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Suffering with eczema and psoriasis? You don’t have to!Don’t let eczema and psoriasis destroy your life. Avoid years of itching, scratching, pain and ugly skin with this safe, non-prescription skin-care formula that will treat your skin condition 100% naturally.Finally! A safe, plant-based skin treatment that contains a unique blend of natural ingredients known to reverse the effects of eczema and psoriasis and cure your skin condition forever.

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Introduction

Eczema and Psoriasis can be distressing and disfiguring skin conditions. My father suffered with both eczema and psoriasis nearly all his life and he's 85 now. Go to any doctor or physician and your choices of treatment will be few and, in my opinion, mostly ineffective or temporary in nature. You see, the medical profession is blinkered by it's own philosophy of drug-based treatment. When your doctor went to medical school it was drummed into him that only drugs offer solutions and that anything natural or plant based is to be at best ignored or at worst dismissed, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Luckily you now have the power to take control of your own skin health The eczema and psoriasis cure formula detailed in this e-book is based on a combination of natural extracts that, for decades if not hundreds of years, have been known to contribute to normal skin function and health. In my own small way I have proved this to be true has met with great success from those who have tried it, including my father who now enjoys healthy, normal skin after 60 or so years of suffering. He's not the only one. Here are what some of them have to say:

“This is the only topical formula that helps my son's eczema. I think we have probably purchased 90-100% of the eczema products on the market and this is the only one that really seems to help substantially.” Eylul.

“I am 83 years old and have had eczema and psoriasis all my life. This formula has done more to treat it than any other I have tried. Thank you.” Geoffrey. UK.

“It wonderfully moisturizes the skin, however, it is not greasy at all. This formula is a blessing to me. God bless you for this wonderful product.” Sidhartha. India.

“I've been using this formula for over two years and my psoriasis is losing the battle and I'm thoroughly pleased with the result. I was 70% covered due to a stressful incident but now with your help I am less than 2% covered. What a result! Thank you so much. Now I have no infected areas on my lower legs at all and it is clearing from my buttock and arms too. Thanks Simon and solely due to this formula and your good self, after 31 years of suffering, my psoriasis has all but gone. So with a stonking great THANK YOU, I salute you Sir.” Alan. UK.

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“I am over the moon with the formula. Really bad eczema due to stress. The great news is that it is 200% better already, just the redness left after only 4 days of use. Considering how bad it was – like a bad attack of sun peel – it's nearly back to normal. Absolutely over the moon and look human again.” Dave. UK.

“This formula is worth waiting for. It really helps my daughter's eczema a lot.” Daniela. Norway.

What is Eczema?

The word eczema comes from the Greek word meaning 'to boil over' and is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the epidermis - the outer layer of the skin. Dermatitis is the Greek word for skin and both terms refer to the same skin condition. Eczema appears to be very widespread globally. In England alone an estimated 5,773,700 or about one in every nine people have been diagnosed with the disease by a clinician at some point in their lives.

The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes that are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin oedema or swelling, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

Types of eczema may be described by location such as hand eczema, by specific appearance or by possible cause such as varicose eczema. The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) published a paper in 2001 which attempts to simplify the classification of different types of eczema and this may help you to identify which type of dermatitis you have.

Atopic Eczema

Atopic eczema is an allergic disease believed to have a hereditary component and often runs in families whose members also have asthma. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on the head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.

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Contact Dermatitis

There are two types of contact dermatitis. The first results from a delayed reaction to some allergen, such as poison ivy or nickel) and the other is the result of exposure to an irritant such as a detergent containing the common ingredient sodium lauryl sulphate.

Some substances act both as allergen and irritant. Other substances cause a problem after sunlight exposure which brings on on phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of contact eczema are of the irritant type, which is the most common skin disease. Contact eczema is curable, provided the offending substance can be avoided and its traces removed from one’s environment.

Xerotic Eczema

Sometimes known as winter itch, this form is dry skin that becomes so severe that it turns into eczema. It worsens in dry winter weather with the itchy, tender skin resembling a dry, cracked, river bed. This disorder is very common among the older population.

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

This is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema that is closely related to dandruff. It causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, eyebrows, and face and sometimes trunk. The condition is harmless except in severe cases of cradle cap. In newborns it causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap, which seems related to lack of a nutrient called biotin and is often curable.

