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~ Heidi's Eczema Remedy Protocol ~
A couple weeks ago we asked to hear your product favorites and we received an email from our customer Heidi that was so thoughtful, detailed, and helpful that we decided it deserved its own feature. If you’ve ever dealt with eczema (especially on the hands), you know how relentless it can be. Heidi shared what helped her personally, what her flare-ups tend to be triggered by, and the simple method that gave her the fastest relief.
We’re calling it Heidi’s Eczema Remedy Protocol - and we hope it helps someone out there feel a little less alone in it.
This is a longer blog entry but so very worth it, if you're someone who struggles with eczema like Heidi. (SALE on the items she mentions at the bottom!)
Heidi’s Eczema Remedy Protocol - in her own words:
Hello, Markey and Jen,
Re Cherry Healing Serum & Advanced Telomere Repair and Anti-aging Serum:
Yes, I had to include both because I use them interchangeably for the same issue.
Throughout my life I’ve had terrible bouts of eczema, but primarily on my hands, since I was in my 20s. Until April '24, when I discovered Garden of Wisdom's product line, I had always used a steroidal prescription cream for the first few days, followed by an over-the-counter Cortizone 10 lotion for eczema until fully healed. Although far from ideal, these topicals did stop the blistering, crazy itching, red rough patches, and oftentimes, the deep cracking of my palms and fingers, where I couldn’t bend my hands easily - at times, ice packs were the only relief.
It has been my experience that eczema flare-ups are caused by any number of things, but the following tend to be the most common irritants: stress, body and haircare products, food acids and allergens, hot water, latex or powdered gloves, household cleaning products, laundry detergents (including the “free and clear” kind), or dish soap. Even the slightest residue on my skin, clothing, or even linens can rekindle a reaction. Whatever the cause, the moment a flare-up ensues, attaining fast relief is essential.
Up until this year, GoW’s Cherry Healing Serum was my most amazing find! I’d wash with the Conditioning Cream Cleanser or the Soothing Cream Cleanser with Matcha Green Tea. I’d rinse well with cool water, air-dry, and apply a dime-sized amount of the serum. It would immediately relieve the itching and calm the redness! Then, if more moisture was necessary, I’d apply their Pure Hand and Body Lotion, unscented, afterward.
Then, on an order I placed in late ‘25, I had chosen and received a free sample size of their Advanced Telomere Repair and Anti-aging Serum. Not too long after, while cleaning one day, I had accidentally gotten a quarter-sized drop of cleaner on the back of my hand, causing a burn. It wasn’t healing well on its own and was itching nonstop, so I decided to try the sample serum. Within five minutes of applying, the itching was quelled, and healing began straightaway! After seeing and feeling the incredible results, I then began using it for my eczema as well! Absolutely elated about yet another, incredible find! I am always sure to follow the same pre-wash and cool rinse method as I previously mentioned; however, even though both of these products calm, soothe, and aid in healing... I really love that this one is naturally moisturizing as well, so I typically don’t add the aforementioned lotion on top of the serum but rather just to the surrounding areas of my hands.
It is now something I custom order and can’t imagine being without!
There are so many other wonderful products that I use from GoW, but I am happy to highlight those I have spoken of today as my must-haves!
Gratefully,
Heidi
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