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I'm one of those people who has very sensitive skin. If I change my soap, washing powder, shampoo or even drink milk my skin rebels. 2 weeks ago we bought a new bed and put an older mattress cover on it not realizing it was ripped underneath. 3 days later I started itching and although I put the cover in the rubbish, washed the sheets and aired the mattress/pillows etc it got worse. I had tried just about every cream and anti-histimine that I could.

Last night I remembered I had an old tub of Aloe Vera cream I had bought a few months ago, guess what, it worked a treat. Today I'm feeling better and hoping to get back into walking next week.

This bridge is the Kerkeri Heritage Bypass bridge which travels aross the Kerikeri River and over various walking tracks. I'm scared of heights, looking over the rails on bridges scares me so I just walk across and keep my eyes looking in front of me.


Earlier this week I had coffee with an old work friend who had recently had a baby. It was good to get out to socialise a bit and we decided the cafe where I use to work would do - nice to see alot of my old work colleagues but made me realize I'm glad I'm not in the same stressful environment.

How has your week been? Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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Tom said…
...sorry to hear this, I have a hide like a rhinoceros.
12 June 2020 at 10:29
Susan Heather said…
We always use "sensitive" products but more because of the smell. Neither of us likes the strong smell on most washing powders etc. nowadays.
12 June 2020 at 14:38
Rhonda Albom said…
Getting out for longer walks and meeting up with friends. Traffic is back though. I think people have been locked up for too long and have forgotten how to drive.
12 June 2020 at 17:09
Tigger's Mum said…
Nice to know that something with a natural name (and presumably source) worked better than the scientifically produced antiwotchamacallit. Agree with Susan about the strong smell in washing powders and fabric softeners, shampoos etc. Clean doesn't need to smell of anything really.
12 June 2020 at 19:14
Graham Edwards said…
Having allergies must be dreadful to live with. I really feel for you because I can understand what you must go through. Why? Because I don't seem to be allergic to anything except the Southern Beech trees on the days when they drop their pollen. There were 6 massive ones near The Cottage when I lived in New Zealand and on those two days where everything was covered in 'pollen snow' I either had to disappear and/or take antihistamines (which did work up to a point fortunately).
13 June 2020 at 04:18
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Glad you are recovering. Skin conditions can be really difficult. Pretty photo!
13 June 2020 at 05:23
Bill said…
My wife has problems similar to yours. When we can find it, we always choose unscented. Scented items make her sick. They even have scented toilet rolls here, we couldn't believe it. Have a wonderful weekend.
13 June 2020 at 06:07
At Home In New Zealand said…
Glad you are feeling better again. I am with you in crossing bridges - eyes straight ahead and please let me walk down the middle. Some swing bridges I have only been able to cross with my eyes shut, holding tightly to the hand of the person in front of me. I'm such a scaredy-cat LOL.
13 June 2020 at 08:15
Pauline said…
Hi Amy, It must be awful to have an allergy. On the one occasion I reacted to something (goodness knows what it was) I had to get someone to drive me to the doctor as, although the reaction was on my legs I couldn't control my hands. The desire to scratch was so bad I had to wave my hands in the air. That's a great photo of that bridge!
13 June 2020 at 12:59
Sharon said…
I think I would have to do the exact same thing if I walked across that bridge.
14 June 2020 at 06:01
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Aloe Vera I amazing isn't it Amy, for all sorts of things! Oh no I would not be able to look down when on the bridge either 😱
16 June 2020 at 03:55
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