Dyshidrosis

This only occurs on palms, soles, and sides of fingers and toes. It is characterized by tiny opaque bumps called vesicles, skin thickening and cracks that are accompanied by itching, which gets worse at night. A common type of hand eczema, it worsens in warm weather.

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Discoid Eczema

Discoid is characterized by oozing round spots or a dry rash often on lower legs. It is usually worse in winter. The cause is unknown and the condition tends to come and go.

Venous Eczema

This occurs in people with impaired circulation, varicose veins and oedema (an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body that produces swelling), and is particularly common in the ankle area of people over 50. There is redness, scaling, darkening of the skin and itching. The disorder predisposes to leg ulcers.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

This form causes intensely itchy and typically symmetrical rash on the arms, thighs, knees, and back. It is directly related to Coeliac Disease, can often be put into remission with appropriate diet and tends to get worse at night.

Neurodermatitis

An itchy area of thickened, pigmented eczema that results from habitual rubbing and scratching. Usually there is only one spot. Often curable through behavior modification and anti-inflammatory treatments.

Autoeczematization

An reaction to an infection with parasites, fungi, bacteria or viruses. It is completely curable with the clearance of the original infection that caused it. The appearance varies depending on the cause. It always occurs some distance away from the original infection.

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What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis (from Greek word meaning "itching condition" or "being itchy", from psora "itch" and -sis "action, condition"; also termed psoriasis vulgaris), is a common, chronic relapsing/remitting immune-mediated skin disease characterized by red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques, which usually itch.

The skin lesions seen in psoriasis may vary in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage.

The disease affects 2–4% of the general population.

There are five main types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form and typically manifests as red and white scaly patches on the top layer of the skin.

Skin cells rapidly accumulate at these plaque sites and create a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area, including the scalp, palms of hands and soles of feet, and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the outer side of the joint.

Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) and can be seen as an isolated sign. Inflammation of the joints in the context of psoriatic disease, known as psoriatic arthritis, affects up to 30% of individuals with psoriasis.

What Not to Do When You Have Eczema or Psoriasis

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. The common advice is to avoid harsh detergents and soaps that dry out the skin and make the condition worse. I feel a qualification has to be made here.

In my own experience, it is true that soap made from animal fats (often labelled as sodium tallowate on the ingredients list) are indeed very drying to the skin, however, I have found that soaps make from vegetable oils such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil or avocado oil have actually improved my own eczema.

I would therefore suggest that while it is good advice to avoid all common shower gels, face washes or hand washes based on sodium lauryl

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sulphate/sodium laureth sulphate (which is the majority of cleansing products you find in the shops), a good alternative is to replace these with good, old fashioned vegetable-based soaps made from palm oil (sodium palmate), olive oil, coconut oil or any other natural plant oil . Simply moisturize your skin after use with a body, face or hand lotion infused with the ingredients I will detail later.

What's wrong with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate?

SLS is a harsh detergent that started it's life as an industrial de-greasant often used to clean mechanic's floors of the oil and other toxic fluids that leak out of cars. When applied to human skin it strips off the skin's natural oils and then starts to irritate and erode the skin leaving it rough and pitted. Shampoo and shower gel manufacturers try to counter this by adding “moisturisers” such as mineral oil or glycerine to make the skin feel soft and smooth.

In my own experience, using so-called “moisturizing” detergent washes just makes matters worse. I suspect the reason they put cheap moisturizer like glycerine or mineral/baby oil into these products is to counteract the drying effects of the detergent, however, when you look at the ingredient list of these products, there are any number of other chemicals such as colors, perfumes, stabilizers, preservatives and foaming agents that could have a detrimental effect on your skin and counteract any claimed soothing properties.

SLS has a low molecular weight which means it can easily be absorbed by the skin where it builds up in the heart, liver, lungs and brain and can cause major health problems in these areas.

SLS can cause the skin to flake and separate which causes substantial roughness on the skin, the very last thing you need if you have eczema or psoriasis!

Detergents, often made from petrochemicals, also increase the permeability of skin membranes in a way that soaps and water alone do not. Sodium lauryl sulphate, the most common household detergent, has been shown to amplify potential allergic reactions to other substances.

There are conflicting views as to whether baths are desirable or a necessary evil. For example, the Mayo Clinic advises against daily baths to avoid skin drying. On the other hand, the American Academy of Dermatology claims "it is a common misconception that bathing dries the skin and should be kept to a

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bare minimum" and recommends bathing to hydrate skin. They even suggest up to 3 short baths a day for people with severe eczema.

