Herbal Remedies for Skin Allergies

1 July, 2009 No Comment

Many people have sensitive skin, whether their skin is dry, normal, or oily. They get rashes, pimples, and other allergies. The most common skin allergies are urticaria (hives), dermatitis, and prickly heat.

Causes for skin allergies can include soap, cosmetic products, dust, pollen, smoke, or food. The climate can also play a role in skin allergies. Because skin allergies can often be unsightly, itchy and painful, many sufferers would prefer to try home remedies for skin allergies first before going out to buy over-the-counter preparations.

Home remedies for Skin Allergies:

Avoid eating greasy, oily and salty food, especially junk food. These aggravate the skin and make it vulnerable to allergies. Eat a balanced diet based on vegetables and fruits to build both the immune system and healthy skin.

Have four or five small meals at regular intervals rather than three large meals. Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. These practices will result in good digestion and help the body eliminate toxins.

Twice a month go on a liquids-only fast for two to three days. This will cleanse your system. Avoid caffeine and alcohol consumption. Apply ice to the affected skin to relieve itching and irritation. Boil some oats and allow to cool. Strain the mixture and pour into ice trays to freeze. Rubbing these ice cubes over the itchy and inflamed skin will cool and ease the allergic reaction.

Drink lemon water daily during summer to keep heat away. This will keep the skin well hydrated and help prevent prickly heat from occurring. Apply some fresh Aloe Vera gel over the affected skin. Aloe Vera has the ability to cool the inflammation and help skin heal.

Make a paste by mixing a few drops of lemon juice into sandalwood powder. Apply this paste over the skin allergy and let dry completely. Wash off gently with cool water. Vitamin C is the key to keeping skin healthy, so add plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in this vitamin to the diet. Tomatoes, broccoli, and all kinds of citrus fruits are high in Vitamin C.