How to Put Borax on the Skin for Lupus

Lupus is a disease of the immune system that attacks and damages tissues and cells throughout the body. It can wreak havoc on skin, kidneys, joints and blood cells. Lupus can be fatal if not managed properly. By using Borax as a natural remedy treatment, individuals with lupus can find relief from debilitating pain that can otherwise prevent a normal way of living.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 tsp. Borax
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 liter of water
• Small bowl
• Non-latex gloves
• or
• 1/2 cup Borax
• Tub of lukewarm water

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Instructions

• 1

  Create a Borax paste

  Mix together 1/4 tsp. of Borax, 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, and 1 liter of water in a small bowl. Stir consistently until it forms a paste-like substance. You may wish to use nonlatex gloves to protect hands from becoming dry from the solution.

• 2

  Apply to skin

  Rub mixture onto skin in a circular but gentle manner. Be sure to cover the entire area to be relieved. No need to apply the solution to your whole body -- only those parts where a rash is apparent. Use nonlatex gloves to protect your hands if they are prone to dryness.

• 3

  Soak in a Borax bath

  Mix 1/2 cup Borax with a bath filled 3/4 of the way with lukewarm water. Stir mixture around with your hand. Soak in the solution for approximately a half hour. Be sure to put hair up and keep water solution away from face. Pat skin dry with a clean, dry towel.