According to them, a moisturizer should be applied within 3 minutes to trap the moisture from bath in the skin. US. National Eczema Association and the Eczema Society of Canada make similar recommendations.

Regardless of more or less frequent bathing, the hardness of the bathing water is a major factor. Soft water can have therapeutic effects for people with eczema. Check with your local water supplier to find out if your water is soft or hard. Hard water often contains higher amounts of calcium carbonate than soft water. An ion exchange water softener can be installed to reduce the hardness of the water supply or a cheaper option is a simple jug filter, some of which are specifically designed to filter out calcium carbonate.

If you do not like the thought of using any kind of solid soap you could try a cleansing cream emollient like aqueous cream, although this too often contains sodium lauryl sulphate as its cleaning agent. Another option is to try bathing using colloidal oatmeal bath treatments. In addition to avoiding animal-based soap and common detergents, other products that may dry the skin such as talcum powders or perfume should also be avoided.

Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms but your choice of moisturizer is also crucial and can have a large effect on the condition of your skin, as we shall see in a short while.

Moistening agents are called 'emollients'. In general, it is best to apply thicker ointments, creams or oils to the driest, flakiest skin. Some common drug store emollients for the relief of eczema include Oilatum, Balneum, Medi Oil, Diprobase, bath oils and aqueous cream.

Most of these, however, are based on mineral oils such as liquid paraffin and petroleum, both of which are cheap by products of the petrol-chemical industry. It is these types of product that are commonly recommended by your physician. In my opinion, whilst these products my give you temporary relief, they do not provide the long-lasting and permanent normalization of the skin that certain natural plant extracts can.

Your physician will often prescribe a steroid cream for your skin condition, however, long-term use often causes a thinning of the skin, therefore you are simply replacing one problem with another.

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For unbroken skin, direct application of waterproof tape with or without an emollient or prescription ointment can improve moisture levels and skin integrity which allows the skin to heal. This treatment regimen can also help prevent the skin from cracking, as well as put a stop to the itch cycle.

The end result is reduced roughening of skin from repeated scratching. Taping works best on skin away from joints.

The Natural Alternative

Don’t let eczema and psoriasis destroy your life. Avoid years of itching, scratching, pain and ugly skin with this a safe, plant-based skin treatment that contains a unique blend of natural ingredients known to reverse the effects of eczema and psoriasis and cure your skin condition forever.

I’m going to show you how you can easily and naturally treat and prevent the agony and embarrassment of eczema in as little 30 days and get back the normal, healthy and attractive skin you’ve always wanted.

If you suffer from eczema you are not alone. Millions of people around the world been diagnosed with the disease by a clinician at some point in their lives.

You already know how upsetting and irritating these conditions can be, especially if the problems is where your skin can be seen by others such as your face, arms or legs. It can sap your confidence and make you feel less attractive and more like hiding away from people’s inquisitive stares. Scratching to relieve itchiness may result in scarring, enlarge the rash and make the condition worse.

Current Medical Treatments Offer No Cure and Can Also Have Side Effects

If you go to your doctor he or she will more than likely prescribe a corticosteroids cream. Trouble is, prolonged use of topical corticosteroids is thought to increase the risk of side effects, the most common of which is the skin becoming thin and fragile.

In addition, high-strength steroids used over large areas may be significantly absorbed into the body, causing further health problems.

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Over the years you’ve probably tried just about everything to relieve your eczema without much success, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. You’ve probably tried to come to terms with your belief that you would have to suffer with and be self-conscious about, this distressing skin condition for the rest of your life.

Don’t despair, it doesn’t have to be this way! There is another, all-natural, side-effect-free solution your doctor won’t have told you about.

There’s an amazing natural treatment that contains a powerful combination of natural ingredients (detailed below) that have been that have been used for centuries to deeply soothe heal, nourish and restore eczema and psoriasis-prone skin.

Here’s How I Discovered This Amazing Formula

My father is an 85 year old retired carpenter who has suffered from persistent eczema and psoriasis on his legs all his life.

Over the years he’s just about tried everything to relieve it, all without much success. He was resigned to the fact that he would have to suffer with and be self-conscious about, this distressing skin condition for the rest of his life. That was until one Christmas when I had made him the ‘joke gift’ of an ‘anti-aging skin cream’ I had made that contained a mixture of plant extracts renowned for their skin-rejuvenating properties.

