Don't have excema, but do have the driest hair I've ever seen (borderline thyroid-related) Will have to try the almond oil. My older sister had the worst excema when she was a kid. Her nightie was stuck to her neck every morning and mom had to painfully soak it off. She had it on her head and arms and legs too. She seemed to grow out of it or something as an adult, although she can't use any scented products of any kind. Makeups are tricky for her too. Lucky for her, she doesn't need a lot of make-up yet even at 54 years old.

I don't know what kind of gold is on frames, some is gold leaf on the ones that are fancy cornered with scrolls, roses etc. You can tell them as they look like plaster or Plaster of Paris where the gold is rubbed off. You would want to replace that(after any repairs) library would have info on that, it may have changed since I last did 1. There is some gold rub stuff but it would not look the same. Lots of gold paints out there but few that look nice & do pic justice. Maybe someone else can help. I've used Windex on cheaper frames to get smoke, dirt off & then just tighten up & undercoat with spray & finish with spray or else I use a sponge brush for both & if it is "busy" wood I use a bristle brush to get into the grooves, scrolls etc.(Antique frames I try to restore to what I think they looked like originally) Jan

Nettles have a multitude of uses. Steam or boil leaves and shoots lightly as a vegetable, and drink the water in which they were cooked. Once cooked, the leaves no longer sting. Add to soups and stews. A strong decoction of the leaves can be used as a rennet to curdle milk or make junket puddings. Dried, the leaves make a good substitute for salt. Infusions of the plant should be well strained. Flowers, leaves and shoots are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C and several minerals. Excellent tonic for the entire system. Used to stop bleeding, especially nosebleeds and uterine bleeding. A specific for treating eczema, anaemia, hayfever and food or pollen allergies. Also used for colds, bronchitis, urinary problems, prostatitis and rheumatism, Mature leaves are mildly laxative. Helps to increase flow of milk in nursing mothers. Use as a gargle for sore throat and bleeding gums, or as a hair rinse to treat dandruff. Use as a douche for vaginal yeast infections. Above-ground parts of the plant yield a green-yellow dye with an alum mordant. Water of fermented leaves is used to control mildew and as a plant fertiliser. Cover leaves and stems with water and leave for 1-2 weeks. Use diluted. The solid matter can be used as mulch. Seeds provide an illuminating oil. The stems provide fibre for twine, cloth-making and papermaking. Major commercial source of chlorophyll for colouring fats, oils, soaps, and foodstuffs. Cut and dried nettle is a good fodder for livestock. Added to soaps and lotions etc the tea is good for sensitive skins. Added to sage or rosemary teas, it is good for darkening hair which is beginning to turn grey.

Lyban - you are welcome! I also use the the body Buf Puf for exfoliation. The routine totally changed my skin from scaly gator to soft and healthy. This time of year, I sometimes leave off the lotion. I hope this helps. :-)