Eczema is a persistent skin condition involving the inflammation of the skin’s outer layer. Characterized by extreme dryness of the skin, redness, cracking, scaling and weeping sores, this aggravating disease affects both children and adults alike. Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet cure for eczema that will work for everyone. Conventional treatments such as corticosteroid and antihistamine creams are limited in their effectiveness and may produce undesirable side effects. However, there are natural remedies for eczema that work very well–one being the use of manuka honey.
Manuka honey is a sweet treat that hails from the Manuka tree in New Zealand. This particular honey is known to scientists for its exceptionally powerful healing properties by renewing damaged skin cells, and eliminating dryness and itching. Manuka honey also contains antibacterial properties, which help to prevent and combat infection when the skin barrier has been compromised. (more…)