Natural oils for eczema and dry skin
Natural isn't always safe. I highlight a plant oil to avoid for dry, scaly skin.
Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is important to skin health. In normal skin, we can achieve this through a few simple steps, such as staying hydrated from within and using topical moisturizers and skin protectants. But for those who live with eczema, barrier protection can be more complicated, and the type of moisturizer used can make a big difference. In fact, one commonly used natural oil can exacerbate skin breakdown rather than protect. This is due to interactions between the oil and your skin microbiome.
In this issue of the Nature’s Pharmacy newsletter, I break down which plant-derived oils may be helpful and which one should definitely be avoided.
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