Eczema is such a huge prevailing issue amongst our customers and readers today especially for children and teens. 

Before we start on remedies and suggestions here is a quote by Dr. Josh Axe:

“Essential oils are the most powerful, natural form of medicine on Earth. They can be used to address a range of health concerns from physical ailments to mental health issues.”

Dr. Josh Axe is a doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist and author who shares health and fitness tips, recipes and remedies on his website. You can read more about him on his website here: Dr. Axe | Health and Fitness News, Recipes, Natural Remedies (draxe.com)

 

Essential Oils for Eczema

Chamomile - Roman chamomile, German chamomile, and lavender sometimes overlap. Roman chamomile is particularly useful for babies and children. It is soothing and calming and good for skincare. Use it on inflamed skin or eczema. Try a blend with lavender and frankincense oil.

Eucalyptus - The cooling effect of eucalyptus may help in treating eczema. One study showed that a moisturizing gel such as Aloe Vera Gel including eucalyptus helped with the dryness, scaliness, and itchiness that come with eczema. (from WebMD)

Frankincense - Frankincense is most useful for dry, sensitive and mature skin. It is one of the best oils to use in your skincare. It is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent. It is remarkably rejuvenating and healing.

Geranium - Geranium is antiseptic and helps heal wounds. It is useful for skin conditions such as oily skin, eczema, and dermatitis. It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Lavender - This oil is soothing and calming to the skin. It is antibacterial and antifungal which help reduce skin infections. Try a blend with lavender, roman chamomile and peppermint. Lavender is a popular oil to always have handy at home for all types of cuts, burns, bites and itch. 

 

Sandalwood - It is a natural anti-inflammatory. According to this study, “Sandalwood album oil has also shown promise in clinical trials for treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, common warts, and molluscum contagiosum.”

Tea Tree - Tea tree is thought to be the best essential oil to fight eczema as it is anti-inflammatory and antifungal which helps itchy skin. It helps soothe itchy and irritated dry skin

How to apply Essential Oils for Eczema

Make an easy hydrating mist (50ml) with witch hazel, aloe vera extract and distilled water or chamomile tea, add in 3 to 5 drops of essential oil of your choosing from the list above. Spritz on itchy areas whenever necessary. 

For longer shelf life, add 1% of Preservative Natural, a natural wide spectrum preservative to protect blend from bacterial and fungus growth. 

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