Essential Oil For Eczema Skin Care
Eczema hit me during my first pregnancy. I went from having wonderful, clear skin to having dry scaly itchy patches all over my arms and legs. My obstetrician told me, “Pregnancy brings on all sorts of unexpected changes.” Fortunately this dreadful skin condition went away and didn’t return again until my next pregnancy, six years later. After that, it never quite went away completely until recently.
I believe my recovery is mainly due to taking high quality multi-vitamins and a hair and skin supplement. This is a great start toward better skin health, but in the meantime an essential oil blend may help ease the discomfort of itchy, dry skin.
To make an essential oil blend for eczema skin care start with a nourishing carrier oil such as:
Avocado Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Hazelnut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Wheatgerm Oil
If these aren’t available, you could try Almond Oil, or even Olive Oil.
The carrier oil should be 97% of the solution, at least.
Add a few drops of one of the oils listed below. You may have to experiment to see what works well for you.
Balsam Oil
*Bergamot Oil
Cade Oil
Carrot Seed Oil
Cedarwood Oil
*Chamomile Oil (German Chamomile or Roman Chamomile)
Geranium Oil
*Helichrysum Oil
Hyssop Oil
Juniper Oil
*Lavender Oil
Lavandin Oil
Marigold Oil
Myrrh Oil
*Patchouli Oil
*Rose Oil (Damask Rose or Cabbage Rose)
Rosemary Oil
Spanish Sage Oil
Thyme Oil
Violet Oil
White Birch Oil
Yarrow Oil
*considered most effective
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Sources:
Personal experience with this problem.
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to The Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being
Aromatherapy For Women
[Note: There are creams that doctors can prescribe to alleviate eczema symptoms. Nothing in this article is meant to discourage treatment by a qualified medical doctor. I am not a doctor - I’m a self-trained herbal practitioner.]
