover and can only remove very light facial make-up. Their A.I cream also doesn't seem to have much effect on my easily irritated skin.

I had since then, moved on from using Physiogel's Calming Relief range of products.
#2. Eau Thermale Avene



*Photo Credit: Eau Thermale Avene Facebook

Eau Thermale Avene is a quite a popular brand known for their products towards sensitive skin. I first came to know about this brand through my mother. She loved their sunblock. I first take notice of their brand when they launched their XeraCalm products. XeraCalm products was produced under Pierre Fabre Laboratories after 12 years of research.

About XeraCalm products/Ingredients:

I-Modulia
They are formulated with I-Modulia, a biotechnological innovation that reduces itch due to dry skin, soothes redness/irritations due to skin hyperreactivity, allowing your skin to protect itself again.

Cer-Omega
Repairs, nourishes the skin and strengthens the protective hydrolipidic film.

Avene Thermal Spring Water
Soothens the skin reduces discomfort, soften your skin. Leaves your skin soft, smooth and comfortable.

- XeraCalm lipid replenishing Oil $79.90/400ml
- XeraCalm lipid replenishing cream $49.90/200ml

Price Range Estimates: $49.90 - $79.90 SGD (Prices are estimates & may vary with store promotion)
Where to purchase: Local drugstores & Shopee.

Personal Review: I've always wanted to try their XeraCalm but they ran out of samples very quickly in stores. As they are quite pricey, so as of now i haven't got a chance to try their products. Let me know how they fare if you get a chance to try them.


#3: Cetaphil



*Photo Credit: Cetaphil Facebook

Cetaphil had been in the market for the longest time. They were also one of the pioneers in skincare. I first came about this brand through a workshop at my work place where we learn about self-care for our skin. My then trainer recommended Cetaphil Gentle skin cleanser as a face wash which suits majority of the skin types.

I was also often recommended the Cetaphil Gentle skin cleanser as a body wash by my GP for normal showering use during my eczema suffering adult life. My GP mentioned that even though my eczema outbreak is on my face or hands, I should ensure that I use only a gentle skin cleanser. He repeatedly emphasized that I should not use a commercial branded body wash even if it states suitable for sensitive skin.

I had been using Cetaphil products for the longest time, from their Gentle Skin Cleanser, to their range of Restorderm products and recently i have also managed to try the new improved Cetaphil skin restoring wash and moisturizer with the Home Tester Club. Their products are formulated with Filaggrin Technology™, ceramide precursors, sunflowerseed oil and shea butter, for itch relief, reducing flare ups, to restore the skin's barrier and retain moisture.

Two main products formulated by Cetaphil for the eczema skin sufferer included in their Pro Ad Derma Range which was previously known as Restoraderm:

- Skin Restoring Wash $29.90/295ml
- Skin Restoring Moisturizer $49.90/295ml

Price Range Estimates: $29.90 - $49.90SGD (Prices are estimates & may vary with store promotion)
Where to purchase: Local drugstores, supermarket, Lazada, & Qoo10.

Personal Review: I've been an active user of Cetaphil products especially their skin cleanser, since it was recommended by my GP. I had since then, been using their restoring wash and moisturizer during my skin flares and I find these an improvement over their previous Restoraderm in terms of the product's texture.

Their newer range has better texture and are easily absorbed by my skin compared to the previous version which had a richer texture and took longer to absorb. I also use their moisturizer as my daily, regular moisturizer. My husband had also benefited from the use of Cetaphil Skin Restoring Moisturizer and find it helpful during a one-time sudden rash outbreak from using a body wash. I would recommend Cetaphil to people living with eczema skin looking for an affordable solution as their products are more affordable for daily use. 

Cetaphil's products had helped me greatly in my eczema control and flares as they moisturize my skin deeply without stripping off my skin's moisture.




*Photo Credit: QV Website

QV range of products had been in the market for quite a long time as well. They are known for their QV gentle wash and they are more focused on marketing efforts for their sensitive skin care compared to eczema skin care. They do however have their own "eczema" focused products marketed for "extremely dry and sensitive skin." This is another brand which is highly recommended by GPs.


*Photo Credit: QV Website

I have never tried their products in the Intensive care range but I've tried their QV Gentle wash as well as various products under their sub-brands.

I've asked QV Singapore on their Facebook page for products to recommend for Eczema skin and was rather surprised that they replied "QV cream". They did not specifically recommend products from their Eczema range.

