A good home remedy for eczema, an inflammation of the skin that causes itching, swelling and redness due to an allergic reaction, is to apply a mixture of oats and water to the affected area and then complement the treatment with a compress of essential oil of chamomile and lavender.
This home treatment reduces allergy symptoms within minutes, but if it is not enough it may be necessary to go to the doctor to find out the cause of the allergy and take a medication.
Oatmeal porridge for eczema
Oats eliminate irritation and lighten the skin, improving the patient's quality of life.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (oatmeal) 300 ml of water
Method of preparation
Oatmeal should be diluted in cold water. After diluting the flour, mix a little hot water. The resulting mixture should be applied over the affected area twice a day.
Essential oil compress for eczema
After the porridge, a chamomile and lavender compress should be applied.
Ingredients
- 3 drops of chamomile essential oil3 drops of lavender essential oil2.5 liters of water.
Method of preparation
Just bring the water to a boil and add the essential oils. When the mixture is warm, moisten a clean towel with the solution and apply to the affected area. This procedure must be repeated at least 4 times a day.
Then, a moisturizing cream should be applied over the affected area, so that the skin becomes softer and silky. the relief of symptoms such as irritation and itching caused by eczema will be noticeable.
In addition, eczema can also be treated naturally using Betonine Clay. See how to use in 3 Ways to Use Bentonite Clay.
