Eczema is a form of atopic dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction of the skin. Eczema is common in infants and young children and though many cases of infantile eczema resolve with age, a large number of people continue to suffer from eczema as adults. One of the best natural eczema treatments is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has powerful analgesic and antiseptic properties that reduce eczema symptoms.
1. Add a few drops of pure tea tree oil to a cotton ball and dab directly onto the eczema rash. Pure tea tree oil can be too harsh for some individuals. In the case of infants, children and those with sensitive skin, do not apply tea tree oil directly to skin. Instead, add several drops to a creamy hypoallergenic moisturizer such as Aveeno Baby Soothing Moisture Cream and then apply liberally to eczema affected areas of skin. Avoid using lotions or creams made with perfumes and dyes as this could worsen eczema symptoms.
2. Infuse bath water with tea tree oil. Using tea tree oil as a bath oil helps to soothe itchy skin and relieve eczema irritation. Add 1-2 tablespoons of tea tree oil to warm bath water and soak for several minutes. Moisturize liberally afterwards to seal in the eczema soothing properties of the tea tree oil bath.
3. For maximum eczema relief, apply the tea tree oil (or oil infused moisturizer) to eczema patches 2-3 times per day. Soak in the bath treatment 1-3 times per week. Not only will tea tree oil treat the dry skin and intense itch associated with eczema, it will also keep the rash from becoming infected from scratching.
Wife picked up a bottle of it on horseygirls recommendation and swears by it now, but it can be a bit pricy @ $10/oz. It has a rather pungent smell but is so useful for so many different things.
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