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Here are 9 fast and easy tips to stop dry skin and eczema itch. Each tip uses only farm grown, natural things.

Canada, like other semi arid areas, can be both dry and cold and your skin can have the same reaction.

I recently developed really bad dry skin, eczema, and have been researching and trying different remedies that helped me, and wanted to pass them on to you.

Here are 9 easy home made tips that give fast relief…

Please forward this to someone that you know who suffers form this terrible itch!

1. Increase your water intake

Keep your water intake up so that the skin can retain its moisture.

Along with water, take essential fatty acids supplements: Some people with eczema are low in their omega 3s and 6s.

There are many supplements on the market to choose from. I find cod liver oil the least expensive and works just fine. (Our grandmothers knew the secret of this oil!)

2. Avoid harsh soaps

My personal belief is that most commercial soaps are drying for the skin. So for children (2 and up) 1 to 3 drops of essential oil of lavender in the bath will is a healthy, holistic alternative to harsh soaps.

An Alternative For Soap Is Oatmeal

Here is the recipe:

Place 1 to 2 cups of large flake oatmeal (not instant) in the blender, whip until it is a fine powder. Wrap this in a cotton handkerchief, place a rubber band around the top, dunk in water and use as you would a washcloth. It coats the skin to retain moisture.

3. Use a good base cream

Use as natural as possible, read labels. If I get lost after the first few ingredients, I don’t buy it. I use lavender massage butter, rose massage butter and boo boo goo. All their ingredients are natural.

Boo boo goo is a healing gel of Aloe Vera and pure essential oil, which helps slough off dead skin cells, and Tea Tree essential oil that helps the itching and speeds up the healing process.

4. Always keep your skin soft

Apply cream right after you get out of the bath or shower. Baths are still okay with dry skin, but not too hot of a temperature. Many people are happy with this, since their baths are one of their times to relax.

5. Spray on a herbal or floral water mist

I keep a lavender room spray in my purse for this reason. This helps replenish lost moisture throughout the day. Almost all skin types benefit from lavender. Place 10 to 20 drops of essential oil into a spray jar 2 oz minimum. Add purified water.

6. Do a salt scrub

It may sound painful, but it works! The redness and irritation went down considerably after I do this once a week. The salts improve circulation and encourage your natural skin oils to secrete.

There are many salt scrubs on the market, but it is very easy to make. Read on for the recipe.

Here is how to make a salt scrub:

2 cups of fine sea salt, one fourth cup of olive oil or jojoba oil, a few drops of your favorite essential oil (optional), mix together in a bowl.

Method

Stand in a tub of warm water about 2 inches, wet your legs, and in a circular motion rub the sea salt mixture into your skin. Continue this method for your torso and arms, stopping at your neck. Sit for a few minutes and you will feel a tingling sensation. Rinse with warm water then with cool.

You will be amazed at the results!

7. Cool the itch

When it’s more than you can bear (like a boo boo) milk is a great way to soothe that itch.

Put milk into a glass of ice for a few minutes, and pour into a gauze pad or thin cotton pad. Apply to irritated skin for 2 to 3 minutes, resoak the cloth and reapply continuing the process for about 10 minutes.

Or, you can get a *milk bath that contains powdered milk, sea salt and baking soda.

8. Wear natural clothes

Synthetic fabrics as well as tight fitting clothes can add to the irritation, cotton is best.

9. Lastly, eczema typically starts as an internal problem, so please consult your health professional and work towards better health.

To Your Good Health – Joanne

*Milk Bath can be found at HappySafeBaby

Source: Kelly-Sue booboobear.com.

Like a lot of people, I also thought that essential oils were only for your bath.

Yet, after using chemical cleaners for literally decades, I was surprised to find out that most essential oils will do a whole bunch more, including disinfect most surface areas.

When you consider all of the new strains of flus and colds that seem to pop up on a regular basis, this is good news for you and your loved ones health.

What’s more, they’re a cinch to use. Simply by placing a few drops in hot water, they will kill airborne bacteria.

You can also boost your immune system using essential oils instead of harming it with harsh chemicals.

Here Are A “Few” Ideas To Get You Started…

1. By simmering 2 to 8 drops of peppermint and lavender you will kill cold virus & help the infected person breathe easier.

2. Put 4 drops of lavender, 2 drops of lemon, 2 drops of rosemary or 3 drops of eucalyptus into 1 quart of water. Pour this mixture into a spray bottle. Then, shake well in a spray bottle and use on kitchen counters, cutting boards, sinks, floors.

3. With the mixture of essential oils above, you can sprinkle 1 to 2 drops on a cloth & place in dryer for a fresh, natural scent and eliminate irritating softener sheets.

4. Research shows that eucalyptus oil kills dust mites. Simply add 25 drops in your washing machine rinse cycle.

5. Drop 2 to 5 of lavender in your hand soap for an antibacterial wash. Mix lavender with Aloe Vera for an instant relief of burns

6. Use a few drops of lavender on a damp cloth to wipe down bathroom & water spots.

7. Place 2 to 5 drops of lavender or chamomile on your pillow to help you relax.

8. To discourage mice you can use diluted peppermint spray.

9. Apply tea tree on a cut or sting to disinfect it with out the hurting sting.

10. For stressful days, place 2 to 10 drops of geranium in a bowl of hot water.

11. Mix 2 to 4 drops of eucalyptus with 4 Tablespoons of Jojoba oil and rub on bottom of feet to help lessen a cold’s symptoms.

Joanne

Submitted by Kelly-Sue Chobotiuk booboobears.com

Packed and ready to hit the road?  Don’t forget to bring your first aid so minor bumps, bites, and boo boos won’t spoil your fun.

Here are several easy and natural herbal first aid tips for you and your traveling companions…

1. Bee Stings – Boo Boo Goo soothes these bites! If you’re out of Boo Boo Goo and are stung, you can temporarily use some dirt with a little water added. Apply on the bite and let dry, then flick off.

2. Headaches – Drink water! Two reflexology points are: Pinch the muscle between your thumb and pointer finger. Press for 6 seconds, release and repeat if necessary.

Or, an alternative method is to use your thumb to apply pressure on the circumference of the big toe.

3. Tummy Ache – On the left foot, under the pad, in the upper middle of the foot, gently press in a small circle several times.

4. Sunburn – Boo Boo Goo’s Aloe Vera, Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils give you immediate relief! When you have slight sunburn, slice a strawberry in half and rub on the area.

Strawberries are also excellent for brushing your teeth because they naturally whiten them!

5. Preventing Sunburn – White Birch has a white powder on its bark, that you simply rub with your hands and then apply over your skin.  It is a natural sunscreen!

To your good health,

Joanne

Submitted by Kelly-Sue Chobotiuk – booboobears.com