Why Neem Oil Is Great For Soothing Eczema

Perhaps your only introduction to neem oil was to see (and smell) it from a bottle of hair oil. And yes, the smell can be pungent, but this does not in any way take away from the amazing benefits of this ingredient. 

Firstly, neem oil is a great defense against inflammation-causing free radicals because of its rich antioxidant properties. It also works to reduce the itchiness that often arises from eczema triggers like environmental factors and household cleaners because it acts as an antihistamine. And because this plant-based oil derived from tropical countries like India, Pakistan, and Nepal is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral in nature, it has a soothing effect on skin that is affected by eczema. In fact, neem oil was found to be an effective medication in combating a known bacteria that commonly occupies skin that’s affected by eczema — staphylococcus aureus.

Neem oil is also analgesic, which essentially means that it can act as a pain reliever. And if you’ve lived with eczema long enough, you probably know how constant itching and/or irritation can lead to sores or wounds that cause pain. When it comes to dry and scaly skin that’s often a symptom of eczema, neem oil can help calm things down because it has a good amount of fatty acids, vitamin E, and triglycerides in it.