If you regularly massage frankincense oil for eczema, then healing and hydrating properties in it will relieve you from this chronic skin ailment.
Note: Essential oils available in the market are often refined or include preservatives; experts recommend using organic and unrefined essential oil.
Once I’ve been through this situation; apart from inflammation, eczema flare-ups are often embarrassing. Irresistible itching which is accompanied by tingling like sensation is something which I experienced for months.
Like an average person I tried steroid creams prescribed by my doctor and fortunately they worked. But, within few months again scratching and inflamed flare-ups appear. What I observed after using over the counter creams is that they left my skin dry. So, then I decided that natural remedies is the best solution for such ailments.
No, I never tried frankincense oil to treat eczema. Instead I’ve used other home available ingredients and found helpful. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence to back these anecdotal reports. I urge you to patch test before trying any home remedy.
Brief Note on Eczema
About 9-30 percent of US population is affected by this skin disorder. Eczema word is derived from Greek, which mean “to boil out”. The name is used to define the condition of various skin disorders and specifically atopic dermatitis. (Source)
Mere cause of eczema remains unknown, but researchers hold hereditary and external factors to trigger the ailment.
One among the effective ways to treat eczema is to stay away from its irritants and keep the skin well hydrated.
Frankincense Oil for Eczema: Benefits
The word frankincense comes from franc encens, which means quality essence in Old French. This essential oil has prominent use in religious purposes, in cosmetics and for improving health.
It’s renowned for its healing and calming activity in aromatherapy. Boswellia sacara is the tree from which this essential oil has been extracted. To use it over skin, blend jojoba oil with frankincense oil.
- Hydrates your skin: Most skin ailments are often triggered by dry skin. External and internal factors strip natural oil present on the skin. Topically massaging with this essential oil solution will bring back the lost moisture and help to get rid of itchy skin.
- Astringent property housed in frankincense oil tightens skin pores and reduces appearance of wrinkles.
- Assorted nutrients in the oil can stimulate cell regeneration and helps to lighten the scars. Eczema marks, acne scars, dark spots and other scars on the skin spoils your gorgeous look, regularly massaging with this oil will help to fade them.
- Topical application of eczema inflammation will reduce inflammation and fasten the healing process.
Aromatic smell of frankincense oil will reduce stress and helps to lift your mood. Excellent thing about this home available remedy is that not just treating eczema; you can improve overall functioning of the skin.
How to Use Frankincense Oil to Treat Eczema?
Higher concentration of essential oil can irritate your skin. As mentioned above, it’s safe to mix any carrier oil like jojoba oil with frankincense oil before applying it on the skin.
There are different ways to use this oil on skin. Few of them are discussed below.
- Wash eczema affected part with water and pat dry. If possible cleanse gently to remove dry skin patches. Now, blend frankincense oil with grapeseed oil and apply it evenly. Leave the oil to dry naturally.
- For spot treatment on acne and eczema flare-ups, use cotton swab to directly apply frankincense oil.
- You can mix frankincense oil to your favorite skin care cream to improve your skin’s elasticity.
- Mix 10 drops of this essential oil to bath tub and soak the urinary tract infection.
Pregnant women must stay away from using this essential oil. Consult your doctor for prescription.
Note:
Healing, moisturizing and cell regenerative property residing in frankincense oil for eczema works effectively only when you change your diet and practice hygienic life style. Keep your eczema affected skin dry, moisture attracts bacterial infection. Also check the list of foods to avoid in eczema.
