Inflammatory skin disease progressing in flare-ups,eczema manifests as red areas bearing small blisters or scales, often associated with itching. Eczema is said to be “contact” when it occurs on repeated contact with allergenic substances, or “atopic” when the person has a genetic predisposition. L’aromatherapy is an interesting resource for calming the manifestations of eczema by working on both the lesions and the psycho-emotional sphere.
A soothing oil
In a 15 ml bottle, mix 1 ml of HE of lavender stoechade (or real lavender if it is difficult to find it), 1 ml of HE of rose geranium1 ml iary EO (optional), 1 ml iary EO palmarosa1 ml of essential oil tea tree and 5 ml vegetable oil rosehip. Complete with calophylle vegetable oil. Apply to eczema lesions 3 times a day, until the plaques disappear.
An anti-eczema bath
For a soothing and anti-itching action, pour 3 capfuls of rose geranium or true lavender floral water into the bath.
A synergy against contact eczema
In a 10 ml bottle, mix 1 ml of fine lavender EO, 1 ml of Roman chamomile EO and 1 ml of palmarosa EO. Complete with marigold vegetable oil. Apply to blisters 2-3 times a day.
Express Solution
Roman chamomile is very effective in calming itching. It is used ideally diluted in oily macerate of calendula in case of eczema. Count 3 drops of HE for 1 teaspoon ofvegetable oil. You can also add 3 drops of true lavender HE to reinforce the soothing action. Also to be tested: HE of rose geranium or palmarosa. For infants, use rose geranium or true lavender floral water, twice a day for 3 weeks.
The advice in +
Soothing, repairing and healing, the gelaloe vera brings comfort to eczematous skin. The psychological component of eczema no longer needs to be demonstrated, it is also necessary to act on the emotional sphere in order to limit flare-ups. Certain essential oils can help restore serenity: angelica root, Rosewood, fragonia, palmarosa, saro, marjoram, fine lavender… to be applied in pure adults at the rate of 2 drops on the wrists and the plexus, twice a day. In a child, they will be diluted in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
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