Natural treatment for eczema
Natural treatment for eczema
As eczema becomes more common, more people are trying to
find a natural treatment or natural cream for this itchy skin
condition. Using natural remedies to help clear eczema will result
in less harm to the skin, fewer side effects, and a feeling of greater control
over your skin disorder.
Although the exact causes of eczema can sometimes be
unclear, it is believed to result from a hyperactive response of our immune
system to an irritant. Some people have a genetic tendency to develop allergies
and who are additionally exposed to triggers like pollen, mites, fungi.
Exposure to materials such as wool, certain cosmetics, certain foods, extremes
of temperature may worsen the condition.
Herbs and oils that are known to ease eczema are:-
-
Chickweed and Chamomile are both known to
reduce itching
and inflammation associated with eczema.
- Chickweed has Anti-pruritic properties, which
means that it helps relieve sensation of itching or prevents it. Olive oil
is also known as an anti pruritic and can be soothing as well as antiseptic
on the skin.
- The renowned
Calendula Petals
are anti inflammatory, and particularly help with
wound healing whilst protecting and nourishing irritated skin.
Excellent for eczema and chapped skin conditions.
- Chamomile Essential Oil is anti-allergenic,
anti-inflammatory and bactericidal. One of the most important uses of
chamomile is in treating skin inflammations; its soothing properties ease
eczema.
-
Hempseed Oil
Soothing is moisturising and anti-inflammatory and
soothing for the skin.
All these natural and healing ingredients have been
formulated in our top selling natural cream for Eczema, called
Eczmaid.
A very healing ointment for itchy, dry and inflamed skin,
Eczmaid is suitable for both children