Natural Remedies for Eczema

Eczema can be caused by several factors that must be identified in order to minimize future recurrences
Some of these reasons might include:
Allergic reactions to foods such as dairy (Milk, cheese and milk are pretty common)
Reactions synthetic Fragrances & Dyes
Dryness caused by seasonal changes, goegraphic location, heaters or air conditioning

Cleansing
Reduce number of Bath/showers. Frequent bathing can be drying and aggravate eczema.
Avoid hot baths showers as these strip skin of oils and cause additional dryness, instead opt for a warm bath or shower.
Use a natural cold pressed soap. They are full of moisturizing oils and are less drying than commercial soaps

Moisturisers
Moisturize skin while it is still damp from Shower.
Select moisturizers rich in Shea Butter, Cocoa butter and carrier oils such as Jojoba, Sweet Almond, grapeseed, Olive and avocado oils just to name a few.
It also helps if the moisturizer is rich in humectants like glycerin, aloe vera or honey which help retain moisture in the skin

Essential oils
Tlavender, geranium and carrot seed. Others to consider are chamomile, sandalwood, patchouli, rose, hyssop, palma rosa, rosemary, neroli and ylang-ylang. These are all reasonably gentle and nourishing for dry skin. Add about seven to twelve drops total of the essences of your choice to about one tablespoon of the carrier oil of your choice;