We have a lot of family and friends who suffer from skin-related problems like dermatitis and especially atopic dermatitis (eczema). The inflammation of the upper layers of the skin can be horrible, resulting in redness, itching, pain, and blistering.
I came up with this combo of essential oils for dermatitis to use in my salve base, and since it’s helped so many people, I wanted to share it with you, our Natural Living Family readers!
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Essential Oils for Dermatitis
Common causes of dermatitis are allergies, fungal infections, irritations, and dehydration. That’s why there are several essential oils for eczema that I like to use in my salve base for wintertime hydration, chest rubs, and any time more skin hydration is needed.
For example, geranium essential oil is perfect for sensitive skin. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps soothe irritated skin. Rosemary helps counteract the effects of cortisol stress hormones that can create an inflammatory response in your body.
The same can be said for frankincense essential oil…it’s a grounding oil that is so useful for pain and inflammation. Taken together with the rest of the oils in this formulation, the ingredients work harmoniously to soothe skin irritation.
What essential oils for eczema are your favorite to add to a skin-healing salve base? Although this recipe calls for several different oils, you can make it in advance and use it over a longer period of time.
- 4 oz. Mama Z’s Salve Base
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops melaleuca essential oil
- 3 drops geranium essential oil
- 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
- 3 drops juniper berry essential oil
- 2 drops patchouli essential oil
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 drop bergamot essential oil
- 1 drop rosemary essential oil
- 4 oz. empty deodorant container or glass salve jar
- Slowly warm your salve to a liquid by placing outdoors in a sunny area or using a space heater inside your room until it is melted to room temperature. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler on the stove.
- Once the salve is liquid, then add essential oils and blend. If using the double boiler method, make sure the salve is cool enough to be tolerated touching before adding the essential oils to avoid damaging them with boiling temperatures.
- Store in an empty deodorant container or glass salve jar.
