Creme for Eczema and severely dry skin with an infusion of Borage, Thyme, Tree Tea and Lavender from my garden, in Shea butter, coconut oil, bee wax, cacao butter and vitamin e oil. The infusion will have the oils for great benefit without the problems of essential oils on skin.
BORAGE:
Borage has been used in the past to treat eczema symptoms. It has been suggested that an essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid in borage oil may reduce the inflammation.
THYME
Thyme contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to help treat inflamed skin. It may also prevent any secondary infections from developing.
The Journal of Lipid Research published a study showing that thyme oil may be powerful enough to destroy cyclooxygenase-2. Also known as COX-2, this enzyme triggers pain and inflammation of the skin.
TEA TREE
As one of the best herbs for eczema, tea tree has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial components to target free radicals.
According to a study published in Herbal Treatments for Dermatologic Disorders, the herb works against Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial strains.
The British Journal of Dermatology published a study where a group was tested with the use of tea tree oil to treat inflamed skin caused by histamine (a natural element produced by the body with any allergic reaction). The study found the use of tea tree oil alleviated the inflamed, red, and swollen skin of eczema.
LAVENDER
Lavender for eczema may treat the physical effects of eczema while it targets stress, which is considered to be an emotional trigger of the condition. Lavender has a natural component to reduce stress and offers antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties to treat the swelling, infection, and any pain accompanying the red rash.
The Journal of Ethnopharmacology published a study that found lavender to have these positive effects on eczema. It also recommends further studies to discover active components that heal the dry, swollen patches of skin.
The softening and moisturizing effects of shea butter also offer anti-inflammatory properties to treat the swelling and redness of inflamed skin patches. The fatty acids also work as antioxidants to treat conditions such as eczema.
Coconut oil restores moisture to dry skin areas. This is a natural balm that soothes dry, rough skin by adding moisture during the healing process.
