{"id":113,"date":"2018-09-12T06:07:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T06:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/?p=113"},"modified":"2018-09-14T03:00:33","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T03:00:33","slug":"18-essential-oils-for-eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/18-essential-oils-for-eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Best Essential Oils for Eczema Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a018 Essential Oils for Eczema<\/h1>\n

Eczema can be such a difficult condition to treat. And so hard to find answers for!<\/p>\n

But it’s so debilitating\u00a0that you’ll want to keep looking until you find something that works.\u00a0Luckily for us, essential oils provide an inexpensive, low-risk option for eczema treatment.<\/p>\n

Contrasted to\u00a0western medicine, which still focuses on topical steroid treatment, you find\u00a0a much more versatile (and safe) approach to help rid you\u00a0of\u00a0your skin condition in essential oils.<\/p>\n

Below are 18 oils that are specialized to combat the symptoms of eczema and just great for your skin overall. After the list of recommended essential oils,\u00a0I’ve also\u00a0included a variety of blends and applications for you to choose from. Most are DIY and very simple to create and apply.<\/p>\n

I hope you find what you need!<\/p>\n

1.) Carrot seed\u00a0EO<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The carrot was introduced to Europe from Asia about 600 years ago. The essential oil is derived from the rich seeds of the plant. Carrot seed oil is wonderful for all skins types. It’s incredibly healing, contracts and tones skin tissue, adds elasticity, and calms inflamed skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.<\/p>\n

2.) Chamomile\u00a0EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Chamomile has applications for pretty much all skin problems. It’s particularly effective for eczema. It limits\u00a0inflammations and softens and soothes dry, flaky skin.\u00a0It’s calming to the skin and mind and very gentle to boot.<\/p>\n

3.) Lavender\u00a0EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Lavender is one of the most valuable oils for skin care and skin conditions. It stimulates the growth of new cells, kills bacteria, is antibiotic and antiviral. It prevents scarring and eases the pain.<\/p>\n

4.) Bergamot\u00a0EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Bergamot is what creates the unique flavor of Earl Grey tea. It has both citrus and floral notes and has been a folk medicine in Italy for millennia. Bergamot is excellent for treating much skin complains including acne, eczema, psoriasis varicose ulcers and seborrhea of the skin and scalp.<\/p>\n

5.) Birch\u00a0EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Birch is cleansing and purifying for the skin. It’s anti-inflammatory to boot which makes it a great choice for agitated skin conditions.<\/p>\n

6.) Tea Tree EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Tea tree has many outstanding properties. It’s best known for its capacity to stimulate the immune system, prevent fungal, bacterial and viral infections. Tea tree is drying, so make sure you mix it with some cooling and moisturizing oils.\u00a0Manuka\/tea tree is an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic and relaxant.<\/p>\n

Manuka calms inflammatory and allergic reactions effectively anywhere in or on the body. It also promotes new cell growth and helps skin marks and scars fade away.<\/p>\n

7.) Rosemary\u00a0EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Rosemary offers powerful astringent properties. It tightens skin, kills bacteria and is a great oil for treating acne, dermatitis, eczema and athlete’s foot.<\/p>\n

8.) Balsam\u00a0Fir EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Balsam reduces inflammation, boosts immunity and kills bacteria. Tolu balsam, in particular, is excellent at soothing and healing dry, cracked and chapped skin.<\/p>\n

9.) Cedarwood EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Cedarwood essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and sawdust of Atlas cedar trees. Cedarwood oil kills bacteria, prevents or destroys fungal infections and is insecticidal and mildly astringent. This makes it an excellent addition to blends, steams and masks when treating a variety of skin complaints including eczema.<\/p>\n

10.) Geranium EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Geranium promotes rapid skin healing and eases pains and discomforts associated with skin conditions including eczema. It’s good for all skin types as it promotes a balanced level of sebum on the surface of the skin.<\/p>\n

11.) Helichrysum EO<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Helichrysum is anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory and promotes cell growth. This makes it perfect for allergic conditions such as eczema.<\/p>\n

12.) Mandarin EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Mandarin has many traditional\u00a0medicinal uses including curing skin disorders and maintains moisture balance where applied.<\/p>\n

Below the skin, it improves circulation of lymph and blood. Above the skin it promotes new cell and tissue growth. When applied the skin is rejuvenated and healing times become greatly reduced.<\/p>\n

13.) Sweet \/ Wild Orange EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Sweet orange is a great tonic for all skin types. It stimulates and brightens both oily and dry skin types. It’s toning, soft and glowing.<\/p>\n

14.) Rosewood EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Rosewood improves blood circulation and speeds up wound healing. It stimulates the body to produce hormones and enzymes to stabilize bodily functions.<\/p>\n

17.) Yarrow\u00a0EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Yarrow is a potent anti-inflammatory. It’s especially suited for skin, respiratory and digestive inflammation. It also promotes circulation and is a diaphoretic meaning it can help the skin remove toxins from\u00a0mild perspiration.<\/p>\n

15.) Spikenard EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Spikenard root provides an essential oil that’s earthy and an ideal skin tonic. It’s anti-inflammatory, sedative and soothing. Applied to skin it is gentle yet does a great job of preventing bacterial growth.<\/p>\n

16.) Tagetes (Marigold) EO<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Tagetes is a very warm, calming oil from the beautiful flowers of the marigold plant. This oil sedates and calms inflammation and skin irritation\u00a0on contact. It disinfects and cleans as well.<\/p>\n

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4 DIY Blends and applications for Eczema<\/h1>\n

To get the best out of your topical treatments for eczema it’s good to whip up some mixtures.\u00a0Below we’ll go over a variety of applications such as DIY misting sprays and lotions.<\/p>\n

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DIY EO Compress Blend<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a very comforting and healing blend. When applied\u00a0it immediately decreases the inflammation and itching associated with eczema.<\/p>\n

Here is a recipe for a single application:<\/p>\n