How to Use Essential Oils for Eczema Relief

If you want to use essential oils for eczema, always spot test first to make sure you don't react badly to either the essential oil or the carrier oil. Using authentic, high-quality essential oils is a must, as low-quality oils are likely to do more harm than good.

Start by testing carrier oils without any added essential oil. If you don't have an adverse reaction to the carrier oil within 24 hours, then make a natural treatment using one of the following best essential oils for eczema relief:

• Lavender
• German chamomile
• Geranium
• Frankincense
• Cypress
• Sandalwood
• Melissa
• Juniper

If you are new to essential oils, start with a one percent dilution, that is, 1 drop of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil. Test the blend on a small area before using it on a larger area.

• Apply the blend to your skin two to four times a day, as needed. 
  
  
• You can potentially make up to a 10 percent dilution (10 drops essential oil in 1 teaspoon carrier oil), if you need something stronger, and it doesn't irritate your condition.
  
  
• Carrier oils that are especially good for eczema include borage, evening primrose, rosehip seed, and wheat germ, but you can also use other carrier oils.
  
  
• Try different essential oils and carrier oils to find the ones that work best for you in essential oil recipes for eczema. 

Essential Oil Blends for Eczema

Essential Oil Compress for Eczema

• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops german chamomile essential oil
• 2 drops calendula essential oil
• 1 drop geranium essential oil
• 1/2 cup cool water

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Soak a clean, soft towel in the liquid, wring it out, and place on affected area.

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Symptom Relief Cream

• 20 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops carrot seed essential oil
• 4 drops bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) essential oil
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) vitamin E cream

Mix the essential oils into the vitamin E cream. Apply to skin as needed.

Source: The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils

Eczema Relief Oil

• 4 teaspoons camellia seed oil
• 2 teaspoons jojoba oil
• 10 drops evening primrose oil
• 8 drops german chamomile essential oil
• 1 drop manuka essential oil

Source: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

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Weeping Eczema Blends

Compress For Weeping Eczema

1. Add 4 drops birch essential oil to a bowl of cool water. 
2. Dip compress in the water and then apply to affected area. 
3. Reapply newly dipped compress every 15 minutes.

Source: Healing With Aromatherapy

Weeping Eczema Aromatherapy Cream

• 1/4 cup shea butter
• 15 drops myrrh essential oil
• 15 drops german chamomile essential oil
• 15 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 250-IU capsules vitamin E oil

1. In a small glass bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the shea butter.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Stir in essential oils.
4. Use the tip of a clean, sharp knife to pierce vitamin E capsules and squeeze the oil into the mixture. Stir well.
5. Pour mixture into a 2-ounce glass jar. Let cream cool completely before capping the jar.

To use, apply a small amount of the cream to affected areas.

Source: The Complete Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness

Dry Eczema Blends

Aromatherapy Blend For Dry Eczema

• 15 drops German chamomile essential oil
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) calendula-infused oil
• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) aloe vera gel

Mix thoroughly in a small bottle. Shake before use. Apply the blend to lesions 4 times a day. (If the aloe vera gel is from a fresh plant, keep this blend refrigerated.)

Source: Healing With Aromatherapy

Dry Eczema Relief

• 20 drops palmarosa essential oil
• 15 drops german chamomile essential oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 1/4 cup evening primrose oil
• 1/4 cup jojoba oil
  

Drop essential oils into a dark bottle and then add the carrier oils. Shake well. Let set in a cool, dry place for 24 hours before using.

To use: Clean the affected area using one part baking soda to eight parts water. Pat dry. Shake the essential oil blend. Gently massage a small amount of oil into the affected area. Repeat two or three times a day.

Source: Hands-On Healing Remedies

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