Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions people struggle with. For those who know, it’s not very pleasant. Eczema can mean anything from inflamed skin, to severely irritated, and even oozing scaly skin. One of the most prevalent characteristics of eczema is extreme dryness and itchy skin. Most people share the opinion of eczema provoking an unpleasant feeling; mostly arising from an overwhelming feeling of discomfort and itchiness. 

Aromatherapy, however, could be helpful a natural remedy. By blending essential oils with nourishing carrier oils, you can create your own body oil for relieving the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema. In this blog, we list the essential oils with the most capacity to help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of eczema, along with the best carrier oils to help soothe and nurture the skin. 

Essential oils for Eczema

Tea Tree

Tea Tree is one of the most powerful essential oils for eczema you can use. It is highly packed with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties which help relieve itchiness and the feeling of tightness rather quickly. We suggest including it in your DIY body oil for eczema while on the go - for those moments of discomfort you need a quick remedy for during the day.

Peppermint

Peppermint oil for eczema is quite a common natural remedy. It’s intense minty aroma as well as its antibacterial characteristics work together as a great soothing agent for itchiness. It also serves to calm inflammation and help bring the skin as close to its normal form as possible. 

Frankincense

Using Frankincense for eczema is always a great idea. It’s particularly known for accelerating the healing process of broken skin by promoting cell regeneration and repairing. It’s also a popular relaxing essential oil - making it ideal to include in an overnight body oil for eczema blend.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is definitely one of the most useful essential oils to include in a relieving body oil for eczema. It’s a powerful essential oil with great potential to relieve topical skin issues by being anti-inflammatory, and by reducing muscle-pain - something that eczema can cause in severe cases. 

Cedarwood

Another of the well-liked essential oils for eczema is Cedarwood. For eczema, its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties help keep the skin bacteria-free; making it a great oil to include along with other itch-soothing essential oils like Peppermint or Tea Tree when making your own body-oil. 

Patchouli 

Patchouli is known for its anti-aging benefits, which comes hand-in-hand with skin-rejuvenation. When talking about eczema, this is exactly what we’re looking for. Including Patchouli in a body oil will help broken skin heal faster, and help prevent the creation of scars in case of severe skin damage.

Cape Rose Geranium 

One of the biggest traits of Cape Rose Geranium is its balancing effect. It helps by reducing redness, inflammation, and irritation by calming and soothing the skin. We also recommend pairing your body oil after a warm coconut milk bath to boost hydration. 

Lavender 

Using lavender essential oil for eczema is always a good idea. Its antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties mean it can help calm irritation while reducing the spread of bacteria. It’s particularly enjoyed by people with sensitive skin since it has a softer aroma to other essential oils used for eczema. When blending inside your own body oil for eczema, its relaxing properties also help decrease feelings of stress; making it ideal for use before bed. 

Carrier oils for eczema

Coconut Oil

Using coconut oil for eczema is a fantastic way to keep your skin hydrated, bacteria-free, and irritation-free. The lauric acid inside it fights against viruses and fungi and increases the absorption of moisture. To use coconut oil as a body oil for eczema, place up to 12 drops of essential oils of your choice inside 100ml of coconut oil, and apply on damp skin. We recommend applying a thick layer of body oil overnight to see better effects and enjoy a full night’s sleep without being disturbed.  

Jojoba Oil

As a body oil for eczema, jojoba oil is also an incredible carrier oil. It is capable of restoring the skin by reducing dryness, flaking, cracking, and itching of the skin due to its high concentration of vitamin B, E, and antioxidants. It acts very similarly to the skin’s natural sebum; probably the closest form of moisture there is.  As with coconut oil, we suggest placing up to 12 drops of essential oils inside 100ml of jojoba oil.

Our own Yoga Shanti Massage Oil is an incredible option to relieve eczema symptoms. It contains both coconut oil and jojoba oil to keep your skin hydrated and dryness, as well as Lavender and Cedarwood; two of the best essential oils for eczema.

Remember to practice safe use of essential oils by always blending with a carrier oil! We hope these natural remedies for eczema bring you that incredible sense of relief you’re looking for. After all, is there really a better feeling than itching an itch?

Disclaimer: It is very important to only use essential oils topically when blended well with a carrier oil. Doing otherwise could bring more damage to the skin and risk further burning and irritation.  Essential oil quantities should not exceed 1% of the total formulation. We encourage you to consult an aromatherapist for further advice.