How to Make a Homemade Eczema Cream
Eczema (a form of dermatitis or atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by very dry, itchy or scaly inflamed skin. Eczema could be one of the most problematic skin conditions I have ever seen. It feels like your skin is burning. And you may find that many of the over-the-counter (OTC) remedies seldom work. And you may feel like there’s not much you can do to find relief.
After our twins were born prematurely, and we needed to scrub up with harsh hospital cleansers before we could visit them in the NICU, the skin of my husband’s hands became inflamed and broke out into red, itchy lesions.
To relieve the pain caused by eczema, I searched for the most efficacious OTC eczema cream. I tried many and was dissatisfied with the results, so I decided to make my own homemade eczema cream.
About Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
However, if you have a very serious eczema problem, you should first consult your doctor for medical solutions. This homemade eczema cream recipe works best on mild to moderate cases to relieve the general pain and irritation caused by this skin condition.
If you have eczema, your skin is probably inflamed and irritated. You could also develop an allergic reaction from eczema. Up to 20% of infants and 3% of adults suffer from eczema in the U.S., reports WebMD.
About the Ingredients
The pain and irritation of eczema can feel unbearable. But you can use this amazing natural and organic homemade eczema cream. In this recipe, you can concentrate the benefits of Shea butter, coconut oil, black currant seed oil, and lavender and tea tree essential oils.
We all know that coconut oil makes for an amazing moisturizer. And in cases of eczema your skin needs moisture most of all. What’s more, the high Vitamin A content in Shea butter will help your skin cells regenerate. This regeneration will speed up the healing process of your skin.
These two essential oils will also amplify the moisturizing effects of the fractionated coconut oil and Shea butter. The oil from black currant seeds contains many active compounds, such as vitamin C, phenolic acids, quercetin, and anthocyanins. These provide multiple health benefits like cancer prevention, promoting heart health and treating inflammatory conditions.
The anti–inflammatory properties of black currant seed oil skin benefits can help soothe eczema flare–ups and restore the natural barrier function of the skin. Let’s see what this amazing homemade eczema cream contains and how it is prepared.
Make a Homemade Eczema Cream
Concentrate the benefits of Shea butter, coconut oil, black currant seed oil, and lavender and tea tree essential oils.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup organic Shea butter
- 2 Tbsp. natural organic coconut oil, fractionated
- 2 Tbsp. organic black currant seed oil
- 5 drops organic lavender essential oil
- 5 drops organic tea tree essential oil
Directions
- Heat black currant seed oil and coconut oil in a bowl over a pan of water (double boiler method) until they’re warm but not hot!
- Remove from the heat and add the Shea butter. Whisk all the ingredients until the Shea butter melts and the mixture is combined. Allow mixture to cool.
- Add the lavender and tea tree essential oils to this mixture. Whisk again. Place container in the fridge to firm up the creamy texture.
- Remove mixture from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature. Place in the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment and whip on high until mixture resembles whipped butter.
- Pour mixture into a clean reusable glass container with a lid.
Note: If you choose to use regular coconut oil, You’ll want to store the mixture in the fridge. This is because coconut oil becomes liquid in warm temperatures.
You can start using your natural homemade eczema cream immediately. If you have very sensitive skin, you can skip the lavender essential oil in order to avoid further irritation. For the most part, this cream will not cause any allergic reaction nor have any adverse effects. But if you doctor has previously prescribed medicine, it is important to consult your doctor first before using this homemade eczema cream.
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