# The Skincarma Pod | Ep. 64: Rethinking Eczema Care for Kids with Jemila Alharazim — Mother & Founder of Ocean Olive

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Published: 2026-02-15T15:17:18+00:00
Episode link: https://skincarma.substack.com/p/the-skincarma-pod-ep-64-rethinking
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What if “that’s just how it is” wasn’t good enough when it comes to childhood eczema? In this episode of the Skincarma Pod , Carmine sits down with Jemila Alharazim , a Physician’s Assistant in asthma and allergy care and the founder of Ocean Olive , to explore how personal experience and clinical insight led to the creation of a new kind of eczema treatment for kids. For years, Jemila prescribed topical steroids to eczema patients while hearing the same question from parents: Is there a gentler alternative? When her own son developed eczema, that question became personal. What followed was a three-year journey to develop Ocean Olive’s Whipped Gel Nourishing Eczema Spot Treatment — a microbiome-friendly, fragrance-free, OTC product designed for babies and children three months and up. In this conversation, Carmine and Jemila discuss: What topical steroids actually do — and why some families hesitate to use them long-term; Why eczema is far more than “just a rash,” impacting sleep, school, confidence, and family life; The science behind Ocean Olive’s pink-hued formula (yes, it’s vitamin B12 — and no, it doesn’t stain); The role of the skin microbiome and Staphylococcus aureus in eczema flare-ups; Why “less is best” when formulating for sensitive, eczema-prone skin; What it really takes to bring an OTC product to market — from FDA requirements to clinical safety testing. Beyond the science, Jemila opens up about how building a brand reshaped her identity — challenging her belief system, strengthening her persistence, and giving her what she describes as “another level of consciousness.” The episode closes with a lighthearted lightning round — from salsa dancing and Spanish fluency to the Real Housewives of Potomac — and a simple but powerful reflection: “Joy to me looks…

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