Using Coconut Oil To Treat Eczema

Chances are you’ve heard about some of the amazing benefits or organic coconut oil. This true superfood has made such a positive impact on the lives of so many people that it’s taken center stage when it comes to treating a variety of issues that were previously pretty hard to work with. When it comes to eczema, coconut oil has an array of benefits it brings to the table and for those who have no coconut sensitivities it can be an essential ingredient in a daily health routine.

Today, we would like to introduce you to the real power of coconut oil and empower you with a few ways that you can use it to treat eczema issues that are happening now and help prevent those that may occur in the future.

The Many Benefits Of Coconut Oil

While we’ll be focusing on using coconut oil for eczema in this article, there are lots of great properties it has that we should mention. Coconut oil can…

Help the heart by balancing cholesterol levels

Satiate the appetite and help with healthy weight loss

Nourish the brain with good fats

Clean the mouth and prevent dental issues

Act as an antibacterial and antiviral on a local or systemic level

These amazing benefits are just the beginning, so it’s a great idea to look into coconut oil for a variety of health reasons.

Coconut Oil For Eczema

There are a variety of ways that organic coconut oil can help those dealing with eczema…

• Moisturizing
  Coconut oil is light and deeply penetrating. It goes on smooth and quickly absorbs into the skin without leaving any reside or stickiness.

• Nourishment
  Coconut oil contains an array of minerals, good fats, and vitamins that the skin loves. People all over the world have used coconut oil as a tonic for the hair, scalp, and skin because it heals, hydrates, and strengthens beautifully.

• Cleansing
  Coconut oil has natural antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antipathogenic qualities. For kids with eczema this can be a great benefit since its use could help cut down on infections, inflammation, and the spread of germs.

• Availability
  The nutrients, healing properties, and consistency of coconut oil is extremely bio-available for the skin and they get along wonderfully. Unlike many synthetic moisturizers, coconut oil doesn’t have to be applied in huge amounts in order for it to work. A small amount goes a long way and the results happen fast.

Choosing & Using Coconut Oil For Eczema

When selecting the right coconut oil, make sure that you only purchase cold pressed, virgin, organic versions to ensure you give your kid’s skin the very best.

You only have to use a small amount of coconut oil, so start with a very thin layer and work up from there to figure out what your child’s skin likes best.

Using a skewer, popsicle stick, or metal spoon is a great way to avoid cross-contamination and to keep fingers out of your oil jar.

You can also store your coconut oil in the fridge so that it’s cool when applied – a great treat when skin is inflamed!

If you haven’t experienced coconut oil for yourself, now is a great time to try! If you have tried coconut oil before, use the comments section below to share your experiences with this wonderful remedy!