Your skin condition guide
Understanding
Your Skin
No two skins are the same, and understanding yours is the first step. Explore the possible causes behind your condition and see how our natural, multi-tasking formulas can help support it.
We've Been Where You Are
Our founder created Apothecary & Me whilst her daughter battled Topical Steroid Withdrawal and eczema. We understand the frustration of trying product after product with no results or worse, making things worse.
That's why every product uses only natural ingredients, free from preservatives, parabens, and synthetic chemicals. Simple formulas that let your skin breathe, heal, and thrive.
Find Your Skin Condition
Select your condition below to learn how our natural formulas can help restore your skin's health.
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition where a weakened skin barrier and an overactive immune response leave skin dry, itchy and easily irritated. Genetics play a large part, and flare-ups can be driven by stress, hormonal changes and the gut-skin connection, alongside everyday irritants and allergens.
Why our products work
Our Illuminate Face Oil and Calm Butter are rich in fatty acids that mirror the skin's own lipid barrier, helping restore moisture and support a calmer, more resilient complexion, without synthetic ingredients that can aggravate sensitive skin.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an immune-driven condition where overactive immune cells speed up skin cell turnover, leading to thick, scaly and often inflamed patches. While there's no cure, gentle and consistent skincare can help soothe the look and feel of affected skin.
Why our products work
Rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids, our formulas calm inflammation, soften plaques, and nourish the skin barrier, all without steroids or harsh chemicals.
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a stubborn rash of small bumps, redness and flaking, usually around the mouth, nose or eyes. Its exact cause isn't fully understood, but it's strongly linked to topical steroid use and often aggravated by heavy, complex skincare routines that overload delicate skin.
Why our products work
Our minimal-ingredient approach suits skin that's been overwhelmed. By paring back to a few gentle, natural oils, we help support the skin barrier and avoid the product overload that can keep perioral dermatitis going.
Rosacea
Rosacea causes persistent facial redness, visible blood vessels and sometimes small bumps. It's linked to a sensitive, compromised skin barrier and an overactive immune response, with flare-ups commonly triggered by heat, stress, alcohol, spicy food and harsh or fragranced skincare.
Why our products work
Our gentle, fragrance-free formulas are made for easily provoked skin. Naturally soothing plant oils help calm the look of redness and support the delicate barrier, without the synthetic fragrances and harsh actives that so often set rosacea off.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal
TSW is a reaction that can follow stopping long-term topical steroid use. Symptoms include intense redness, burning, flaking and heat, sometimes spreading beyond where the steroids were used, as skin learns to function on its own again.
Why our products work
Our steroid-free, preservative-free formulas offer gentle, simple nourishment for skin going through withdrawal. Natural oils help support the skin as it recovers, with nothing harsh to complicate the process.
Menopausal Skin
Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, menopause or your monthly cycle can leave skin more sensitive, prone to breakouts and uneven in texture.
Why our products work
Our antioxidant-rich oils help support skin through hormonal ups and downs, soothing the look of reactive, sensitised skin and helping it feel balanced and comfortable.
Acne-Prone Skin
Acne isn't just a teenage problem. Adult breakouts can be driven by hormones, stress and a disrupted skin barrier, often made worse by harsh products that strip the skin's natural oils and leave it producing even more.
Why our products work
It sounds counter-intuitive, but the right natural oils can suit acne-prone skin. Rather than stripping the barrier the way harsh acne products often do, our Illuminate Face Oil supports it gently, while the Glow Scrub helps lift away dead skin to keep pores clear, without aggravating already-reactive skin.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive and reactive skin flushes easily, stings with new products, and reacts to fragrances, weather, and stress. It needs gentle, minimalist care that supports rather than overwhelms.
Why our products work
Our fragrance-free, preservative-free formulas are made with just a handful of skin-identical natural oils, nothing extra for reactive skin to react to.
Why Natural Works Better
The modern skincare industry overcomplicates things. We go back to basics with nature's own solutions.
100% Natural Ingredients
No synthetic chemicals, preservatives, or parabens. Just pure, natural ingredients that your skin recognises and responds to positively.
Skin Barrier Support
Our oils contain fatty acids that mimic your skin's natural oils, strengthening the barrier rather than stripping it like harsh chemicals do.
Multi-Tasking Formulas
Why use 10 products when 1 or 2 will do? Our formulas cleanse, hydrate, and protect simultaneously, reducing product overload that irritates sensitive skin.
Made With Empathy
Created by a mother who watched her daughter suffer with skin conditions. Every product is tested on my own children's sensitive, reactive skin. Never on animals.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Wow Incredible!
“I purchased the mini set to try after struggling badly with perioral dermatitis. I honestly can’t believe the difference it’s made to my skin. Within a short time my PD completely cleared up, my skin now feels calm, healthy, and balanced again.”
Never without it ever again!
“I recently develop rosacea and severe dermatitis on my cheeks! I cannot express how happy I am with this product! It feels amazing on my face.. Non greasy.. absorbs well.. I have my flawless face back again just about after 5 days..”
