Home Made Eczema Cream
- venomousflower75
- Jul 11, 2018
- 2 min read
Up your defense against eczema with this cream. A key ingredient is lavender essential oil, which helps heal the red, dry skin associated with eczema. Another is raw shea butter, which is full of all-natural vitamin A, works as an anti-inflammatory and aids in numerous skin conditions.
Equipment:
Wide-mouth mason jar or something similar with a lid for storage.
Double boiler. Another option is to use a heat-safe container that you can place in a pan filled with some water, such as a jar.
Mixer: hand-held or stand mixer.
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 25 uses
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup raw shea butter
½ cup coconut oil (optional: ¼ cup olive oil or almond oil)
1 tablespoon local honey
30 drops of lavender essential oil
8 drops of tea tree essential oil
Directions:
Using a double boiler or something similar, melt the shea butter and coconut oil until they’re combined.
Add the honey and continue to stir.
Once everything has melted and is well blended, add the lavender and tea tree oils. Continue to blend.
Slightly cool the ingredients so that it will begin to thicken, but keep it soft. You can put the solution in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed up this process but not for long. You do not want it to harden too much.
Using your mixer (either hand-held or a stand mixer), mix for several minutes until it has a frothy appearance, eventually developing the consistency of lotion. You can achieve this by continuing to mix about every 10 minutes.
Transfer to the mason jar or other container.
Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It will stay a bit softer at room temperature which may make it easier to apply.
How to Apply It:
Testing is always advised when using a new product on your skin, especially when using essential oils or products that may contain nuts. Once you have tested, if you want to continue use, simply apply once or twice a day over the affected area. Make sure to avoid eye contact and wash hands thoroughly after use.
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