What Does a La Roche-Posay Itch-Free Day Look Like? {Contest}

As a mother, one of the worst things to see and hear is your child in pain or suffering.
You will try whatever you can do to help but when it's just not working, it can be frustrating.
We'd much rather take that pain away, wouldn't we?

This was the case for my daughter's recent eczema flare-up this winter.
It was horrible!

She's four years old and has always had very mild cases of eczema since she was 12 months old.
Never did she have this type of flare-up that she had recently (as seen in the picture above) that lasted 2-3 weeks. This photo taken was actually the beginning and milder stage of the flare-up.
At first I thought she had an allergic reaction to something but after getting her checked, it was confirmed that it was eczema.

I tried creams, prescription creams (although I did not want that on her for too long), and even home remedies offered from family and friends. I did see some sign of improvement but it was on and off.
One day it would look like it was getting better and all of a sudden the bumps and redness come back in full force.
She didn't complain or seem to be in any discomfort but seeing it was painful enough for me.

In a previous post, I wrote about this issue my daughter had with eczema and introduced La Roche-
Posay's 100 Families Program, a program to follow families with children suffering from eczema and to provide them with the education necessary to better manage their eczema, as well as free Lipikar products.
The Lipikar product line is designed for dry and eczema-prone skin and is especially adapted for children and infants.

Once again, La Roche-Posay Canada wants to put children at the heart of their Itch Free Day contest on their Facebook page.

They are asking children suffering from dry skin and eczema to draw what an itch free day looks like.
La Roche-Posay Facebook fans will vote for their favorite drawing and a jury will then select the winning drawing among the top 10. The artist will win a selection of La Roche-Posay products and will see his or her drawing on a limited edition Lipikar Baume AP container, released in October 2013.

This is not meant to be competitive with the voting, but more of a fun "itch-free" initiative for little ones that are suffering with eczema with a bonus of potentially winning a prize.

The contest ends March 31st so get your little ones drawing and participating in the fun!

Wishing you and yours more happy itch-free memories! 

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Battle Dry Skin this Winter with George's Cream Review + #Giveaway

As much as I love Winter, the one thing that I completely dread (aside from slippery road conditions and shoveling) is the damage the cold air can do to your skin.

My husband and little girl are especially vulnerable to dry skin and windburn during this time of year and it's been very tough finding a perfect product to use on their skin, especially the knuckles on my husband's hands to combat the dryness and burn.  It's painful to look at it! I can only imagine how my husband feels!

Another issue I've encountered recently that has been intensified during this colder season is my 2 month old son's cradle cap and dry skin on his face.

Being the very resourceful and probing mother that I am, I of course scoured the internet reading up on the different experiences from other moms and those that have suffered similar issues before wasting money on products that will not work.  I know this because I've already fell victim to many different products that I spent ridiculous amount of money on for nothing but a brand name -- did nothing for my family members.

I heard and read a lot about George's Cream but never thought of it because it wasn't a familiar name.  I saw it sitting on the skincare shelf during a typical stop-off at my local drug mart next to all the other more accustomed products but never thought of it.  

As the name "George's Cream" began repeating itself from the mouths of other mothers and dry skin sufferers, I jumped at the opportunity to review 2 of their popular products: George's Special Dry Skin Cream and George's Light Special Moisturizing Lotion.

What I love about George's Skin Care products is that they do not contain Urea, Lanolin or Parabens and have been specifically made to be hypoallergenic and fragrance free. NO additives, irritants, fragrance or colouring which could irritate damaged skin.  This means this is even great for kids and babies!

George's Special Moisturizing Lotion is a lighter version of George’s Special Dry Skin Cream, and has been carefully researched and formulated to soothe and protect problem skin.  It is gentle enough for use every day and can be used by those with sensitive skin.  

Maintains the integrity of the cream with a minimum of ingredients and has no additives that could cause allergies.  Great for daily use to moisturize, soothe and protect dry skin.

This is a great lotion to use all year-round for those with sensitive skin and prefer un-scented products that do the job!

George’s Light Special Moisturizing Lotion is available in a 30ml tube and 360ml bottle and has a suggested retail price of $2.99 and $10.99

George’s Special Dry Skin Cream was created for lasting dry skin relief.
Provides relief from different types of skin symptoms and conditions.
This product I found truly did work for very dry skin!  It's no wonder it is recommended by dermatologists, pharmacists and physicians.
Provides immense relief for those suffering from any of the following conditions:  Eczema, Psoriasis, Sunburn, Windburn, Cradle cap, Winter itch, Flaky skin, Tough elbow skin, Radiation therapy, Sport chafing (runners, cyclists), Swimmer’s itch, Dry hands and cracked cuticles, Foot problems including those associated with diabetes.

