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Background

I've been contemplating starting this blog for a while now. What if no one reads it? What if it doesn't impact anyone's life? But it is important to share my experience and how I survived. It hasn't been an easy road and almost two years later, I still experience pain. Certain triggers give me anxiety, pull me into a dark place or result in me hiding my wounds. I AM A BURN SURVIVOR. 3rd degree burns to 30% of my body. 30 days in burn ICU. 10 days in rehab, learning how to do the most basic of tasks again. This fire accident doesn't make me a burn victim but a burn survivor, I went through all of that and I'm still living my life today. I still smile. I still dance. I'm still alive.

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Choti Diwali Crush a bitter berry under the feet and take oil bath. A symbolic killing of demons. Diwali health tips. Must keep at home lavender, tea tree and geranium to treat burn wounds. #chotidiwali #killingofdemons #oilbath #burnwounds October262019 www.ecplanetstore.com (at Ecotech Technologies India Private Limited) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4EGwRkpTt_/?igshid=r9tj3j1xpmtp

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Eucerin Aquaphor is a great moisturizer to use in the autumn season or when the temperatures are slightly cold. It is a thick consistency and the best way to apply it, is to massage it into the skin until it is fully absorbed. This will avoid it rubbing onto your clothes. Unfortunately it does not last for long so you'll need to apply it a few times throughout the duration of the day.

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This is the body wash I use daily, it leaves my skin feeling moisturized and soft. On the downside, it doesn't fully scrub the skin and if you're not careful a build up of oils can occur.

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Skin Care

With burns, it is likely that your skin will become more sensitive than before. With the changes in seasons, temperatures and humidity it is advisable to change your skin moisturizers based on your skin needs. In the next few posts I'll list the various moisturizers I use, hopefully they'll help you.