Coming up with interesting and thoughtful gifts can be tricky. If the person you’re gifting to has a skin condition like eczema it can be even more difficult. No one wants to give a gift that the receiver can’t use. We’ve put our heads together to come up with a list of thoughtful gifts for the eczema sufferers on your Christmas shopping list.
Our top 6 gift ideas for eczema sufferers
The best gifts are often those that the receiver didn’t know they wanted. These gifts are not only eczema friendly, they may even help to improve your loved one’s skin.
Silk scarves
Wonderfully warm, soothingly cool and beautiful to boot. There’s a huge range of options available for both men and women. From the classic white dress scarf to floaty and floral, you are bound to be able to find something suitable. We love this paisley aviator scarf from Soho Scarves.
Mindfulness aids
Stress is one of the most common eczema triggers in adults. Both journaling and colouring are great stress relievers. There are lots of great options available. We love Colouring for Contemplation – it’s more than a colouring book: each image is paired with well chosen quotes and explanations making it a great introduction to mindfulness.
Lip salves
While most eczema sufferers tend to steer well clear of any toiletries and moisturisers other than their tried and test favourites. Lip salves don’t seem to fall into this category. Stick with simple formulations to minimise the risk of any reactions. The soft ones that come in pots are often kinder on sore skin as they don’t drag.
Protective gloves
If you are buying for someone with sore hands, a pair of protective gloves that will hold creams against their skin and protect from the friction of everyday life will be welcomed. We love the Tepso range. They are expensive but the innovative fibres are uniquely smooth making them comfortable to wear even on the sorest of hands.
FreeFrom chocolate
While restrictive diets can make a huge difference for some eczema sufferers, they do take some of the joy out of the Christmas festivities. There are a number of allergy friendly brands on the market. We love the Booja Booja range and it’s available in big supermarkets too.
Self help books
While these may not the right gift choice for everyone, there are some really helpful books available. The Eczema Detox by Karen Fischer is a practical guide to identifying which if any foods are aggravating eczema. The Eczema Solution by Sue Armstrong-Brown guides the reader through the habit reversal method to break the scratching habit.
Eczema sleepwear
There are lots of options available which cater for most preferences. Some have covered hands to prevent unconscious scratching, some have flat seams, all are made of super-soft fabrics. Our own PJ tops include our signature silk mitts. We also love the Tepso PJ range (pictured) with its innovative fibre-first approach and striking Italian designs.
We all want to find the perfect gift for the ones that we love, which can make the run up to Christmas more than a little stressful. Remember that the simple act of taking the time to choose a gift, whatever that it is, is often just as appreciated as the gift itself.
The Calm Skin Guide
Our guide gives parents the knowledge and tools to manage the condition, from understanding treatments to identifying triggers at home.
Shop Solutions Mentioned
As well as sharing our experience of bringing up an eczema child (and favourite allergy-friendly recipes), we also manufacture and sell our unique stay-on scratch mitts and PJs for itchy babies, toddlers and children. We now stock sizes from 0-adult years in a range of colours and designs.
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