Price Range Estimates: $13.36 - $36.80SGD (Prices are estimates & may vary with store promotion)
Where to purchase: Local drugstores, supermarket, Lazada, & Qoo10. QV products are on the affordable range. If you are having mild eczema products, you can try out their gentle washes.

Personal Review:

1) Egoderm Cream - I randomly picked up this cream from the drugstore, specifically to use this on my eczema patch of skin around my leg areas, but couldn't tolerate the smell of the cream. It didn't help me much in my eczema and I discontinued the use of this cream.

2) Pinetarsol bath Oil/Solution - I vaguely remembered trying out either of these solutions during my primary school years. The solution was yellowish in colour and had a very strong "sulfuric" scent in it. Although I resent the smell, I was told to soak my legs in this as a leg bath as I had very bad eczema on my legs when I was younger. This product did not helped me.

3) QV Face Rescue Gel - I had very bad eczema flares on my face around my cheeks areas and picked up this product from the drugstore to try. I remembered using up as it was only 25g and moved on after it soothing my flares but not healing them. I still had skin flares on my face when I utilized this product.

4) QV Gentle Wash - I had a chance to try out a sample for the QV Gentle wash. Additionally, I used to have a customer who would use this for his golden retriever's shower. He was recommended this by the Vet and would often pass it for me whenever his dog pops by for a shower service. I didn't like the texture of the wash as I felt it had a rubbery texture and did not foam much. It didn't give me a feeling that my skin was well cleansed. However, the product is gentle and did not cause flare ups on my skin.


*Photo Credit: A-Derma Website

I got acquainted with this brand during one of my trips to the local drugstore. It was recommended by one of the sales promoter there when I told her I was specifically looking for a face cleanser which can be used on eczema skin. She recommended me products from this brand mostly because they were having a bundle pack promotion and she mentioned that products from A-Derma are very gentle and can be used both on the face and body. I decided to buy it because of the promoter's sincerity in promoting the products and that the products were relatively affordable with the bundle deal.

Price Range Estimates: $34.90 - $39.90SGD (Prices are estimates & may vary with store promotion)
Where to purchase: Local drugstores. I would recommend their Cleansing Oil as a regular face wash if you are looking for oil based products.

Personal Review:

1) A-derma Avoine Rhealba Exomega Emillent Cleansing Oil - $34.90/200ml - This is one of the products which came in the bundle deal. I could remember this cleansing oil and loving it for its very pleasant fragrant and effectiveness is removing dirt and impurities on my skin without ripping off my skin's moisture and having the tight feeling on my skin. This is also the first cleansing oil I've tried in replacement of my cream based facial foams. Although this product can also be used on the skin, I did not do so as I find it quite expensive to use this as a body wash.

2) A-derma Exomega Emollient Cream - 200ml - This is the 2nd product bundled together. This cream acts as a face and body moisturizer. I used it mostly for my face and neck during my eczema flares and sometimes on other parts of my hands and legs. It had a distinct smell but I find it acceptable.

3) A-derma Soothing foaming gel - $39.90/500ml - After having a positive experience from trying the above 2 products, I picked up this product to try as they were having another bundle deal promotion and I was looking for a new body foam. I am currently using my 2nd bottle of body foam and I find it gentle for use as a regular body foam. I find my arms and legs less drying after switching to this body foam and had been using this ever since.


Have you tried any of these brands or products? What are your thoughts on them? As there are too many brands and products which I've tested. I would be breaking this post into several parts. Stay tuned for part 2 as I share with you the next few brands which I have tried.


Have you checked out the other helpful articles which I had written for Eczema Suffers too?
1. Find out 4 types of commonly found Eczema in Singapore
2. 10 Tips to fight Eczema
3. 4 Types of food you need to fight Eczema
4. Facials suitable for Eczema Sufferer
5. 5 Essential Oils for the Eczema Sufferer


For more snippets of me, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, food and product reviews do follow me on my social channels:

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Disclaimer:

1. Words expressed in this article are based solely on my personal experience and research.
2. All photographs on this article belongs to the respective companies.
3. This is a non-sponsored post. Products obtained were either bought, samples from respective website or from a product trial site.
4. Prices and where to purchase are to the best of my knowledge, subjected to store and site promotions.
5. If I have tried the products, I have either tested the products personally for at least 3 weeks or more.

If you wish to join me in my living with eczema journey, you may drop me an email at pearlywerkz@outlook.com. I welcome comments, suggestions, sharing, questions, or sponsorship of products suitable for eczema sufferers.

