subject: Home Remedies For Eczema - Natural Solutions To Heal Your Skin [print this page] Eczema sufferers are desperately searching for some form of relief from those nightmarish itching and burning symptoms - home remedies for eczema may provide the relief they're seeking. Many have gone to doctors or have even sought over-the-counter medications that they were told provide relief.
Thankfully, there is comfort available in the form of natural remedies that can be prepared right in your kitchen. It may take some experimentation to find a solution that works for you so read on to discover some options that you can try.
A mixture of honey, salt, and natural light therapy has provided relief for many eczema sufferers. One of the properties of honey acts as a natural antimicrobial and antifungal remedy while salt combined with sunlight act as disinfectants. A solution made from salt, Burt Bee's Grape Seed and honey and some natural sunlight works effectively to soothe the areas of skin that are affected by eczema.
Another option is to add one half cup of baking soda in the bathtub before just before bedtime. Not only will the warm bath relax you but the baking soda will soothe the itchiness. You can also try applying a zinc cream to the inflamed patches of skin which over time has been reported to be very effective in clearing up eczema.
Turmeric is said to be as effective as steroid or corticosteroids. It acts like an anti-inflammatory and reduces both the redness and itching. Turmeric is an Indian spice that is found in curry spice. You'll find it at your local supermarket or in pill form at your neighborhood health food store. Make sure to follow the instructions on the label therapeutic purposes. If you've purchased the spice in power form, you can add it to your tea,
Made popular by Shania Twain when she admitted to using it as a moisturizer, bag balm is yet another successful eczema treatment. Bag balm is inexpensive and normally used on milking a milking cow's teats to prevent them from cracking. One of the ingredients is lanolin which is known to act as a protective barrier for the skin and reduce chaffing.
