About Me
Welcome to Sugarpuffish: A Natural & Organic Beauty, Eczema, and Allergy Blog
Sugarpuffish is a personal journey that began in May 2011, blending my passion for natural beauty with the reality of living with eczema and allergies. The connection between these topics lies in my medical history, which has shaped much of my lifestyle and the way I approach skincare.
I’ve had Atopic eczema since birth, but as a young child, it reached its peak, covering my body from head to toe and becoming infected. After a referral for allergy tests, I was given a long list of triggers, ranging from food and skincare to environmental factors. This was the turning point for me: I began adjusting my lifestyle, and in time, my eczema became more manageable, with only occasional mild flare-ups.
However, in my 20s, my eczema flared up again, prompting me to delve deeper into the links between synthetic ingredients, allergies, and contact dermatitis. This sparked a gradual shift in my bathroom cabinet—swapping out conventional skincare for natural and organic alternatives. Over time, I saw significant improvements in my skin.
In 2014, I was diagnosed with Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, and Urticaria. Further testing revealed a mild reaction to Hydroperoxides of Linalool and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT). I also continue to react to allergens such as Milk, Grass Pollen, and Birch Pollen in skin prick tests.
I started this blog to document my personal experiences navigating skincare while managing allergies, with the goal of offering a resource to others who may be in similar situations. My hope is to encourage people to consider the ingredients in their skincare and the products they use around the home. Over the years, I’ve fully embraced a “green” lifestyle, one that I’m proud to continue for the foreseeable future.
- Free From Gift Awards Judge 2020
- Member of Odylique Blogger Programme since January 2020
- Member of Love Lula Blogger Programme 2016 to 2022
- Clean Beauty Awards Judge 2019-2020 & 2018-2019
- Co-Host & Organiser of Gorgeously Green Gathering September 2015 & 2016
- Recommended by Holland & Barrett in their "Top natural beauty bloggers" list
- Nominated as #BOOMawards Rising Star in February 2016
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