Behandeling van Eczeem met Shea Butter

Sheabutter-Lotion selbst machen

Pur aufgetragen ist Sheabutter bereits eine wertvolle Pflege für deine Haut.

Sheabutter eignet sich genauso gut für ein selbstgemachtes Deo, eine Haarkur, als Lippenbalsam oder Peeling.

Für eine besonders reichhaltige Sheabutter-Lotion mischst du verschiedene Öle zusammen. Geeignet sind besonders Mandelöl, Olivenöl oder Kokosöl.

Zusammen mit ätherischen Ölen wie Lavendel– oder Teebaumöl wird die Creme länger haltbar und duftet darüber hinaus auch besonders gut.

Du kannst diese Creme zusätzlich mit Honig mischen, das macht die Haut zusätzlich weich und glänzend. Für die Creme musst du die Zutaten nur mit einem Pürierstab vermengen und in einen luftdichten Behälter füllen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make shea butter cream for eczema?

You can make shea butter cream by melting shea butter. Some people also add other oils and ingredients to the melted substance. Once everything is mixed, let it cool down and become solid.

What is the best type of shea butter for eczema?

The best type of shea butter for eczema is unrefined shea butter. It is natural, without any added scents or ingredients.

How do you use shea butter for eczema?

You can use it as a cream to put on your entire body, adding more to the areas affected by eczema. You can also apply shea butter after your bath or shower.

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By Yvelette Stines
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How To Use Shea Butter for Eczema

MyEczemaTeam members have shared many different ways of using shea butter to help moisturize and manage their eczema symptoms. Many people report that they combine the ingredient with others to create a topical cream or paste. As one member wrote, “I have hand eczema. I make my own whipped shea butter. I add sweet almond oil, avocado oil, tea tree, and lavender.” Another member shared that they “used some shea butter with coconut oil and haven’t itched all day.”

Other members have shared that they use shea butter while bathing. “I have eczema and psoriasis,” one shared, “and I use shea butter soap to bathe.” Another wrote, “raw shea butter soap and lotion work wonders!”

Not everyone finds relief from eczema using shea butter, however. Some members have reported experiencing negative reactions: “I tried it,” wrote one member. “It made mine worse. But everyone reacts differently to products.” Another member shared, “I wish I could use shea butter on my skin. I usually avoid it — it’s too strong for me and causes me to itch.”

Tips for Using Shea Butter for Eczema

The National Eczema Association (NEA) provides tips for using moisturizing ingredients like shea butter for eczema. As the NEA notes, bathing right before moisturizing is the most effective method for replacing moisture to dry skin. The NEA recommends bathing in lukewarm water and avoiding hot water, which can irritate the skin. Use a fragrance- and dye-free body wash and then apply moisturizer to warm, damp skin. Showers or baths are equally effective but should be limited to 10 to 15 minutes.

Note that some people may have allergic reactions to new topical ingredients or treatments. Those with sensitive skin and nut allergies may be at risk of experiencing allergic reactions or developing irritated skin. Talk to your dermatologist before incorporating new skin care products like shea butter into your skin care routine.

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