Eczema symptoms include dryness, itching, and even skin damage. Thankfully there are natural solutions available to help manage it.
Essential Oils (EOs) are potency plant extracts that can provide powerful medicinal benefits when applied correctly. To avoid irritation, always dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil before applying it directly to the skin.
1. Lavender Essential Oil
The lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help relieve itching and redness, as well as soothe irritated skin due to insect bites or sunburn. Lavender aromatherapy has also proven helpful in aiding sleep as well as relieving stress and anxiety, making it a suitable way of helping babies rest well during sleep time.
When applying essential oils, make sure you use high-quality and appropriately diluted oil. Essential oils can be too strong to use directly on the skin without being mixed with another carrier oil or cream first; always conduct a patch test before introducing any new oil to your baby as some may not be safe for their sensitive skin. If any signs of irritation, such as burning, itching, or stinging occur after applying new oils on their sensitive skin, discontinue use immediately and consult a medical provider immediately.
Sunflower and jojoba oils have both been shown to be particularly helpful for managing eczema symptoms, providing balance in oil production while simultaneously nourishing skin health. Our Eczema Relief Baby Oil includes these beneficial ingredients, plus chamomile essential oil and vitamin E as an antioxidant, to provide total care from within.
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Essential oils for eczema should be applied topically; apply one diluted drop on affected areas 2-3 times daily during an outbreak, or once every other day to maintain healthy skin. You could also add several drops to a bath or wet wrap to soothe their skin while helping promote its healing.
Apply a cool compress to prevent sebum and crust accumulation as well as ease inflammation. To do this, fill a large bowl with cool water and combine in several drops of your chosen essential oil before dipping a washcloth in it and applying directly onto affected skin areas. Repeat as necessary until the skin feels soothed and comfortable.
Lifestyle changes can also help manage eczema flare-ups. This may involve decreasing stress, using gentle soaps instead of harsh ones, and moisturizing after each shower or bath. A nutritious diet with lots of fruits, veggies, and whole grains is also key in providing adequate vitamins and minerals for the baby.
2. Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile is an effective anti-inflammatory that can help alleviate redness and irritation associated with eczema, while its soothing properties allow babies to rest more soundly at nighttime.
Chamomile oil has long been used as a natural treatment for digestive issues and wound healing, but more recently research is revealing other possible uses such as its ability to promote relaxation and calm the nervous system. You can use chamomile essential oil via a diffuser, skin application, or baby bath.
Chamomile oil can be found in several plants, such as German (Matricaria chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). With its distinctive fragrance and a wide array of therapeutic uses such as relieving stress and anxiety, insomnia relief, immune function boost, digestion aiding and skin benefits promoting it has quickly become one of the most popular essential oils on the market today.
Chamomile oil contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can soothe irritated skin and relieve itching, while its high level of flavonoids helps protect it from damage while supporting healing.
This oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which nourish skin health while decreasing inflammation. Furthermore, its antifungal and antibacterial properties help fight infections that threaten its users and keep the complexion in optimal condition.
Chamomile essential oil can also be applied directly to the skin for healing and restoration purposes, offering antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal benefits that help treat underlying causes of eczema and other skin conditions.
Essential oil aromatherapy can be an excellent way to both relax and improve the mood of your baby and soothe symptoms associated with atopic dermatitis, such as itching and scratching. However, as essential oils (EOs) can be quite potentiated they must always be mixed with carrier oil first and tested on small patches of your child’s skin to make sure there is no irritation.
3. Frankincense Essential Oil
In biblical times, this aromatic resin containing volatile oil was utilized as incense and perfume; today, its spiritual scent and holistic medicinal properties continue to be valued. These include antiseptic, inflammatory, and antifungal properties which aid skin healing while stimulating cell regeneration; additionally, it provides natural calming and pain-relieving benefits that may help babies sleep more soundly.
Frankincense Oil boasts antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties which make it effective at healing eczema and relieving its symptoms, such as itching. Studies indicate that undiluted tea tree oil may cause contact dermatitis in certain individuals; to minimize contact dermatitis risk it’s wiser to dilute it with another carrier oil before applying it directly on the skin.
Essential Oils can be dangerous when used undiluted and can exacerbate symptoms of eczema. To make essential oils suitable for infant use, they must first be mixed with carrier oils such as coconut or sweet almond to dilute and make them safe to use on an infant – the recommended dilution ratio is 0.5%-1%. Always perform a patch test before use; should any sign of irritation appear, discontinue immediately.
Add a few drops of these oils to your infant’s bath water, or create a cold compress using a cold water-filled basin and a few drops of your desired oil; dip a washcloth into this solution; wring, wring again, then apply to the affected area; leave on for 3 minutes then repeat the process several times daily during the acute phase of eczema.
Eczema itching can be extremely uncomfortable and lead to permanent skin damage. Natural oils may reduce itching, soothe your infant’s skin, and keep further damage at bay by relieving stress and creating daily habits that promote wellness and relaxation. Adding natural treatments such as these oils into their eczema treatment plan, adding these natural remedies may help them live happier, healthier lives while keeping eczema under control – should the condition not improve from using these oils, it is best to seek professional medical advice as soon as possible. If it does not improve with using natural treatments, please consult a medical provider immediately as soon as possible as well.
4. Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint oil is an all-natural cooling agent, soothing skin inflammation and itching with its antimicrobial properties and soothing the itching-scratch cycle by soothing inflammation, irritation, and redness. Peppermint Essential Oil can also help break this vicious cycle by soothing irritation in affected areas or being mixed into carrier oils to massage it into the skin surface; its use undiluted may be irritating.
Cold-pressed from nutrient-rich flaxseeds, this oil contains high concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). With anti-inflammatory properties that reduce itching and inflammation while helping support healthy skin, ALA oil has great potential to fight acne outbreaks in babies. You can apply it directly onto their skin or mix it with another carrier oil for use in bath water for babies.
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Essential oils should never be taken internally or applied topically without first diluting them with a carrier oil or using topical products that contain essential oils as ingredients. Ingestion or absorption could result in allergic and sensitive reactions; to avoid this risk it is wiser to dilute essential oils with carriers or use products containing them as an ingredient. Before trying any new oil, it is strongly advised that you conduct a patch test by applying a small drop to an unaffected area of skin and seeing if there are any reactions such as irritation or itching. If this occurs, discontinue use immediately and switch oils. In case of severe reactions, please seek medical advice immediately. It is also wise to avoid synthetic fragrances which can exacerbate eczema symptoms. When diluting oils proper ratios must be observed as this could potentially irritate and worsen skin conditions. Incorrect use could even worsen them! It is never safe to apply undiluted oil directly onto the skin as this could irritate and worsen symptoms further.
