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One of the most common skin conditions world-wide is what dermatologists call atopic dermatitis, or eczema. Sometimes patients call this condition “Winter Itch” as well – because it can become more of a problem in the winter – due to the drying effects of the cold north wind upon our skin. Eczema is an itchy, dry skin condition that tends to develop in childhood, but it can also first surface in adulthood. It tends to favor the arms, legs, neck, and face, but it can occur any

On Wednesday 12/13/2017, we released our newest product: HypoShea Moisturizer Cream. It is currently winter, a problematic time for many people with sensitive skin. The cold air tends to be drying, quickly leading to cracking, flaking, fissuring, and sometimes even skin infections. HypoShea Moisturizer Cream is remarkable because it is a light moisturizer emulsion: a suspension of water in a natural, organic oil that comes from the Shea Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) of the Sahel

The skin of humans consists of three layers – the epidermis, the thin, outermost layer; the dermis, the thicker, stronger middle layer; and the subcutaneous layer, which is where the body stores fat. The epidermis – actually encounters a pretty hostile exterior environment: really dry, or else cold or hot, of even filled with radiation from sunlight. Our skin is constantly replenishing the cells in the epidermis with new cells. We also shed or “exfoliate” dead cells from the