Eczema is commonly found in kids but sometimes it can be found in adults in severe form. Most common symptoms of eczema are itchy skin, red or brown patches, skin and inflammation. People who go have some kind of skin disease will have eczema in more than 20 percent cases. There is no permanent treatment to eczema but doctors usually prescribe cortisone cream or ointments, which in some cases cause side effects. There are natural treatments more effective than doctors prescriptions and don’t have any side effects as well. Born Realist has compiled together some natural remedies for you to treat eczema at home naturally.

12. Oatmeal:

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While oats are one tasty and healthy breakfast source they have a quality of treating eczema too. You just have to take an oatmeal bath. For preparing the bath, first you need to take a sock and fill it with oats. Hang in from bath’s faucet and then fill it up with water.

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The water level should be high enough to soak the sock completely. This will release the soothing quality of oats in water. You can also use nettles as they have pain, itching and inflammation reducing qualities.

11. Cucumber:

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Cucumbers are not only healthy vegetable to reduce cholesterol, or use for soothing during facials. They have high level of moisture content in them and will help you prevent inflammation.

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You should place few cucumber slices on itchy skin to get rid of itching and sooth yourself.

10. Aloe Vera:

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Aloe Vera is natural antiseptic and help in treating of many skin problems including eczema. Applying aloe vera on effected skin will reduce dryness and itching.

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You can either buy the already squeezed out gel or can squeeze it out of leaves yourself. Rub that liquid on your skin for instant relief. Storing it in the fridge will make it good enough for applying multiple times.

9. Lemon:

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Lemon can sting a little but pressing it’s slice on inflamed skin can help you reduce inflammation.

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Lemon is acidic in nature so it has burning qualities. The relief afterwards is worth the pain.

8. Turmeric:

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Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting qualities naturally. It is used in treatment of many skin diseases including eczema. Simply take turmeric powder and add in some water to form a paste. Apply the paste on your skin and leave it there for a few hours.

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Then rinse it. One thing to be noted is that it can leave behind yellow stains on fabric or other surfaces which might not wash off.

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7. Humidifier:

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Living in dry areas is not suitable for people with eczema. Dry air can crack your skin and make it more itchy. If you live in a dry area then install a humidifier in your home.

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If you cannot do that then simply put some plants in your room which will increase moisture in the air around you.

6. Relaxation:

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Taking stress doesn’t only affect your brain but your body too equally. Eczema can reach its peak if the person with this skin disease is under some stress. You should take out time for yourself and relax.

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Do what you enjoy and what might reduce your stress. You can read, hang out with friends, exercise or do whatever might calm your nerves down.

5. Use Natural Lotions and Cosmetic Products:

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Industrial cosmetic products usually contain chemicals which might harm your skin. Use natural products as they don’t have sodium lauryl sulfates and parabens.

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These chemicals are usually found in shampoos, dish soaps, cosmetics and detergents. Parabens not only cause inflammation but also causes hormonal and fertility problems.

4. Honey:

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Honey is directly a product from the heavens, with its deliciousness and so many health benefits. It also helps in getting g rid of sin irritation caused by eczema.

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Take honey and spread it on your skin for 20 to 30 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water. Use cotton pad to pat your skin dry.

3. Chamomile:

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Chamomile has natural anti infecting quality. Make a chamomile compress to treat eczema. To make the compress take dried chamomile and boil them in water for 15 minutes then pour water through the sieve and save that water.

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Let it cool down and use a towel to soak in tea and place the warm towel for 15 minutes in your skin for relief.

2. Coconut oil:

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Coconut is the best substitute to lotion for moisturizing skin. This can treat your eczema as well.

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Almond oil can have similar affects. Simply rub it on itchy and dry skin.

1. Healthy nutrients:

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Unhealthy foods like fast food does not only affect your health but can damage your skin as well. You should add fruits and vegetables to your daily routine. Increase the intake of omega 3 and fatty acids.

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For that increase the intake of fish or green in your life. You should avoid foods like gluten, mil, soy, nuts or eggs as they can trigger eczema in many cases.