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Aromatherapy for Various Skin Infection

Friday, July 24th, 2009

There are so many kinds of cosmetics available in the market today, so much so that you may get confused while deciding what will be best for you. Though the range of cosmetics is never ending, one thing is common to them all. All of them boast of having extracts of natural herbs, fruits, and plants. Almost every single cosmetic product claims to be all natural. While that might be true, it is amusing why we still buy cosmetics that claim to be all-natural - instead of going in for the all natural option ourselves.

Aromatherapy has long been known for its beneficial effects on health. Very few things work better for skin problems and infections than essential oils. They are cheaper than any amount of medications and if used correctly, do not have any serious repercussions. They cleanse and treat the skin and do not have any additives in them.

Most people today agree that any aggressive and invasive methods to treat skin infections should only be used when all natural things have failed.

Essential Oils for Skin Infection Treatment

If you have problem skin and infections like acne, aromatherapy can be easily used. Tea tree oil has been long touted as a great remedy for skin infections. It’s bactericidal, fungicidal and anti-viral properties make it one of the best products for skin infections and lesions. Lavender oil, when used with a carrier oil can also help treat many skin infections.

Essential oil extracted from the manuka plant can be used to treat athlete’s foot and other fungal infections. It can also be used for skin irritations, minor chafing and rashes. Manuka oil has also been successfully used to treat dry scalp and dandruff.

Eucalyptus, lavender and thyme oils, essential oils that help treat viral and bacterial infections can also be used for treating acne and other infections.

Essential oils might have been difficult to find once but today, because of their immense popularity, they are easily available and can be bought from any pharmacy or beauty shop. There are thousands of aromatherapy products and oils that can not only help you deal with your infections but also help any other disease or problem that you might be suffering from.

You can use chamomile and lavender oils to soothe burns. These oils provide quick relief from the pain of the burnt skin and also minimize the risk of spreading infections. These oils can also be used to treat yeast infection and nasty sunburns that are painful to to

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Aromatherapy Dermatitis Treatment

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Dermatitis is basically a skin condition where the skin gets inflamed. This inflammation can further cause redness, itching and even lesions. For years, scientists have struggled to find a cause for dermatitis. Unfortunately, not even the best of dermatologists have been able to find the actual cause of this skin problem.

There are many conditions in which the skin gets temporarily inflamed. Exposures to certain chemicals, a brush in with poison ivy, or allergic reactions, are some of the common causes of dermatitis. However, these are short lived and often the skin goes back to normal after the effects of the exposure, or allergens are removed.

There have been several cases where stress has been a primary cause of inflammation. How this affects skin, is something that medical science is still struggling to answer. However , there are treatments that can relieve the condition by alleviating the symptoms. Essential oils have also been tested against this condition and their ability to cure dermatitis has been proved.

Eczema, a bothersome skin condition which is characterized by crusty skin that itches a lot, is a skin disease as bothersome as it is embarrassing. The formation of crusty skin that goes red and flaky with itching is hardly a pleasant sight. The constant itching that it causes is also a severe problem and can seem ungainly in a social situation.

Essential oils for Dermatitis

There are various essential oils that are readily available in the market and have been proved be excellent against dermatitis. The oils made from Birch, cedarwood, cypress, chamomile and bergamot have been found to have soothing qualities when applied over skin affected with dermatitis. If the skin condition is infectious like in eczema, the essential oils help contain this infection. These essential oils are also germicidal so if the dermatitis has been caused by bacteria or viruses, the essential oils help kill these germs.

Essential oils are often mixed with herbal salves that contain a base of herbs. Some herbs that are well known for their healing properties, like calendula, can be used to make this salve. Fortunately, owing to today’s commercialism, there are such salves available in local pharmacies and therefore it is not necessary to make one at home.

To this salve, add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice. Do no think that adding more quantity of essential oil will help treat the condition faster. It is best to use a little bit of the amount and apply a small quantity in your skin to test for any allergies or skin reactions, before you use it on the affected area. If you do not get any reactions from the salve, consider it safe to be used on the affected skin.

If the skin condition that you have is infectious, it is best to use rosemary, peppermint, tea tree or lavender essential oils for making the

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