How to Naturally Heal Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition that causes skin to become inflamed, red, itchy and on some occasions, develop pus-filled bumps. Eczema affects millions of people worldwide. There are numerous causes of eczema including allergies, infections, change in weather, chemical irritants and stress. Eczema is most common in babies. The condition also tends to run in families. If left untreated, eczema can become a thick, leathery, scaly rash. By employing all the natural remedies below you can effectively heal eczema.

Things You'll Need

• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Oatmeal
• Chamomille flowers
• Green tea leaves
• Tea tree oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply olive oil to the affected area. This popular oil contains a potent active component called oleocanthal which can naturally reduce the itchiness, redness and inflammation. Pour the olive oil on the affected skin and massage gently. Leave the oil on your skin for about two hours. Wash well and pat dry with a clean towel. Do this daily, preferably in the morning.

• 2

  Use chamomile flowers on the affected area. Chamomile contains an active ingredient called terpene bisanolol, which can reduce the pain, redness and swelling associated with eczema. Add four cups of chamomile flowers to five cups of water and bring to a boil. Let the flowers cool for about thirty minutes and drain the water out. Apply the flowers directly to the affected areas and leave on for thirty minutes. Rinse the area and pat dry afterwards. Do this once every day.

• 3

  Apply green tea leaves to the affected areas. Boil about five cups of tea leaves in water, then strain, and place the leaves on the affected area in layers. The powerful active ingredient of green tea is Epigallocatechin. It acts by reducing the inflammation and redness associated with eczema. Apply the leaves for thirty minutes every day.

• 4

  Apply an oatmeal mixture to the affected area. Oats include an abundant amount of antioxidants that can alleviate the itchiness, inflammation and dryness associated with eczema. Add two cups of dry oats to one cup of water and bring to a boil. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice into the mixture. The lemon juice serves as a natural antibacterial when added to the oatmeal. Then add three tablespoons of milk to soften your skin. Gently massage the oatmeal on the affected area and leave on for about thirty minutes. Rinse well and pat dry with a clean towel.

• 5

  Apply tea tree oil to the affected area. The active ingredient of tea tree oil is Terpinen-4-ol which acts as an antibacterial and lessens itchiness and inflammation associated with eczema. Apply the oil liberally to the affected area and leave on overnight and rinse out in the morning. You can purchase tea tree oil at your local health food store.