Certified Organic Cotton for Eczema
At SkinAkin, we understand that the right fabric is crucial for managing eczema. According to the National Eczema Society materials like wool, polyester, and nylon can cause overheating, irritation, and increased itching. That’s why our eczema relief range is made from GOTS Certified organic cotton.
Cotton is an ideal fabric for sensitive skin, as recommended by the National Eczema Society and the NHS. Organic Cotton is even better. It is a highly durable, high quality material which ensures our clothing is built to last, even after multiple washes. Not only is organic cotton free from pesticide residues and harmful chemicals, but it’s also sustainably grown, making it kinder to the environment, the skin, and the workers who produce it.
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Our focus on creating lightweight yet durable, natural, breathable, and skin-friendly fibers ensures that every detail, down to the seams and fastenings, reduces the risk of irritation. This makes SkinAkin products an excellent choice for children and struggling with eczema.
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Soothing Skin with Organic Cotton
Cotton is recommended for eczema however GOTS Certified Organic Cotton is the premium choice cotton for eczema. GOTS Certified Cotton has no pesticide residues, or chemical finishes, reducing the potential for triggering already sensitive skin.
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Dermatologists refer to something that causes or aggravates eczema as a “trigger.” Research shows that clothing and other substances can trigger eczema flares, as well as other products that you use on your body or in your home, like soaps, laundry detergents, perfumes etc.
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Skinakin Suits are made from recommended fabrics, and are latex and dye free, reducing potential eczema triggers. For ultimate comfort, the range has also been carefully designed with external seams to avoid irritation and reduce further aggravation to skin.
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Improving Sleep Quality
Research shows that sleep is disturbed in 60% of children with eczema regardless of the severity, however is more typical in moderate to severe eczema cases. Length and quality of sleep is important for everyone, and as such eczema itching and sleep disturbances, impact children and their parents.
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Researchers have found that people with eczema itching have poorer sleep quality and more sleep disturbances. Scratching can mean frequent waking, and difficulty staying asleep or falling into a deep sleep. This means that people with eczema may not fully benefit from the restorative, R.E.M. stage of sleep.
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A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, found that sleep disruption caused by eczema itching can have a knock-on effect into the day, causing low energy, low mood, and problems with concentration and memory.
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Whilst the itch remains a challenge, the major damage done to skin by unbearable scratching can be minimised by creating a barrier and defending the skin. This can reduce sleep disturbances and improve quality of sleep and overall wellbeing for child and parent.
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Minimising triggers
Eczema pyjamas and gloves can create a barrier between the fingernails and skin, but as they come in seperates, they can be easily removed by a a determined child who wants to scratch! This damage from uncontrolled scratching can make an eczema flare much worse.
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Children find it so hard to understand the importance of not scratching their eczema, especially at night-time. SkinAkin's award winning range offers maximum protection with enclosed hands and feet, so there are no entry points for little fingernails. This interrupts the 'itch-scratch-cycle' and offers ultimate defence from scratching.
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Skinakin eczema relief suits, made from highly durable, premium and certified organic cotton, help reduce itching at night and increase sleep quality. The suit protects skin from external triggers, keeping ointments and medications contained on skin for longer lasting hydration.
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