You know the difference.
Dry skin feels tight. Eczema feels like your skin is fighting back ... itchy, inflamed, unpredictable, sometimes raw. And in the cold months, it can get harder.
Cold air outside. Dry heat inside.
These conditions pull moisture from your skin and break down the barrier that’s supposed to protect you. For anyone managing eczema, this means more flare-ups, increased discomfort, and more time spent worrying about your skin.
It’s Not Just a Flare-Up. It’s Your Life.
According to the Eczema Society of Canada (ESC), eczema affects people of all ages and skin tones. It often shows up as red, grey, or purple patches. Itching that doesn’t stop. Cracked, even bleeding skin. For many, it’s not just a skin issue. It’s a daily interruption.
Flare-ups can mess with sleep, shift routines, and change how you show up in the world. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But there is real support, especially when you start with the skin barrier.
What the Skin Barrier Has to Do With It
Your skin barrier isn’t just a surface -- it’s your body’s frontline defence.
When it’s compromised, moisture escapes more quickly, and irritants can sneak in. That’s why ESC and other eczema experts recommend simple, barrier-building habits, like:
- Moisturize right after bathing
- Avoid hot water
- Stick with fragrance-free, non-irritating products
- Protect skin from wind and cold
- Add humidity indoors, if you can
Little shifts, done consistently, can add up to better skin days.
What We Make, and Why
At 7 Fathoms, we started with the kind of skin care we couldn’t find:
Formulas made for people living with real skin sensitivity, like Co-founder Terrence.
Our ingredients are grounded in North Atlantic seaweed extracts we make ourselves, from wild Laminaria digitata and Bladderwrack. Our extracts are high in fucoidan, beta-glucan, and polyphenols (marine bioactives) that help the skin hold moisture and feel calmer.
We keep our products fragrance-free, gentle, and focused on skin barrier support because when your skin’s been through a lot, less is more.
Here’s What People Tell Us
"Eczema Relief – Wonderful Products. I really like these products. The product smell or scent is very mild which is great. They make my skin feel very soft and smooth and relieved due to the tightness and dryness from the eczema on my hands that is very aggravating. Really impressed so far after four days of using them. I got them on Friday, October 31st. I will continue with updates later. ” — Paula, 7 Fathoms customer
“Very good products! I felt relief from my eczema within a short time
“The cream applies so smoothly. I have recommended to others already!”
— DeAnna, 7 Fathoms customer
If You’re New to Eczema, Or Want to Understand More
Start with trusted, supportive info from the Eczema Society of Canada. They offer tools for understanding and managing eczema, including:
Blue Lights for Eczema Awareness — November 7 & 14 in NL
This November, landmarks across Canada will light up blue for the #ShiningALightonEczema campaign — because visibility matters.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Eczema Society of Canada (ESC) will illuminate the Confederation Building in St. John’s on November 7, and Cabot Tower on November 14.
If you're nearby, take a moment to visit, snap a photo, and tag ESC to help spread awareness.
📅 Find the full monument calendar here: eczemahelp.ca/shiningalight
PS: If your skin’s telling you it’s had enough, listen. You don’t need to overhaul everything. Just start with one change that supports your barrier and go from there.
