- AROMATHERAPY FOR ACNE
- AROMATHERAPY AND CANDIDA
- AROMATHERAPY AND CELLULITE
- AROMATHERAPY FOR CHILBAIN
- AROMATHERAPY FOR CUTS AND BRUISES
- AROMATHERAPY & DERMATITIS
- AROMATHERAPY & ECZEMA
- AROMATHERAPY AND PSORIASIS
- AROMATHERAPY AND SHINGLES
- AROMATHERAPY AND SUNBURN
Eczema
Eczema or Atopic dermatitis, which is the result of allergies; allergies can be caused from contact with perfumes, detergents, food products (like eggs, milk, vegetables, nuts etc), soaps, household chemicals, some fabrics, cleaning compounds and from almost anything that does suits a particular individual.
It can form as an inflammation of the skin that can further lead to scaling, cracking, dryness and itching that might convert to inflated and weeping blisters. It is generally a hereditary skin disorder and very common in infants. Stress or emotional upsets can often be the cause as well.
Apart from its major causes, eczema can happen from some emotional upsets or sometimes even no reason. That is how it is concerned as baffling problem for experts too. However, maximum causes of this skin disorder are reported from allergies and reaction of some food products.
Aromatherapy for Eczema
Aromatherapy is a very natural method for treating disorders and is the most effective for skin disorders. This therapy can ward off all infections and pain for eczema sufferer. Aromatherapy can help by easing irritation, inflammation, and dryness.
Essential oils such as Chamomile, Lavender, Bergamot, Thyme, Jasmine, Geranium, Tea Tree, Lemon, Myrrh, and Ylang Ylang are very effective for allergies related to eczema. Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender are very beneficial for dry eczema, however for weeping eczema Bergamot, Juniper are best.
There are many efficient methods to use essential oil, let see some of them, which are effective in this case. Massaging which is can provide one with a stress free and relaxed mind roves to be good for eczema patients. Take some essential oil and mix it with carrier oil to make it dilute, apply on the skin with gentle circular movement.
Tea tree oil and oil of lavender are very beneficial for eczema. Mix one of this oil with carrier oil and directly apply to skin, this will help to nourish and strengthen blood vessels. Taking a bath of luke warm water and essential is a very good idea too. It actually relaxes your muscle.