I bought the high quality base cream from a wholesale supplier and, using my knowledge of 'plantceuticals', added plant extracts that have a long-held reputation of smoothing out wrinkles and improving the health and appearance of the skin.

The Skin Cream That Changed His Life

On Christmas day, when my old dad unwrapped the ‘anti-wrinkle cream’ we all had a good laugh and I had a vague idea he might use it as a shaving cream or for his hands after he had been working on his allotment.

Unknown to me at the time, instead of massaging it into his wrinkles, he started applying the thick, rich cream onto a patch of psoriasis on his lower

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leg that had been there for decades and resisted all other treatments.

Now you have to understand that my dad is of the ‘old school’. A block of soap and some aftershave is all he every used by way of toiletries. He’s also the most sceptical man on the earth when it comes to dubious claims made by face cream manufacturers and that suspicion has rubbed off on me.

Probably out of sheer desperation, he rubbed the cream into the affected area day and night for a few weeks until one day, completely out of the blue, he happened to mention in conversation that his skin was looking and feeling a lot better.

Now I’ve seen my father's psoriasis occasionally and, to be honest, it wasn’t a pretty site. The skin was red, inflamed, dry and flaky but, with an incredulous smile on his face, he lifted up his trouser leg and the area where his psoriasis had formerly been, looked completely normal and healthy.

As I said before, my father has always been very suspicious of so-called ‘alternative’ treatments so I was fairly certain there was no ‘placebo effect’ (the belief that something will work makes it work regardless of it’s actual effectiveness) at work here but I can’t say I was surprised that it works.

I have been convinced of plant based therapeutic properties for many years, have studied the subject extensively and have successfully used home-made creams containing these extracts to treat my family’s skin problems. My research led me to write this book for fellow suffers to re-assure you there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Mother Nature Gives You the Answer to Perfect Skin Health

Essential oils are natural plant extracts whose therapeutic chemicals have been proven to actually penetrate the skin deeply to heal and rejuvenate the skin from within.

These oils are not like the vegetable or mineral oils you may find in other skin creams. Their texture is so fine and light they act more like water than oil and are the essential ingredient in a branch of natural medicine called aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-based bio-active substances

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from flowers, trees, shrubs, leaves, stems, roots and fruits for psychological and physical well-being.

If you haven’t heard of aromatherapy or essential oils, allow me to fill you in on the medicine’s history and development, if only to convince you that this is not just ‘marketing hype’ or my own personal belief, but a system of medicine based on thousands of years of discovery and observation.

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The History and Development of Aromatherapy

Although the word aromatherapy was only coined recently, it has it’s origins in the most ancient of healing practices, for the plants from which we derive what are termed ‘essential oils’ has been used in one form or another as long as man has existed on the planet.

Before we take a closer look at aromatherapy, let me first take you on a brief history of herbal, or plant based medicine, if only to demonstrate that the benefits you will enjoy from using these oils are not some pet theory I dreamed up, but based on evidence gathered from all four corners of the world since the dawn of early civilization.

No-one is sure how humans first discovered that what was growing all around them could also help them cure their illnesses or ward off disease, but it's likely early hominids made the discovery by accident, after observing that some of the roots and berries they gathered for food also made them feel better or helped heal wounds more quickly.

They may also have taken note of the plants sick animals chose to eat and be curious why the creature suddenly appeared to regain its health not long afterwards and tried it on themselves. Perhaps, by design or accident, certain leaves, stems and flowers were burnt in the fire or fell into the cooking pot and were breathed in or ingested in ignorance but their effects brought enlightenment. Such herbal wisdom would have been of great importance to primitive tribes who depended on their immediate environment for survival. Once discovered, it is likely that such knowledge was handed down first verbally and then, as language became more sophisticated, by the written word.

The Ancient Egyptians

Every great civilisation we have known, be it the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese or South Americans, developed to one degree or another, a sophisticated herbal law from which healers of the time made pills, powders, teas, ointments and pastes from a wide variety of local trees, plants, animal and mineral substances.

Papyrus documents dating from around 2,890 BCE show that the ancient Egyptians were using aromatic plants for medicine, beauty and to embalm their dead 3000 years before the birth of Christ.

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They utilised a wide variety of now familiar products such as castor oil, coriander, cumin, garlic, grapes and water melon for the treatment of all manner of common ailments.

