Stress and Skin Care

Have you felt stressed this year? Joking aside, stress is a very real issue with many health ramifications, one of which is your skin’s health. Dermatologists agree that the skin reflects inner health, and that includes mental health. There is a strong brain-skin connection that causes the skin to experience inflammation, premature skin aging, and blemish flare-ups in times of increased stress. Stress releases cortisol, … Continue reading Stress and Skin Care

Dry Hand Problems: When to See a Dermatologist

It’s not surprising to see dry skin in winter, especially on the hands. Between indoor heating, harsh weather, and hand washing (so.much.hand washing), the hands are usually the first area to show excessively dry skin. But what is “normal dry” and how does it differ from dry skin that should be addressed by a dermatologist? The skin becomes dry when the epidermis (the skin’s top … Continue reading Dry Hand Problems: When to See a Dermatologist

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Urea Skin Care for Dry Feet

Our feet take a lot of daily damage, and it often shows. Feet easily become rough, flaky, calloused, and dry-feeling. If you have a condition which worsens dry skin, like diabetes or eczema, the condition can be even worse. Thankfully, since dry skin of the feet is such a common problem, there’s a slew of foot care products out there designed to help soften and … Continue reading Urea Skin Care for Dry Feet

Eczema Awareness Month Skin Care Tips

October is Eczema Awareness Month. If you or a loved one suffer from eczema, you know how this common skin condition can affect daily comfort, self-esteem, and even lifestyle choices. Eczema sufferers experience flare-ups no matter what time of year it is, but fall and winter throw some extra eczema triggers into the mix. If you’re experiencing increased eczema during colder months, it’s time to alter your … Continue reading Eczema Awareness Month Skin Care Tips

Springtime Skincare Transitions

As winter makes its 2018 exit, it’s time to look ahead toward lighter-weight skin care for springtime! While extremely dry or sensitive skin types may prefer to stick to their ultra rich creams, normal, oily, and combination skin types may be ready for one of ATOPALM’s lightweight formulations. Don’t let these lighter textures fool you — all ATOPALM moisturizers contain a heavy dose of moisturizing MLE along … Continue reading Springtime Skincare Transitions

Dealing With Eczema in Fall and Winter

Eczema flare-ups can happen any time of year, but fall and winter throw some extra eczema triggers into the mix. If you’re struggling with keeping your skin calm and comfortable as the weather cools, follow these helpful tips for restoring health to your eczema-prone skin. Turn Down the Temp Indoor heating and hot water can both trigger eczema flare-ups. These sources of heat over-dry the skin and … Continue reading Dealing With Eczema in Fall and Winter

The Best Korean Skin Care for Babies and Children

Before ATOPALM became the #1 best-selling dry skin care in Korea, it started as one simple product created to treat ectopic dermatitis in babies and children. In fact, MLE itself was only discovered due to a father’s desire to heal his sons of their eczema! ATOPALM founder Dr. Park found that all of the existing treatments for atopic dermatitis had harsh side effects, including thinning of the skin. He set … Continue reading The Best Korean Skin Care for Babies and Children

What’s Your Skin Type

We spend a lot of time talking about dry and sensitive skin types on the Atopalm blog, since most of our customers fall into these categories. But did you know that Atopalm is beneficial for every skin type? Whether your skin is normal, oily, dry, acne-prone, or any combination thereof, Atopalm can benefit your skin. How can one line be equally great for all skin … Continue reading What’s Your Skin Type

Treatments for Seasonal Skin Irritation

If you’re a sufferer of seasonal allergies, your skin may be suffering along with you this spring! Allergy symptoms within the skin may include increased dryness and flakiness, rough skin texture, eczema, or sun sensitivity. While your doctor will be able to suggest medications to treat the root cause of your allergies, Atopalm is here to help soothe and control allergy symptoms in the skin. Use … Continue reading Treatments for Seasonal Skin Irritation

Eat Right for Your Skin Type: Sensitive Skin

When it comes to sensitive skin, treating your symptoms holistically is one of the most effective ways to keep outbreaks at bay. And when we say holistically, we don’t mean using wooden necklaces to magically heal symptoms! We mean holistic in the literal sense — by looking at the system as a whole, rather than treating bits and pieces of the body. Sensitive skin and … Continue reading Eat Right for Your Skin Type: Sensitive Skin