Natural remedies for eczema aim at treating a common skin disease that may range from chronic, mild itchy rashes to severe acute flare-ups, which may involve oozing sores that need to be covered with suitable dressing.

Eczema is associated with a food or airborne allergy, which can be controlled by determining the trigger or allergens, and restricting exposure accordingly.

What many people seem to ignore are major factors that affect eczema, such as diet, health, exercise, and overall lifestyle. It is important that you consume organic substances, and avoid chemically sprayed fruits and vegetables, junk food, fast food, artificial sweeteners, and sugar. Additionally, you must also include moderate exercise – nothing intense – such as 30 minutes per day, three times per week. Make sure that you shower right after exercise as sweat may worsen symptoms. Moreover, you must also find ways to avoid stress, in whichever way suits you best.

The following are natural remedies for eczema that may improve symptoms without causing any undesirable side effects:

• Organic cold-pressed virgin coconut oil may be as good as or even better than most dermatologist-recommended creams or gels, which tend to be very expensive.
• Vitamin E oil, particularly natural D alpha tocopherol and natural tocopherol, may alleviate symptoms of psoriasis or eczema. You can use the oil from gel capsules and apply on affected areas. However, finding for real vitamin E oil can be difficult; therefore, find a reliable retailer and avoid vitamin E acetate.
• Another common natural remedy for eczema is chamomile tea. Prepare a strong chamomile tea, and apply on the affected areas. Leave on for 20 minutes and repeat more than once per day to alleviate symptoms of acute eczema.
• Mix aloe vera gel with vitamin E oil, and apply on eczema-prone areas. It is best if you use the gel from freshly cut, organic aloe vera leaves to optimally reap the benefits.
• Soak thin slices of cucumber in water and apply on affected skin using a clean cloth or sterile gauze. You do not have to wash this residue off.
• Horsetail herbs are also widely used natural remedies for eczema. Add 50 grams of ground horsetail herbs in a liter (34 ounces) of water and let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, and then filter the liquid. Pour the liquid in your bath water and soak in the water for 10 minutes.
• Prepare a tea made of marigold and calendula flowers with five drops of lavender oil. Apply the tea mixture on the affected skin, and enjoy this flowery natural remedy for eczema at least twice a day until symptoms subside.
• Peel and thinly slice three carrots. Boil the carrots in water until the vegetable turns soft. Mash the carrots into a smooth paste, and apply on the affected region for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
• Mix one tablespoon of food grade or medical grade juniper berry with one tablespoon of thyme and one tablespoon of sage in one cup of boiling water. Cover the cup and let the mixture stand for at least five minutes. Drinking the whole mixture after you are done eating your main meal may make it a very effective and quick natural remedy for eczema.