Eczema/dermatitis is an allergic condition of the skin and is differentiated by persistent, itchy and inflamed skin. The skin appears red, flaky, and crusty and may blister and weep.
Eczema is usually aggravated by underlying stress and emotional upheaval, which should also be adequately treated to bring about complete and permanent cure.
How Does Aromatherapy Help Treat Eczema/Dermatitis?
Cosmetic aromatherapy or using essential oils for skin care offers significant benefits. The careful use of essential oils assures freedom from dermatitis. It enhances the skin’s condition, promotes rapid healing and helps maintain general health.
- Essential oils have a rejuvenating effect on the skin.
- They restore vitality and regulate capillary activity.
- Importantly, aromatherapy possesses strong de-stressing properties. It alleviates stress and tension and instills peace and tranquility, thus staving off an aggravation or exacerbation of the disorder.
The Most Effective Aromatherapy Blend that Promises Relief from Eczema
The following blend of essential oils has proved to be highly effective in the appropriate management of eczema:
- carrot seed essential oil: five drops
- patchouli essential oil: five drops
- almond oil: 30 ml
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
The carrot seed essential oil has wonderful detoxifying and blood purifying properties. It cleanses the blood and thus makes it a useful remedy in the treatment of eczema. Because of its regenerating effects, carrot seed oil is invaluable for skin care, and brings relief to eczema and dermatitis.
Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli is an excellent oil for skin care. It heals inflammations and infections promptly. The oil treats eczema and helps regenerate new skin cells.
What’s more, patchouli is an amazing de-stressor. It assuages anxiety and depression and substantially reduces stress. The smell of patchouli is soothing, stabilizing and mildly hypnotic. It calms an agitated mind and induces peace and stillness.
Almond Oil
The almond oil is actually a carrier oil, to which the essential oils are added. Almond oil is a brilliant emollient. It is loaded with important minerals and vitamins that nourish and soothe the skin. The oil is used extensively for skin care due to its therapeutic properties.
Guidelines to Ward off an Aggravation of an Episode of Eczema
Following a holistic approach will yield better and faster results. Ensure that the diet is rich in foods that provide vitamin E and vitamin A. These vitamins nurture the skin and keep it healthy.
Drinking herbal teas like, mint tea, ginger tea or chamomile tea, helps the body detoxify and accelerates cure.
Also, take regular aroma oil baths, using lavender and geranium essential oils.
Reference:
Fischer Rizze, Susanne, Essential Oils for Radiant Health, Sterling Publishing Company, USA, 1990.
Shweta Shah - A practicing homeopath using aromatherapy, yoga, acupressure and diet in patient management
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