Amazing results
“During the menopause, I have developed perioral dermatitis and very sensitive skin. These products have completely cleared up my face. My skin is glowing and lost all its redness. I’m already on my second bottle of face oil! Best investment!”
Liquid gold!
“I’ve been using Illuminating Oil for about a year now as I had perioral dermatitis all round my mouth (my skin was shedding like the skin of a snake), chin and also flaky skin at the inner ends of my eyebrows. Illuminating Oil has got rid of both!!”
Really helped me
“Perimenopause had brought dry skin around my mouth, nose and eyes. Until I tried Illuminate face oil that is! It cleared it quickly and has kept it at bay. There is no greasiness to the oil and it absorbs like a dream. And my skin looks radiant! I love it.”
The most amazing product!
“I have experienced eczema all my life and my face was so dry to the point it was flaking off. Within 6 weeks of using the oil twice a day, it has completely cleared up. My skin is soft, with ZERO dryness or redness. It has changed my life!!”
Eczema breakout
“My daughter has suffered with eczema since being a baby. At 18, she's still having flare ups. I bought this oil for her to try and it is amazing. Her dry, sore skin has healed straight up! It's a lovely oil that isn't greasy, it feels luxurious.”
Amazing oil
“I used the Illuminate oil the evening I received it and I kid you not, my perioral dermatitis disappeared overnight and has not yet returned (been about 2 weeks). My skin feels so soft and smooth. I love it! Thank you for this wonderful oil.”
At last! Something that helps my Perioral Dermatitis.
“This is like a magic potion!! Love it! My skin has never been so good for about 2 years and I've only been using this product about 10 days now. Thank you Anita. Not quite fully healed yet but getting there.”
What a relief to finally find this product
“This has been the first product that has really worked for my skin. My pores have decreased in size and my skin is the happiest it's been in years since using Illuminate. Thank you Anita!”
Miracle Oil
“I bought this as a gift for my daughter. A recent breakout of perioral dermatitis left us frustrated until I found your oil on TikTok. So nearly 2 weeks in and the improvement is remarkable. It's been our little miracle in a bottle and we can't thank you enough.”
Soothing and healing
“I have had lots of problems with eczema around my eyes and this miracle bottle is the best. I have tried so many different products but this face oil both soothes and heals. Also using the thick balm for extra protection.”
Amazing products
“I came across these products when searching online for something to heal my eczema. They have helped me so much, taking the redness away and giving relief from itching. Also appreciate the help Anita gave me. I will be ordering more.”
Game changer
“I feel so lucky to have stumbled across this product after struggling with facial eczema for the past year. It calmed it down almost immediately and has been the only thing that keeps my skin feeling moisturised. So grateful for this product.”
Amazing!
“I've been experiencing eczema on my face for a while now and this oil instantly soothes and hydrates. The eczema has cleared and my skin hasn't felt this good in ages. I signed up to the subscription as I don't want to use anything else”
Miracle Oil!
“I have been suffering with TSW since May last year. This oil has been amazing and really helped clear up my face uyh and strengthen the skin barrier. I am so pleased, it is the only product I will use from now on! Thank you Anita X”
A brilliant find!
“I was told about this oil by my sister-in-law having struggled with rosacea for around 5 years. I've been using the oil and have seen such a difference in the colour and bumpiness of my skin. I could not be happier!”
Gorgeous face oil
“Love the simplicity and multi-use of the Illuminate oil. I'm prone to sensitive skin and this oil doesn't irritate at all but is calming. I'm in my 60s and it really gives my skin a healthy glow. I use it as a cleanser and a daily moisturiser. Brilliant.”
Happy skin
“I love this oil! Very calming on my sensitive yet combination skin. I think this has really helped calm and improve the texture and appearance of my skin, and I've had compliments on it. It does go a long way, especially if applied to damp skin.”
Amazing results
“These products (face oil and calm butter) are the only cosmetics that do not irritate my very sensitive skin. My skin is glowing and has lost all its redness. I'm already on my second bottle of face oil! Best investment!”
Liquid gold!
“This product is amazing, it's really helped my skin. I'm 48 and I've been struggling with dry skin patches on my face, particularly around my eyes. I use this to remove makeup and it's fantastic. I'm so happy with the results!”
What a relief to find this oil
“I've been trying to manage my severe acne for over 5 years now. My acne was very demoralising, stubborn, painful, and unsightly. This has been the first product to clear up my acne almost entirely. It's been years since using Illuminate.”
Really impressed
“I have TSW and thought I'd be trying just another product that wouldn't make a difference. This oil, in combination with the Calm Butter seems to be good for my skin so far.”
Love, love this duo!
“I had oily, acne skin in college, then it turned to combination skin. I've tried so many things over the years and would never put oil on my face. Let me tell you - this duo is incredible. 1 drop is good for my entire face and my skin drinks it like water!”
At last I have found something that really works.
“This oil has worked wonders for my menopausal skin, calming redness and moisturising my facial areas. This product has transformed my confidence and well being. Thank you.”
