Effective Natural Treatment For Eczema

By George White


Anyone who has experienced eczema will admit that it is one of the most uncomfortable experiences. It comes with itching, discoloration and reddening, among other conditions. Some may escalate to form blisters. Natural treatment for eczema is the best option since it shields you from damaging side effects. What home remedies can you use and how are they prepared?

Coconut oil is a natural choice when dealing with any skin condition. Coconut oil has special properties that enable it to sink into skin layers and reverse the deficiency. Compared to ordinary oils, coconut is made of lipids which are considered favorable to your skin. You prepare the skin by applying water to keep it moist. Coconut oil is left on the applied surface for an entire day to make it more effective.

Most skin conditions are individualistic. To find success, jojoba has proven effective. In fact, its structure is not that of oil but liquid wax. The results are an incredibly moist skin. Jojoba contains a recognizable amount of alcohol but it does not dry the dermis like the other artificial alcohols. Jojoba is in fact used to massage the itchy skin and is very effective when applied three times in a day.

Butter is used alongside other oils. Butter has excellent healing properties that reduces inflammation, softens the skin and repairing it. Butter is thickened using bee wax which plays a double role of protecting the skin. Butter is prepared by melting in a bowl in readiness for application. During melting, you are allowed to use aromatic oils.

Glycerin is popularly applied for other purposes other than treating eczema. The common type is made from artificial ingredients. Vegetable glycerin is considered the most pure and thus effective in eliminating the itchy effect. It works by pulling water from the lower layers of your skin thus keeping it moist. The ratio of mixing glycerin is one portion for one. This ratio is altered depending on the reaction of your skin.

Put in place a long term plan. You will need to catalogue all that goes into your body and applied on the skin. It helps you to monitor the allergens and irritants that cause irritation. Take note of the effect of soaps and medication especially in causing irritation. By taking note of these triggers, you will avoid them and thus have a healthy and comfortable skin.

The solution to itching does not have to involve complex concoctions. There is an old way of treating skin conditions that involves using soaked oats. Application of oats leaves the skin soothed and moist. The choice of oats is because of its anti-inflammation properties. The oats are soaked for 10-15 minutes before being applied.

The use of honey for skin conditions dates back to centuries. It offers excellent healing properties that work wonders on broken skin. Other benefits are anti-inflammation and anti-microbial properties. The sticky properties of honey make it unfavorable for full time application. It is therefore applied sparingly on the affected area and cleaned off soon after. The most effective application is two to three times in a day until the itching stops.




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