6. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is an excellent choice if you look for a remedy for topical application. The good thing about this remedy is that it will cool the burning sensation caused by eczema.
How To Use Aloe Vera Gel?
- Take aloe vera gel directly from the aloe vera plant. Apply it on the affected area. It will relieve the burning sensation.
- Otherwise, you can also get the aloe vera gel available from a health store. Here, you should make sure that the product does not have alcohol as an ingredient. The reason is that alcohol can burn your skin and can worsen the dryness.
How Does It Work?
Aloe vera gel is generally known for its anti-inflammatory property. Further, its ability to sooth the skin due to its soothing property will help with reducing the symptoms of eczema.
7. Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is effective in addressing any skin condition. It can treat anything right from sunburn to eczema.
How To Use?
- Apply jojoba oil to your skin directly
- As jojoba oil is excellent carrier oil, you can combine other essential oil as well with this oil for external application.
How Does It Work?
- Jojoba oil works mainly because it resembles closely with the human sebum. Jojoba oil contains wax esters that the skin can absorb easily. Further, this oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties to improve the symptoms of eczema. As it is carrier oil, it will improve the absorption rate of other topical ointments and creams.
8. Oatmeal Baths
It is true that preparing for an oatmeal bath is a troublesome task. However, it will relieve the troubles associated with eczema.
How To Use?
- Take a cup of ground oatmeal
- Add the oatmeal to a bucket of warm water for bathing
- Wait for some time until the consistency is observed
- You can soak yourself in this water for about 15-30 minutes before taking a bath
- You can even add essential oils to the bath to get a relaxing effect.
How Does It Work?
- Oatmeal helps by relieving the itching sensation in your skin caused by eczema. Further, it will help with retaining the moisture content in your skin to prevent flare-ups.
- So, you can try any of the remedies mentioned above to treat the symptoms of eczema. Bathing is an effective solution as it will relieve the burning sensation and itching. However, you should make sure to follow the tips below.
Tips For Bathing and Moisturizing For Eczema
- Make sure to take at least one bath or shower a day
- You can use lukewarm and not hot water for bathing
- Also, make sure to bath for about 10-15 minutes
- Remember not to scrub your skin when bathing
- You can use a gentle cleanser. Remember not to use soap
- When you have a higher level of flare-ups avoid cleansers to prevent irritation.