Do you suffer from eczema and would like to relieve it? The Théobroma team has put together some key tips for you to regain naturally beautiful and healthy skin .
What is eczema?
Many people suffer from eczema, an inflammatory skin disease . It is not contagious, but causes severe itching that further deteriorates the appearance of the skin.
Eczema can occur due to allergies, a genetic predisposition or following a period of intense stress .
Symptoms usually include dry skin or the appearance of skin lesions (redness or scabs due to itching). These can cause complexes and additional stress.
How to soothe eczema?
Eczema is not permanent. In fact, it often disappears in adulthood, but periods of high stress can cause it to return.
Here are some tips for soothing eczema and its unpleasant symptoms.
On a physical level
There are a few habits you can adopt to reduce the unpleasant effects of eczema.
- Taking a bath : This is a recommendation that particularly concerns atopic eczema, because water hydrates and softens the stratum corneum of the epidermis (which is the upper layer of the skin). Thanks to this, your moisturizer will be better absorbed. Bathing also eliminates allergens, irritants and dry and accumulated skin cells. You can complete once a week with a gentle exfoliation.
- Adopt a regular beauty routine : Eczema makes the skin dry and uncomfortable. Moisturize your skin regularly to avoid excessive drying, which would only make the symptoms worse. Remember to always have an SOS treatment with you, to slip into your bag for instant relief at any time of the day.
- Use thermal water : Keep your thermal water close to you to spray it as soon as you feel an itching attack approaching. If you are at home, you can also use a cold pack previously placed in the freezer.
Finally, if you can't stop scratching, opt for a metal massage ball, which will relieve you without damaging your skin.
On a mental level
Eczema in adults is often linked to a stressful situation, whether conscious or unconscious. When the source of stress disappears, the eczema can go away as quickly as it appeared.
You can make an appointment with a doctor or a sophrologist , who can help you reduce the negative impact of stress on your health.
You can also use relaxation techniques on a daily basis to find a more peaceful daily life.
Of course, this article is not a substitute for medical advice and we recommend that you consult a healthcare professional about your eczema.
The soothing ritual to relieve eczema by Théobroma
Here is a ritual that can soothe your eczema. Of course, it is important to be diligent. Natural treatments to combat eczema require patience and regularity.
Take a bath once or twice a week. As mentioned, this helps soften the top layer of the skin so that it can better receive the care applied.
If you don't have any, or don't have the time, you can apply thermal water to your skin to soften it before applying the rest of the natural treatments.
We then recommend the following ritual every evening:
- Once the skin is cleansed, apply our Théobroma Scrub once or twice a week. By removing dead cells, you allow your skin to better receive skincare products,
- Opt for our Universal Concentrate , an enriched version of our Balm of the Gods, to apply to the most atopic areas. It gently treats sensitive areas to restore the skin barrier and soothe irritations. It is to be used in the event of a crisis for immediate relief. We recommend it for the advanced stage of eczema (red and oozing skin).
- Apply the Baume des Dieux , to be used daily for stage 2 of eczema (red and dry skin). Highly concentrated in organic cocoa butter and organic shea butter, it is a real all-in-one treatment.
- Then apply our Universal Cream with a melting texture. Enriched with cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, and organic carnauba wax, it nourishes and soothes skin prone to eczema thanks to its anti-inflammatory action. It is to be used daily on areas that dry out (dry skin).
