Natural home remedies for eczema, eczema management

Condition analysis:
It is important to distinguish the different causes of eczema because effective treatments often differ. If eczema is produced by skin exposure to a specific substance, it can be helpful to avoid it. Keeping the skin healthy and moisturized can prevent certain kinds of eczema.

Instructions:
Cornstarch and Oil: Harken back to your grade school days-do you remember playing with cornstarch and making it into a putty? Remember how cool (temperature wise and figuratively) it was? Cornstarch, just plain old cornstarch and water, can be a soothing paste all on its own. Made with just water though, the cornstarch can wick away moisture that your skin needs in the case of eczema. To balance this out and get a little extra moisturizing power, mix it with olive or grapeseed oil instead.

You will need…
-Cornstarch
-Olive or grapeseed oil

Directions
Mix cornstarch and enough oil to make a spreadable paste. It shouldn’t be so thick that it won’t spread but also not so thin that it’s watery. Apply to affected areas as needed, let sit for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel and apply your regular moisturizer as needed.