Helping Your Eczema

Triggers

Chemical irritations found in soaps, synthetic fragrances (such as perfumes or body sprays), laundry detergents, scented body wash, shampoo/conditioner, household cleansers, diet, hot temperatures from outside, sweaty hands during physical activity, clothing made of wool or synthetic fibers, vitamin D deficiency

 

Dietary

Eat easily digestible foods, such as:

Fruits

ripe bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, avocado, applesauce

Vegetables

spinach, green beans, carrots, yellow squash, beets

Meat & Protein

chicken, turkey, fish, beef, pork (without spices) *Instead of frying, try grilling, broiling, baking, or poaching

Grains

white or refined breads or rolls, plain bagels, toast, crackers, low fiber cereals, chips & pretzels made with refined flours

Dairy

milkshakes, puddings, ice cream, sherberts

Other foods

sugar, honey, jelly, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, cooking oils, butter, margarine, marshmallows

*TIP* try cutting food into small pieces and chewing each bite well before swallowing to help with digestion

 

What to avoid

Dried fruits, canned fruit cocktails, pineapple, coconut, frozen or thawed berries, corn, mushrooms, stir-fried vegetables, stewed tomatoes, potato skins, dried beans, peas, legumes, hot dogs, sausage, lunch meats, meats with whole spices, shellfish, granola, brown or wild rice, whole-grain pasta, soda, coffee, alcohol, spicy or fried foods

 

Preventing flare-ups

  • Keep your skin moist
  • Apply unscented, natural body lotions/oils after showering
  • Soak in lukewarm bath with 6-10 drops of Rose Oil to ease itching & moisten your skin
  • Stay away from scented soaps, lotions, perfumes, detergents, household cleansers, etc.
  • Wear soft, wool-free clothing
  • Avoid pet dander, dusty/smoke-filled environments
  • Consider taking vitamin-E oral supplements to help fight eczema from the inside out (you can find vitamin-E supplements for as cheap as $5)

 

Rose Oil & Eczema

Rose oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antifungal properties that greatly help in the healing of skin conditions, such as eczema. The special blend I use for my Rose Skin Serum is enriched with vitamin E. Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory, as it blocks leukotriene formation in the body. Leukotrienes are implicated in the formation of eczema, and vitamin E works by decreasing the production and release of pro-inflammatory hormones which trigger leukotrienes. Vitamin E also helps to protect skin cells against damage and preserves the natural oils your skin produces to help fight off eczema. *If you take vitamin C along with vitamin E, it will help to circulate the beneficial nutrients in your body longer.

 

How to use Rose Skin Serum

  • Add 6 to 10 drops to lukewarm bath, soak in it for 20+ minutes
  • Add to moisturizers, creams, soaps etc.
  • Apply a thin layer to affected area after cleaning with unscented, antibacterial soap, 2-3 times daily

As you may know, if you have tried treating your eczema before, before eczema can begin to heal, it will go through a detoxing process. This is completely normal and expected in any route you take to treat this skin condition. Your body will begin by pushing out all of the bad toxins causing your outbreaks, you may experience a flare-up, then it will heal tremendously. I am excited for you to begin your journey of natural healing with Gypsy Essential Oils! Made With Love®️