Eczema is a subject dear to my heart. Not because I love it, but because I am a life long sufferer. Despite my best efforts, it does seem to have gotten worse with the cold weather.
I recently came across this remedy and thought I would share it with you. I know one size does not fit all but this cream could be perfect for you or your children. It does not have any nasties in it so it shouldn’t do any harm. Always patch test for allergies though.
So, this little recipe comes from a nice, if a little crazy lady called Jen, at theeasyhomestead.com.
Whipped Homemade Eczema Cream with Essential Oils
You Will Need:
1/4 Cup Raw Unrefined Shea Butter
1/4 Cup Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil
10 drops Geranium Essential Oil
– 10 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil
-10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
-5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil (OPTIONAL)
***Please Note: Frankincense is optional because it is an expensive oil (at least to my wallet). If you have it, by all means use it! If you don’t. Don’t fret. It is an amazing healing oil though!
1. Add shea butter and coconut oil to mixing bowl. Mix on low until whipped (about 1-2 minutes).Note: I did have to stop it and use a spatula 2-3 times to get it off of the whisk because it is winter here and the shea butter and coconut oil is hard!
2. Once mixed and whipped (whip it good!- refer to video above) add your essential oils. Mix well for 30 seconds.
3. Voila! Done. Now you got your whipped homemade eczema cream, baby! Transfer to a container.
Directions for Use:
Apply to eczema 2-3 times a day.
Tips on Combatting Eczema:
– Keep the skin moisturized. We use raw shea butter and/or coconut oil in addition to the homemade eczema cream, if needed.
– We try to limit her baths (especially in the winter), but I told ya girl was cray-cray (and gets into everything- and we live on a farm) so sometimes this is hard to do.
– If using commercial dairy products cut them out. If we use raw milk products it tends to keep her eczema at bay. Somethin’ about that raw milk, baby!
– Refrain from using commercial detergents. They are no bueno- for the skin, body, earth, people, animals- you name it! Most are bad bad bad. We make our own 3 ingredient DIY powder laundry detergent because Nanette Lorraine is allergic to every commercial laundry detergent we tried back-in-the-day…not surprising.
If you, your kiddo(s), mama, daddy, cousin, neighbor, animals, sister, brother, etc suffers from eczema- this homemade eczema cream is a MUST TRY (and yes, that requires yelling!).
Source: theeasyhomestead.com
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