Skin

The skin is the largest organ we have. In recent years, numerous recipes and remedies have emerged that promise to be curative. Many of these remedies help, but only momentarily, and in most cases, they make us heavily dependent on them. The skin is the largest organ we have. In recent years, numerous recipes and remedies have emerged that promise to be curative. Many of these remedies help, but only momentarily, and in most cases, they make us heavily dependent on them. Personally, I struggled for most of my life trying to alleviate my dermatitis symptoms. It was embarrassing having to explain why I couldn't shake hands because my hands had sores and cuts. They would form on their own; I didn't understand why. I remember going to dermatologists' offices with my mother and always hearing that dermatitis was more common among brown and colored people. It was frustrating because I would never get an answer to what I could do to help my symptoms. I can say that I've tried everything that promised to help my hands and with time I understood that not only the products you use but the kind of lifestyle you have will determine how severe your eczema/dermatitis is. 

What exactly is Eczema/ Dermatitis?

Eczema/Dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder that cause itching, redness, dry/scaly patches, and cracky or weeping skin; often triggered by allergens, stress or even the climate. Eczema isn’t recognized as a disease and for many years medical communities have not defined what they consider eczema to be. Which can leave people that constantly struggle with symptoms confused as well as upset. Often times, Eczema is often underestimated as just dry skin, but it is a serious problem that a lot of people constantly go through in their daily lives. The origin of this disease/condition is unknown and the causes of eczema vary from person to person. Usually it has to do with the individual not producing enough filaggrin leading to a weakened skin barrier. Without enough filaggrin the skin doesn’t retain moisture and increases allergen penetration onto the skin.

Natural Remedies for Dermatitis

There are a bunch of products one can choose from, but nothing will ever beat something homemade. Here are a list of tips and remedies that not only help if you have eczema but really do make your skin flawless and smooth.

Coconut Oil and Gloves

Specially if you have hand eczema, most potent hand creams work better at night. Your skin can absorb the nutrients while you sleep.

Steps

Apply about 1-2 tbs of coconut oil on your hands and massage them for 3-5 mins. After, put on gloves. Cotton gloves and Silk gloves are probobly better if you want to prevent irritation. Sleep with them on and repeat for as long as you want.

It might sound very simple but you will see that it instantly has an effect on your skin.

Coffee Mask

If you absolutely love coffee like me I bet you throw away that grind coffee that is left on the filter of your coffee maker. Well, according to Dr. Daniel Campos this remedy helps with reducing inflammation, it is great to use on any area of your body.

Steps

Mix a spoon of coffee (instant, granulated, any type) with a teaspoon of olive or castor oil. Massage onto skin and wait for 15-20 mins before rinsing with water

Chamomile and aloe vera

Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and have proven to help reduce and calm eczema symptoms as well as anxiety. Aloe vera is soothing and improves the skins integrity.

Steps

Mix Chamomile tea and 1-4teaspoons of aloe vera

After a shower when skin is slightly damp, apply with a cloth and tap it gently onto skin.

Calendula Herb

Many Latin American tribes use calendula herb or cempasúchil in a lot of their recipes. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and north of Africa and it is used in not only remedies but also rituals. It has healing properties as well as moisturizing and antioxidant benefits, it is ideal to treat many scars, itching, and redness caused by eczema. Calendula can be purchased as an oil or as the flower itself.

Steps

Apply some drops on skin or other hand creams or use as massage oil and massage onto affected areas for at least 5 mins.

Prepare and infusion with calendula flowers and hot water, let it cool to room temperature and with a clean towel apply over affected zone.