Sensitive skin is prone to many kinds of problems. Pollution, germ, dirt or products that do not suit your skin can cause redness, swelling, irritation etc. Also, various foods might also cause problem to sensitive skin. Eczema is one such problem. Skin cracking, redness and itching point towards eczema. It can be caused by many reasons but commonly it’s caused by dirt, germ and not taking proper care of your skin. Even when the skin care product residue accumulates on the skin that can cause eczema as well. Specially the areas like face, hands, legs, elbows and the back of the neck are more prone to eczema. The first symptom of eczema is itching. Sometimes you might face itching even before having rash. Later on, problems like dry skin, rash can occur. These make the skin very rough. Other than that skin peeling off, redness these problems may also occur.
Eczema does not only occur in winter, but as the skin loses moisture in winter that’s why this problem is more common during this time. But you can actually treat eczema with natural ingredients. Let’s find out what are these natural ingredients!
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. It also helps to reduce skin bacteria and infections. To treat eczema massage coconut oil before going to sleep, and wash off in the morning.
Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera gel is very beneficial to treat eczema. The healing agents in aloe vera repairs skin damage and makes it smooth. First wipe your face clean. Now apply aloe vera gel to the eczema affected areas. Leave it for 3 minutes then wash off.
Honey
Honey heals the skin. It also helps to sooth the burning sensation of skin and to moisturize. The skin areas which are affected by eczema can benefit by applying honey.
Tea tree oil
Tree tea oil can reduce skin dryness, itching and infections. But while using it you should mix it with almond or olive oil.
Yogurt and honey face-pack
This face-pack works amazing to treat face eczema.
Things you need
- Yogurt 2 table spoon
- Honey 1 table spoon
Mix both of the ingredients into a paste. Now apply this paste on your face with circular motion. Leave it for 20 minutes. Finally wash off with lukewarm water.
Try to relax
Besides following these tips, you need to keep one really important thing on mind. That is to relax. Because, excessive stress can aggravate the eczema problem. Regular meditation, deep breath, yoga, listening to music these things might help you to relax.
During winter season your skin loses a lot of moisture. That’s why to keep the eczema problem under control you can try these simple tips!
