How to Treat Allergies With Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is a natural remedy for skin irritations due to allergies. Red scaly patches and bumps respond well to an ingredient in jojoba, called myristic acid. This substance acts like a topical steroid to decrease inflammation when applied using a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Jojoba oil
• Essential oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Treat your entire body with jojoba oil. Place 4 drops in your bath water. Keep the water temperature warm but not hot. If you take showers, gently rub your moist skin with jojoba oil before toweling off.

• 2

  Massage your scalp with a few drops of jojoba oil. In addition to soothing your rash, jojoba will calm over-productive oil glands. Add 2 drops of jojoba oil to your favorite shampoo and your rinse water.

• 3

  Concentrate on problem areas like your hands, elbows, face and neck. These can become sore and cracked when skin allergies reoccur. Apply jojoba oil generously and frequently to these areas.

• 4

  Moisturize your body before bedtime. Add ½ tsp. of essential oil to a 4 ounce bottle of jojoba oil. Use several drops to cover your entire body. Try lavender or chamomile as the additive. The scent will help lull you to sleep when your allergies are particularly bothersome.

• 5

  Manicure your nails with jojoba oil. Allergies to household cleaners and detergents can surface on your cuticles and in your nail beds. Rub one drop of jojoba oil into each affected nail. The oil penetrates rapidly to provide fast relief.