Collab # 24

I have eczema. It’s only gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. It has gotten worse with the change in water from city to well. It’s itchy. Then painful. It always attracts questions. I’ve changed soaps. I’ve worn gloves. I have used steroid creams. I’ve put lotion and lotion on it. When I’m stressed it’s worse. When it’s hot outside… it’s worse.

I don’t expect and overnight fix. But when I saw an opportunity to work with a soap maker who created a line specifically for those with eczema or eczema prone skin… I hoped to be chosen.

When I got the collab, I asked if Stephanie from Se Skin (Smooth Skin Supply LLC) would rather me use a models hands or mine with the rash. She said mine! This will sound dumb. But for the first time in a long time, it made me feel good that someone actually wanted pictures of my hand.

I shot some flat lays then set up to work in my friends bathroom. Hillary was a huge help with getting the images of myself and the products in use. I’m so grateful for the support I’ve gotten from friends and family through this.

I was diligent about using the soap and balm. It really did help. It isn’t gone. But within a few days, it was already much less angry than it had been. Thank you Stephanie! She was also sweet enough to include a set of gloves in the box of products to be photographed to help with my skin. I do hope to work with her again. I’m pretty sure I’ll be placing an order for soap to use here at home for myself and Adelei.