One of the most common skin conditions is Eczema. Many people struggle with this discouraging rash, experiencing flaky skin, redness, dryness, and itching. While there’s currently no known medical cure for eczema, there are natural remedies that may lessen eczema flare-ups. Essential oils are some of these.
Centuries of use of natural essential oils show that their stress-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties may provide relief for many with this skin condition. Many of these oils have beneficial fatty acids that help to repair the skin’s natural barrier, which is lacking in those experiencing eczema.
Here are our top 5 picks for essential oils for eczema:
Lavender essential oil, with its exceptional antiseptic and soothing properties, addresses the eczema flare-ups from the inside out and may help reduce inflammation and restore balance to the skin. Its particularly good for people with skin irritated by eczema.
Tea tree oil: because eczema decreases a person’s ability to fight off bacterial or viral infections (which can cause further skin irritation and increase risk of infection), Tea tree oil’s antiviral properties may be beneficial to use on broken or cracked skin to help prevent infection. Use it with a carrier oil (such as coconut oil) for a nourishing, restorative blend.
Geranium essential oil: This fragrant essential oil is well-known in eczema treatment. It balances the skin’s oil production and soothes dry, flaky, and scarred skin.
Eucalyptus essential oil is great for wounds and skin infections, thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects. When an eczema flare-up occurs, massage the oil into the skin in a circular motion.
Bergamot essential oil This oil has the ability to heal inflamed skin, add elasticity, regulate sebum secretion, and evens out the skin tone. As it does this, it heals eczema and other skin problems.
Need some help finding products with these oils?
Beauti Me’s skin care collection is formulated with 4 of these powerful essential oils known for their benefits in relieving eczema and other skin conditions. Give them a try – get your skin the natural help it needs to bring it back to the health you’re entitled to!