Do you oil frequently? As an Eczema Sufferer, it is essential to keep our skin moisturized as it cracks up easily causing itch and discomfort. I've read about essential oils which are helpful for our skin condition, some of which I personally loved and had been using on a regular basis. Read and find out what are those. Share with me those that helped you personally and let me know what others you've tried which are not on my list.

These oils usually contain multiple benefits. They can be used on a daily for multiple purpose other than to treat the eczema skin too.

 5 recommended Essential Oils for Eczema Sufferers:

1) Tea Tree Oil:



2) Lavender Oil:
I like to call this the calming oil as lavender oil is used to calm our senses. I love to diffuse it before bedtime or use it to calm myself when I am feeling stressed. It has anti bacterial and anti fungal properties for reducing skin infection too.


3) Peppermint Oil:
Fresh and minty this oil helps to keep the skin cool and distracts you from thinking about your pain and itch it also soothe and calms redness. I like to use peppermint oil when I am feeling in pain, itch, discomfort or when I need a quick pick me up when suffering from fatigue as it gives me a cooling sensation. This oil keeps me refreshed and my senses awake when inhaled.

4) Chamomile Oil:
Studies shows that this oil can work in place of the hydrocortisone cream to reduce the effects of eczema due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antispasmodic properties to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation and itchiness. (I have not personally tried this oil)

5) Eucalyptus Oil:
Helps in restoring moisture level to treat your red and inflamed, dry, scaly patches of skin. I diffuse this when my family members are running a cold and for sanitizing my laundry and work surfaces too.


Ways to use/apply essential Oils:

1) As a spray - Mix a few drops with distilled water and spray it on affected areas. You can also combine different drops of various essential oils and not just one.

2) Added to your bath water - Add a few drops of oil onto a warm tub of bath water or use it as a hand/body/foot soak or bath for about 20 minutes.

3) Apply on your skin by mixing with a carrier oil. Some carrier oils that are eczema friendly includes almond oil, virgin coconut oil, olive oil or you can add it to a tub of shea butter for better moisturizing properties if you prefer a thicker texture.

4) Diffuse the carrier oils. - I like to diffuse carrier oils as a form of aromatherapy. Inhaling these oils keeps my mind clear and allows me to concentrate on what needs to be done.

Before using any oils on your eczema skin directly, please practice a patch test by using a small drop on your less sensitive skin (without wounds/cut/inflammation/ not broken). Do not use the oil if you encounter an allergy with it as it might not be suitable for you.

Have you checked out the other articles for Eczema Suffers too?
1. Find out 4 types of commonly found Eczema in Singapore.
2. 10 Tips to fight Eczema
3. 4 Types of food you need to fight Eczema
4. Facials suitable for Eczema Sufferer

For more snippets of me, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, food and product reviews do follow me on my social channels:

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Words expressed in this article are based on on personal experience. All photographs on this article belongs to Pexel.com. This is a non-sponsored post. However, if you wish to join me in my #letsfighteczema journey, you may drop me an email at pearlywerkz@outlook.com. I welcome comments, suggestions, sharing or sponsorship of products suitable for eczema sufferers.

Beauty and skin care shopaholics gather here! If you're on the look out for some cute, irresistible make-up and skincare products with Rat prints or inspired by the Rat to usher in the year of the metal rat, then look no further. 

Grab hold of these irresistible cuties and add them into your beauty stash today!






Promotion: Purchase 2 or more items from the Lucky Together Collection and get 15% off from Etude House in-stores, island-wide! Alternatively, you may also wish to check out their promotion on Shopee where you can purchase 3 items and get 20% off your bill on Shopee.

Price range: Fr. $7.90 - $31.90 and onwards.

#2 Innisfree Hello 2020 Disney Collection





Image Credit: Innisfree

Walt Disney's characters were spotted on Innisfree products this year. I spotted my favorite Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on their 2020 skincare products. From their Jeju Orchid Enriched set, to Bijia Cica Balms, hand moisturizers, face mist and lip balms to nail polishes. These looks so amazing, you can now get them with your favorite Disney characters.

I have never tried these particular range of products before but I own products from their Jeju Cherry Blossom Line which carries scent that lingers lightly on their skincare.



What's more? Get a free beauty pouch in Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse or Donald Duck, when you make a purchase above $50*. Get additional gifts like red packets with store vouchers for purchase above $80* and get a Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck Coin bank with a purchase of $100 and above.

Promotions are from 1 Jan - 20 Jan 2020 (For additional vouchers) or till 31 January (For pouch and Coin bank gifts), while stocks and promotion last. Check out their site or in-stores for more information on this promotion.