Soothed my perioral dermatitis
“Bought this 2 months ago during a terrible PD and used it as the only face product since. It's an oil that sinks into my skin very quickly. I use it twice a day and am very grateful it exists. Lovely gentle product.”
Amazing stuff
“Amazing stuff. My rosacea has been improving since I started using this oil and my skin hasn't looked or felt this good in ages. Have now signed up to the subscription as I don't want to use anything else."”
Illuminate oil
“Absolutely love this oil. Having extremely sensitive skin and spending most of my life outdoors I have always struggled to keep my skin feeling soft. This is brilliant.”
Life Changer
“Amazing. No need for steroid creams anymore - this has been a real game changer for my TSW. Gentle enough to remove eye make up. I've thrown my other cleansers away. Just a life changing, natural remedy.”
Excellent gift, great quality
“Bought this for my daughter who is going through TSW. She loves it, so I purchased the big one. Lovely quality.”
Fabulous product
“I’ve suffered with rosacea for over 30 years now. I saw this oil, read the reviews and thought I’d give it a go, I’m so happy that I did. It has calmed my skin and moisturises it beautifully. Thank you so much, I couldn’t be happier.”
Great Stuff
“I'm suffering from TSW, more on my face than I ever did before. This is the only product that keeps it under control and in check. I'm on my 3rd bottle and panic as the bottle comes to an end. This has been a life saver for me.”
Absolutely love it
“I bought this oil for my daughter to try and loved it so much I've been using some on my face as a night time moisturiser - I absolutely love it for my menopausal skin. It's a lovely thick oil that isn't greasy, it feels luxurious. Will definitely be ordering again."”
Soothing and calming, as advertised.
“Loving this product. It's been magic - soothing and calming sudden onset eczema around my eyes. I don't promote products often but this really does help relieve irritated skin.”
Miracle Stuff
“Within 10 days of using it, it had completely cleared up my perioral dermatitis that I had suffered with for months and nothing the doctors could give me was tackling it at all! I like that it has no scent too.”
Happy skin
“"I love this oil! Alongside some HRT, I think this has really helped calm and improve the texture and appearance of my menopausal skin and I've had compliments on it. It does go a long way, especially if applied to damp skin.”
Amazing!
“I've been experiencing menopause skin changes for a while now and this oil instantly soothes and hydrates. My skin hasn't looked or felt this good in ages. Have now signed up to the subscription as I don't want to use anything else.”
Fabulous, yes it does work!
“I have sensitive skin and this fabulous No 1 illuminate face oil works like a dream, I use it everyday, it soaks in quickly leaving my face feeling soft and moisturised, and no outbreaks or reactions to my skin. It feels like a miracle. Am about to order more.”
Loving the skin oil
“I’ve got sensitive skin and so far no reaction just really smooth skin. Even where I suffer from lip eczema it’s not aggravated it if anything calmed it a little…it’s really good for removing my eye makeup and doesn’t sting near eyes which is a bonus.”
A little bottle of magic
“I’m aged 57 and have had eczema most of my life. I’ve been using the oil 3 wks now and it’s helped calm my face. It doesn’t sting my eyelids. I use it as a moisturiser. My eyelids are improving a lot. I strongly recommend this soothing oil.”
Beautiful oil
“I bought this for my adult son and decided to also use it to remove my make up and to moisturise as I have rosacea. It's a lovely light oil and I love it with a damp pad to remove makeup. It has completely calmed my skin and I barely have a blemish now.”
My skin saviour
“I have been suffering with eczema on my eyelids and around my lips for a few years. After nearly 2 weeks of using this amazing oil my dry flaky eyelids and lips are smooth and feel hydrated. Thank you Apothecary and Me, you've truly been my skin saviour.”
Amazing product
“I brought this hoping it would help my perioral dermatitis and it really has. I wish I’d taken before and after pics but didn’t bother as I wasn’t expecting much. I started noticing a difference after just a few days and now it’s gone completely.”
Thanks from me and my skin!
“For years I've been dealing with perioral dermatitis. My skin absolutely loves these products. Within 2 weeks my perioral dermatitis has calmed down. The oil sinks into your skin. Non greasy and my skin feels hydrated. Would highly recommend.”
Miracle product
“I would stock pile this if I had the space. I have naturally oily skin but this has worked miracles on my skin reducing blemishes, evening my skin tone and helping with hormonal acne when it rears its head once a month!”
Thank you!
“This product has saved me. Since turning 40 and being perimenopausal, my skin became dry, especially on the chin and cheek area. Within 2 weeks of trying this oil, my skin was so much calmer, no reactions etc. I felt so much better about myself.”
Genuinely amazing product
“I’m blown away by the way that this oil has. Changed my life really! I was desperate for relief from my hot, sore rosacea. I noticed an immediate effect, with no oiliness just softness, like my skin was coming back to life. Thank you!”
TSW warriors look here!
“It has cleared my eyes in a couple of days!”
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