5 natural tips to relieve eczema
Do you know eczema? This skin ailment affects on average 20% of the population and is characterized by: generally very dry skin, red patches that appear without warning, and especially itching that can drive even the calmest Buddhist monks mad... It can affect anyone, including babies. But then, how on earth can one fight eczema without going mad?
Do not despair! There are very simple tips that allow you to relieve it quickly and treat it in the long term.
So quickly discover in this article 5 essential tips to fight eczema, which will change your daily life!
1) Bath with Dead Sea salts
Dead Sea salts are very rich in minerals. They have many virtues that help fight eczema.
First, they are anti-inflammatory thanks to the calcium, potassium, and boron they contain. This will help soothe redness and itching.
Next, they have healing properties due to the presence of magnesium which repairs damaged tissues and removes toxins from the skin.
Finally, they help with relaxation and fight stress, which is important for someone with eczema. Indeed, repeated itching and the unsightly appearance of patches can quickly ruin morale, so it is essential to relax whenever possible!
The Tip:
Simply add 2 handfuls (about 4 tablespoons) of Dead Sea salts to your bath.
Soak, relax, then rinse with clear water once finished.
You will be completely relaxed, and your skin will be soothed and moisturized.
P.S: Epsom salt can also replace Dead Sea salts! It is made of magnesium sulfate and, like Dead Sea salts, it is healing and relieves itching.
2) Clay poultices to fight eczema
Clay has healing, soothing, and detoxifying properties. Moreover, it is especially recommended for treating so-called "weeping" eczema (when the patches release fluid).
Indeed, in addition to its other virtues, clay is also absorbent and will dry out the patches.
The Tip:
To make a clay poultice, simply mix one tablespoon of green clay powder (well ventilated) with one teaspoon of olive oil.
You will get a thick and even paste, which should be spread in thick layers (about 2 cm) on the targeted area. Cover with a bandage or a thin, clean cloth to hold the poultice in place.
Leave on for about three quarters of an hour before rinsing with clear water.
Your skin will be instantly soothed and detoxified!
3) Cold, an effective tip to fight eczema
It is well known: cold numbs pain! Who has never applied an ice pack on a sprain? This also applies to itching and skin irritations.
The Tip:
The tip is to keep a stone or a metal spoon in the fridge (or freezer during hot weather!). Then, when you feel the urge to scratch, apply the cold stone or the back of the spoon to the affected areas.
Instantly, it will soothe your skin!
It is also useful to store your daily care cream in the fridge for a double nourishing and soothing effect!
4) Keep nails short and wear cotton gloves
We cannot repeat it enough: itching is the number one enemy of people suffering from eczema! Indeed, scratching eczema lesions can lead to secondary infections, which worsens the situation and traps you in a vicious cycle.
It is therefore necessary to do everything possible to avoid this phenomenon.
The Tip:
Start by cutting your nails as short as possible (or your child's if they suffer from eczema) and keep this habit.
In this way, even if you unfortunately cannot resist scratching, the risk of infection will be reduced.
Then, consider wearing cotton gloves when going to bed. Indeed, it is especially at night that itching phases occur, because our awareness can no longer stop us from scratching. The gloves will greatly reduce the risk of lesions!
Finally, favor "anti-scratch" clothing, that is, clothing that will not add to the itching. Avoid wool (such as the sweater or scarf knitted by grandma for Christmas that itches) as well as synthetic fibers. Prefer, as much as possible, cotton and flax.
5) Cardiac coherence to fight eczema
As mentioned earlier, even if eczema only "directly" affects the skin, it indirectly affects the state of mind. It can quickly become a cause of stress and undermine our morale daily.
Especially since stress affects our immune system, which again risks trapping us in a vicious cycle, as this drop in immune defenses is a favorable ground for skin diseases.
To fight this stress, we suggest trying cardiac coherence, which quickly soothes the mind and body.
The Tip:
Cardiac coherence is a method summed up by the "365": 3 times a day, 6 breaths per minute, for 5 minutes.
It consists of breathing in for 5 seconds, then breathing out for 5 seconds. You can do it sitting or standing, but not lying down.
With 5 minutes a day, you will notice increasingly effective and rapid relaxation.
When you master your stress, you master your body, and you master your itching!
We hope these 5 tips will help you fight eczema effectively. Above all, be consistent and do not give up!