Eczema Low Tox Balms and Lotions
Eczema is a very multi faceted condition that warrents a root cause approach if you want to move past topical steriods and bleach baths to get to long term healing. The skin is really just a reflection of what is happening in the body internally.
For many kids it’s genetics + environment + immune system + gut + nervous system ALL interacting together, which is why “just put steroid cream on it” doesn’t sit right with me, and families seeking deeper healing support deserve better.
areas to explore
Food: true allergies or sensitivities, histamine, salicylates/amines
Environment: pollen, dust mites, mould, smoke, synthetic fragrance
Gut microbiome: dysbiosis, poor microbiome diversity, leaky gut, candida, staph, low stomach acid
Constipation and poor detox pathways
Nutrient deficiencies: zinc deficiency, omega-3 deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, iron imbalance
Toxins: heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, household cleaners, chlorine exposure
Stress: sleep deprivation, vital illnesses, emotional stressors, mouth breathing
Eczema is driven by a combination of skin barrier dysfunction and immune system dysregulation. While you work on the factors contributing to the eczema, symptom relief is important. Often it’s trial and error with products, to see what will work for your child (and this makes sense when there’s different drivers behind the eczema for each child).
my product recommendations
Here are some lotions and balms that from a low tox perspective tick my boxes, so that if you’re wanting relief but also wanting to limit toxin exposure you don’t have to compromise.
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full list of triggers and route causes to explore
While every child is different, these are some of the most common triggers and root causes worth exploring when taking a deeper look at eczema:
Gut dysbiosis
Food sensitivities/intolerances
Environmental allergens
Chemical/toxic load
Immune dysregulation
Chronic inflammation
Nervous system stress/dysregulation
Constipation + poor detox pathways
Nutrient deficiencies
Mouth breathing/sleep issues
Staph overgrowth on the skin
Blood sugar dysregulation
Indoor air quality/mold exposure
Poor sleep
Genetic predisposition
Skin barrier dysfunction
Antibiotic history/microbiome disruption
Lack of sunlight/nature exposure
Endocrine disruptors/plastics/fragrance exposure
Parasites/worms in some cases
Early life factors impacting microbiome development
recipe for my ‘angry skin’ balm
Melt these ingredients down over double boiler:
1/2 cup shea butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 Tbsp beeswax
Once these are melted add 1/4 cup jojoba oil
Add essential oils depending on age of child including:
doTERRA Yarrow POM
doTERRA Turmeric
doTERRA Lavender
doTERRA Roman Chamomile
doTERRA Copaiba essential oil