Price range: Fr. $4 - $54 and onwards.

#3 SK-II






I am currently using the remaining quarter of this precious essence, from my 75ml bottle of this holy essence decked in their original plain packaging, during my nightly skincare regime. I am thankful for the bright and clear skin which they had since blessed me with.

Who knows? Maybe I can get a bottle of this with my Angpao money if they still had stocks after the Lunar New Year.

Price : Each bottle of these "miracle water" SK-II Pitera essence is priced at $289/230ml.
Have you come across any other brands with the Rat printed on their products this season?
Have you personally owned and used any of the products mentioned above.
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Have you been following me closely on my journey with Sozo Aesthetic Clinic? I do get queries on my pigmentation issues from readers about my treatment so if you read my blog entries, you'll be able to get some answers as to how effective the treatment really is for pigmentation issues, how soon you'll see the results and around how many sessions you'll require.

During my previous session at the clinic in June, Dr Justin noticed that there were some signs of aging showing on my face. That scared me for a while. While it isn't that dramatic or serious, I can't just sit around and pretend nothing is happening. Hence, he proposed a non surgical way to help me. 

We are so blessed nowadays to have so many types of treatments which we can do to help us age gracefully. 




Issues that were showing on my face:
1. Double chin
2. Cheek Fat
3. Smile lines

His solution to all the above issues ➼ HIFU.

What is this HIFU treatment about?

➼HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment offers an effective non-invasive facelift and skin tightening without the need to cut and disrupt your skin's surface.

➼HIFU works like Thermage using radiofrequency to deliver energy into deep layers of your skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The treatment makes use of ultrasound energy.

➼HIFU can treat chin, jawline, eyelids, neck and other face regions that are experiencing wrinkles or sagging. It also helps in natural skin tightening, lifting and rejuvenation over time.

➼Sozo Aesthetic Clinic offers HIFU Singapore treatments using one of the preferred and most effective HIFU Treatment- the Ultraformer 3 HIFU.


Benefits of HIFU treatment


➼ Non invasive face-lift
➼ Tightens and lifts specific and targeted areas of your face
➼ Reduce the appearance of wrinkles
➼ Stimulates collagen and elastin production
➼ No downtime
➼ No damage to skin surface
➼Long lasting effects (Up to a year or more, various from person to person)


My Experience

My lower face area was cleansed and numbing cream was applied before I was ushered into the treatment room for Dr Justin to perform the treatment.


*Selfie of my bare face with patches of numbing cream on lower face while waiting for it to take effect.

I was quite cautious about the level of pain that I would be experiencing, but Dr Justin assured me that it was going to be minimal. I did not experience much heat during the process, only a slight aching sensation at my jaw area, but no pain at all.

This aching sensation lasted for a few hours on the day my treatment was done. I then continued to experience the aching sensation whenever I had to wash my face for the subsequent few days but it wasn't affecting me in anyway. I was also told that some people may experience the aching sensation for up to a month but thankfully I didn't feel much.

I did not experience any unusual syndromes after the treatment or any breakouts and major issues. There were no changes experienced, and I was advised that I need not specially care for my face. I am closely monitoring my face for the next few months and hoping for a better complexion and will keep all of you updated.

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August 2019 Visit:


*Selfie of my bare face while waiting for my turn in Sozo Aesthetic.

As there were new acne marks on my chin area due to a hormonal break out, Dr Justin had decided to continue with the pico lazer treatment for me during my follow up session. Can you see how obvious they are? Even my darkest concealers were defeated.

It's been about a month past my Hifu treatment and I am starting to see visible results. Somehow my face became clearer, more radiant and I also spot a slightly sharper chin. I have been going out these few days wearing very light make-up as I feel good bare faced.




Spotting a faster recovery after Pico Lazer, with no peeling, no adverse effects and a more radiant skin this month. I hope my skin will continue to be kept in this tip-top condition.

Thank you Dr Justin and Sozo Aesthetic Clinic for always bringing out the best on me.
See you soon!


For more information about SOZO Aesthetic Clinic: 

Location:
1 Raffles Place, #05-12/13
One Raffles Place (Shopping Mall)
Singapore 048616


Tel:
6935 1811


Hours:
Mon - Fri : 10AM - 8PM
Sat: 10-3PM
Sun & PH: Closed

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Read more about them and their treatments available on their website: https://sozoclinic.sg/
Find out more about HIFU Treatment in Sozo Aesthetic Clinc: https://sozoclinic.sg/hifu-singapore-ultraformer/

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