I recently had a scare with eczema, as I had what is called allergen induced dermatitis/eczema. I found that there are many over-the-counter drugs that you could buy to help combat this horrible ailment, but nothing seemed to work long term. So, I tried the natural and DIY route. Along with the below recipe some other tips to help treat your eczema are:
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- Cutting down on bath frequency
- Dairy-free diet
- Foregoing harsh soaps
- Using natural and/or mild detergents
- Keeping skin moisturized
Ingredients for Natural Eczema Lotion
- ½ cup pure shea butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 40 drops lavender essential oil
- 5-10 drops tea tree essential oil
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Directions to Prepare Natural Eczema Lotion
- Using a small pot, melt down shea butter and coconut oil until they are completely combined.
- Add honey and allow it to melt as well.
- Add lavender and tea tree oils once everything is mixed in together and in liquid form.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Once your mixture has thickened a bit begin mixing with a hand mixer.
- Mix for several minutes until the color has lightened and the solution has a frothy appearance.
- Mix for 10-15 minutes until it has a lotion consistency.
- Remove mixture and place into a mason jar for storage. It is important to store at room temperature, as the mixture will melt down again.
- Apply once or twice a day over the affected area.
