Essential Oils for Eczema

Essential oils for eczema: cypress, German chamomile, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, melissa, or sandalwood. Blend with an unscented carrier oil or skin cream and apply two to four times a day.

Note: It's always a good idea to patch test any essential oil blend to make sure it's not irritating to your skin condition.

Another consideration: Cleansing the liver often helps clear up skin conditions. See my post that includes liver health tips.

The following suggestions are from Healing With Aromatherapy by Marlene Erickson.

Weeping Eczema

To make a compress for weeping eczema, add 4 drops birch essential oil to a bowl of cool water. Dip compress in the water and then apply to affected area. Reapply every 15 minutes.

Weeping eczema essential oil blend: 10 drops thyme, 10 drops cajeput, 1/2 ounce calophyllum, and one ounce rosehip seed oil. Apply to lesions 4 times a day.

Dry Eczema Essential Oil Blend

15 drops German chamomile
1/2 ounce calendula
one ounce aloe vera gel

Mix thoroughly and shake before use. Apply to lesions 4 times a day. (If the aloe vera gel is from a fresh plant, keep this blend refrigerated.