Top 7 Home Remedies for Eczema

Living with eczema can be hard. You already know that if you tried a lot of products. In fact, most products will make your skin even drier and may irritate it.
Here are the top 7 home remedies to try for eczema.

7. Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is extracted from organic oats. It helps soothe, soften, and calm irritated and inflamed skin. You can find it in two forms; cream and powder. The powder form can be added to your bath to make your dry skin softer and relieve the symptoms. Creams are also effective. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

6. Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is extracted from the evening primrose plant and it is known for its ability to soothe irritated skin. It can be taken orally as a part of your treatment plan since it has systemic anti-inflammatory properties because it contains omega-3 fatty acids and gamma-linoleic acid. (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) 

5. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a popular, natural moisturizer that has many antibacterial properties, especially against staph bacteria. Sometimes, the eczema patches crack and even ooze; coconut prevents bacteria from entering through these cracks. (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)

4. Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is made from sunflower seeds. Studies show that it has the ability to form a protective layer over the skin in order to keep it moist and prevent bacteria from entering through the cracked patches of eczema. It makes the skin hydrated, which relieves itching and inflammation. (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)

3. Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a traditional topical remedy for skin irritation and inflammation extracted from the leaves and bark of witch hazel shrub. Studies show that applying it on inflamed skin calm and soften it and on oozing areas to dry them up and relieve irritation and itching. (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)

2. Calendula Cream

Calendula cream is a traditional herb that has been used for ages for soothing inflamed skin and healing burns and cuts. Studies show that it improves the blood circulation in the inflamed area, keeps skin hydrated, and can fight infections. (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)

1. Acupuncture and Acupressure

Acupuncture is one of the most popular pain relievers. It depends on inserting fine needles at certain points to relieve the itching and calm the skin. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but it depends on the use of hands and fingers to put pressure. (37, 38)