I've had a lot of people ask me what to do for relief from eczema.  This artical is dedicated to you whether you have a light case or severe, if you apply these practices and try these remedies you should find some relief.

 I know you've probably already heard not to bathe or shower with water that is too hot because this will only dry out the skin more and aggravate the condition.  Also you should be careful what kinds of fabrics you wear and what
you clean your clothes with.  Try using an unscented and dye free detergent if possible.  Keep a food diary and notice when your eczema becomes inflamed and what  you ate at the time.  This will help you find any trigger foods you may
eat and help you avoid them in the future.

 Now on to immediate relief..... ahhh!  Try soaking in a lukewarm bath with a couple of handuls of old fashioned rolled oats (not instant or 1 minute) for about 20 minutes or so.  Also moisturizing with coconut oil has been known to
help relieve itching and dryness.  You can also try soaking in a milk bath for 20 minutes or so.  Get whole instant dry milk from the baking isle at your grocery store and pour a cup under your running tap water. 

I hope some or all of these tips give you some much needed relief!  Check back as I will be doing more research and post more tips along and along!

Many consumers don’t realize something that people living millennia ago in ancient Greece took for granted; that extra virgin olive oil, all by itself, is one of the best beauty secrets. In addition to being a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize skin, extra virgin olive oil has the added advantage of providing strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E that help repair and renew skin that has been damaged from overexposure to sun, air pollution, and other modern-day environmental hazards – like cigarette smoke and fast food. These antioxidants have the natural ability to stimulate cells and return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state.

To provide a slightly more scientific explanation, this damage is related to the destructive activity of oxygen-related free radicals produced by skin cells. Polyphenolic components of olive oil have been compared to traditional  antioxidants, such as tocopherols, used by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry to prevent skin damage. There are a number of simple and inexpensive ways to get the best skin care and beauty benefits out of a single bottle of  extra virgin olive oil. The rich emollients in olive oil allow just a little to go a long way.

SKIN CARE AND OLIVE OIL
Skin Moisturizer

Whether applied to face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. Used either as a night cream or daily moisturizer, it is best applied to damp
skin, when water can help reduce any feeling of greasiness. We recommend using extra virgin olive oil.

 Followers have also suggested that a little lemon juice mixed with olive oil  can provide a more bracing and refreshing feeling. In her best-selling book The Passionate Olive, Carol Firenze suggests making a moisturizer made of Italian parsley, water, and extra virgin olive oil.

 Expect the natural benefits of olive oil to take a bit longer to be absorbed into the skin than most lightweight packaged skin products. But the advantages can be longer lasting too.

Exfoliator

If dry and scaly skin is a problem, Carol Firenze also suggests mixing olive oil and sea salt in a rub and massaging it into the affected area to slough off dead skin and enrich the healthy layer beneath it. Or add a few tablespoons of
olive oil with a drop or two of lavender essential oil in a bath. This is a luxurious way to relax, soothe and moisturize the whole body.

Nail and Cuticle Care

Extra virgin olive oil makes the perfect, simple solution for dry nails and cuticles. Simply rub a few drops into the cuticle area and around the nail.  Cuticles stay plump and moist, and nails respond with a natural shine.

Eye Makeup Remover

Just a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad is all it takes to gently and effectively remove eye makeup without irritating the delicate skin around the eye area. The biggest added advantage is that when used consistently,
olive oil can soften the skin around the eyes and smooth out wrinkles.

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Summer....playing in the pool, under the sprinkler, going to the beach, playing ball.  All the many things we do during the summer.  But sometimes we forget to protect against sunburn because we are enjoying ourselves too much!  If you happen to get too much sun, this is a great way to help relieve the sting. Green tea contains natural antioxidants that are known to act as anti-inflammatory agents and have a soothing effect on the skin, according to Web MD.  Antioxidants in foods and drinks, such as green tea, step in and help your skin win the war against free radical damage.

 Brew 1/2 cup of green tea (leaves or bags) in 1 quart of boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Strain the leaves and set aside.  Cool the liquid and refrigerate. If you used tea bags you may cool them as well and place them on your sunburn for about ten minutes before discarding them.  This solution will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 10 days.

 In order to use your green tea solution take a piece of cotton cloth that’s been soaked in the cold tea and apply to the sunburned area. Leave it on for about 15 minutes, or until the burned areas begins to cool. You can repeat this treatment up to four times a day. 

Now go and enjoy your summer!  I know I will.