I used this product on my son's face for his dry skin and he didn't get red and break out afterwards like he did with other products and the great thing is that it actually reduced the dryness.  I now use it on the driest areas of his face after his bath.  It's working!
My husband now keeps it with him at his office for his day-to-day as he found that it is helping with his winter-dry and painful knuckles.

Example of the thickness yet creamy consistency of Special Dry Skin Cream. No icky, sticky feeling!

George’s Special Dry Skin Cream is available in a 450g jar, 30ml & 90ml tube and has a suggested retail price of $14.99, $2.99 and $6.49.

Another awesome thing about George's Cream that I love -- they're Canadian! So they fully understand our harsh winters!

George's Skincare Products are available at grocery, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide including Shoppers Drug Mart & Loblaws.

You can learn more about George's Cream at: www.georgescream.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

George's Cream would make a great stocking stuffer for those you know that need to find some dry skin relief this Winter and what makes it a great gift is that you don't have to worry if the product will irritate their skin -- works for everyone!

One of my readers will win a George's Cream Package including Full-sized and Trial-sized Products.

Enter below via rafflecopter to be entered. Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible!

*Open to Canadian Residents only. Ends 12/14.

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*Disclaimer: I received full products in exchange for my review; however the opinions expressed are my very own.*

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Mommy, I'm So Itchy! La Roche-Posay 100 Families Children Eczema Sponsorship Program

For those of you that have or have children that have suffered from eczema, then you know how arduous it is just to find that perfect skin product that will help manage the symptoms of this skin disorder.

Many families have battled through this, mine included.  Before having a child with mild eczema, I was uneducated about it and really only thought that it was nothing, but dry skin or rashes that would flare up on the body from an allergen of some sort.  Little did I know there was much more to this skin disorder and the effects can be extremely onerous -- to the person suffering from it and to the wallet.

We didn't know our daughter had mild eczema until she was about 4 months old.  In the beginning, the doctors would just tell us that all babies have extremely sensitive skin so rashes were very normal.

We noticed she would break out on different parts of her body and had this one particularly annoying red rash on her lower right cheek that just wouldn't go away.  We blamed different reasons for it -- detergents, body washes, people touching her, food/formula, anything and everything.

We spent countless hours and so much money switching her body washes and skin products including prescriptions from her family doctor trying to help rid her of the rashes she would get on her body and face.  It was really tough seeing them on her, although they didn't seem to bother her too much (*phew*).  As parents, you don't want to see anything out of the norm on your child -- you automatically assume it's hurting them in some way.  Thank goodness with our little girl, her case was mild and not severe. 

As she got older, we learned how to control flare-ups and have found the proper skin regimen that works for her.

This is not the case for other children/families suffering from this skin disorder.  It can be very uncomfortable.

There is no cure for eczema, which is why proper treatments and education is required to control the symptoms of eczema.

I'm so pleased to have learned about La-Roche Posay's 100 Family Program, a Children Eczema Sponsorship Program to help improve the quality of life of Canadian children and their families.

La Roche-Posay will be adding 16 new families to the program. Each selected family will receive the following:

• Continuous eczema support
• Information and education to help families better manage their eczema and improve their quality of life
• A supply of Lipikar Baume AP and Lipikar Syndet at no cost for December, January and February 

Families will be featured on the La Roche-Posay's Facebook page as they share their progress and achievements over the course of the program. The interaction of the families on the Facebook page will help develop a supportive network of families to share information and provide support and advice to those suffering from eczema.

To become a family, La Roche-Posay Canada Facebook  fans can submit their story to larocheposay@highroad.com between Nov. 1st - Nov. 18th and tell them in 500 words or less:

1) Your name
2) Your phone number
3) Name & age of child with eczema
4) About your child’s condition
5) What joining the program means to you
6) What becoming a La Roche-Posay ambassador means to you 

There will be a pre-selected jury of 3 people to review and approve each family submission. The contest will be featured on the http://www.facebook.com/LaRochePosayCanada wall via status updates and images. 

As part of the program, selected families will be able to submit photos and updates on their progress as they use the Lipikar products on their children. Eligible families must have a child currently under the age of 18 suffering from eczema and must be a resident of Canada.

This is such a wonderful program and I'm glad that I am able to spread the word on this having had first-hand experience of the effects eczema had on my child.

If your child is suffering from eczema, why not submit your story? You and your family may just be selected to participate in this wonderful program with La Roche-Posay.

In the meantime, you can also visit their 100 Families Tab on the Facebook Page to follow the stories of the families already in the program to connect with them and experience the journey. You can also watch videos of dermatologists answering questions on eczema. 

I hope you are able to find the solutions that work for you and finally the relief for your little one battling eczema.  Let's work together to better educate one another on this very common skin disorder.

**Disclaimer: I am participating in the La Roche-Posay 100 Families Brand Ambassador Program with PTPA and received compensation; however the opinions expressed are my very own.

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