Eczema and Dry Skin, Natural Solutions by Kelly-Sue Chobotiuk

herbsforhurts@booboobears.com

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Eczema and Dry Skin

Natural Solutions

March 2004

Hello Everybody,

I wanted to share some natural, easy to make remedies for eczema and dry skin. Canada can be dry and cold so your skin can have the same reaction. I recently developed eczema and have been researching and trying different remedies that helped me, so I wanted to pass them on to you. Here are 8 easy home remedies offering relief.

Please forward this to someone that you know who suffers form this terrible itch!

1.Increase your water intake: Keep your water intake up so that the skin can retain its moisture. Take essential fatty acids supplements: Some people are low in their omega 3s and 6s. There are many supplements on the market to choose from; I find cod liver oil the least expensive and works fine. (Our grandmothers knew the secret of this oil!)

2.Avoid harsh soaps: My personal belief is that most commercial soap are drying for the skin. So for children (2 & up) 1-3 drops of essential oil of lavender in the bath will is a healthy, holistic alternative to harsh soaps. Another alternative for soap is oatmeal. Here is the recipe: Place 1-2 cups of large flake oatmeal (not instant) in the blender, whip until it is a fine powder. Wrap this in a cotton handkerchief, place a rubber band around the top, dunk in water and use as you would a washcloth. It coats the skin to retain moisture.

3.Use a good base cream: Use as natural as possible, read labels. If I get lost after the first few ingredients, I don’t buy it. I use our lavender massage butter, rose massage butter and boo boo goo. All our ingredients are natural. Boo boo goo is a healing gel of Aloe Vera and pure essential oil, which helps slough off dead skin cells, and the tea tree essential oil helps the itching and speeds up the healing process. Click here for more info.

4.Always keep your skin soft: Apply cream right after you get out of the bath or shower. Baths are still ok with dry skin, but not too hot of a temperature. I was happy with this, since my baths are one of my relaxing times.

5.Spray on a herbal or floral water mist: I keep a lavender room spray in my purse for this reason. This helps replenish lost moisture throughout the day. Almost all skin types benefit from lavender. We have this on our website click here or make it your self. Place 10-20 drops of essential oil into a spray jar 2 oz minimum. Add purified water.

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BIO:

Worked with pre-school children for 15 years, EACE. Massage thereapist, reflexologist, studied herbology at wildrose college. Owner of Herbs for Hurts Inc.natural gifts and products for children www.booboobears.com

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