The Egyptians invented a rudimentary distillation machine that allowed for the crude extraction of Cedar wood oil. It is also thought by some that Persia and India may have also invented crude distillation machines to extract oils from plants, but very little is known.

Oils of cedar wood, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and myrrh were used by the Egyptians to embalm the dead. When a tomb was opened in the early 20th century, traces of the herbs were discovered with intact portions of the body. The scent, although faint, was still apparent. Although the cedar wood the Egyptians used was distilled by a crude distillation process, the other oils the Egyptians used were most likely infused oils.

The Egyptians also used infused oils and herbal preparations for spiritual, medicinal, fragrant and cosmetic use. It is thought that the Egyptians coined the term perfume, from the Latin per fumum which translates as ‘through the smoke’. Egyptian men of the time used fragrance as readily as the women. An interesting method that the men used to fragrance themselves was to place a solid cone of perfume on their heads. It would gradually melt and would cover them in fragrance.

Ancient Babylonia and Greece

Further to the east, the sophisticated Babylonians were well versed in plant medicine, planting gardens of therapeutic cucumber, coriander, juniper, myrrh, pumpkins, garlic, onions, fennel, saffron, thyme, mustard and many others.

Perhaps one of the most famous and influential of ancient civilisations was the Greek Empire. More than any other, this ancient world power has done more to shape the modern world than any other. Many of the concepts of civilised behaviour and government, such as democracy, were devised in ancient Greece. Modern medicine too owes much to this antiquarian society. The most famous and revered of all Greek physicians was Hippocrates, born about 460 BCE.

In his writings he catalogues a vast number of medicinal plants still used for

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their therapeutic benefits, such as rhubarb, quince and myrrh. We all know the Christian story of the three wise men from the east that carried gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant baby Jesus.

Myrrh was considered a very valuable medicinal plant long before the birth of Christ and was well known to Hippocrates.

In his time, Greek soldiers carried myrrh into battle for the treatment of wounds. Just as modern herbalists do today, Hippocrates entreated people to use these medicinal plants as a preventative medicine when he said "Let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine."

Thousands of years after his death, he is still known today by medical students all over the world as the 'father of all medicine.' Such is this man's importance in the history and development of modern medical practice that those same students studying to be doctors in many different countries are still required to swear allegiance to the Hippocratic Oath, binding him or her to the code of medical ethics contained in it.

In the 2nd Century AD. another Greek physicians by the name of Galen divided plants into various medicinal categories, a practice we still call 'Galenic' today.

The Greeks learned a great deal from the Egyptians, but Greek mythology apparently credits the gift and knowledge of perfumes to the gods. The Greeks also recognized the medicinal and aromatic benefits of plants. Hippocrates practised fumigations for both aromatic and medicinal benefit. A Greek perfumer by the name of Megallus created a perfume called Megaleion.

Megaleion included myrrh in a fatty-oil base and served several purposes: (1) for its aroma, (2) for its anti-inflammatory properties towards the skin and (3) to heal wounds.

India and China

In India, ancient religious texts dating back 2000 years BCE contain formulae and instructions for the use of plants such as cloves, ginger, pepper, sandalwood, sesame and aloes, plants that today still form the basis of India's traditional Ayurveda medical philosophy. Ayurveda medicine uses benzoin, caraway, cardamom, clove, ginger, pepper, sandalwood, cannabis, castor oil, sesame oil, aloe and sugar cane, the first seven of which are used in aromatherapy.

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Walk down any busy street in a modern city and you are sure to come across a shop that sells traditional Chinese herbal remedies. China's herbal tradition is one of the worlds' oldest with the earliest written guide thought to have been committed to paper some 4000 years ago. It was called the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' or 'Huang Ti Nei Ching' and contains over 8000 different plant based formulae including liquorice, peach, gentian and walnut, complemented by the other great health-giving arts of tai chi, qi gong and acupuncture. The Chinese may have been the first culture to use aromatic plants for well-being through incense burning to help create harmony and balance.

The Roman Empire built on the knowledge of the Egyptians and Greeks. Discorides wrote a book called ‘De Materia Medica’ that described the properties of about 500 plants. It is also reported that Discorides studied distillation. Distillation during this period, however, focused on extracting aromatic floral waters and not essential oils.

A major event for the distillation of essential oils came with the invention of a coiled cooling pipe by a 11th century Persian called Avicenna. He invented a coiled pipe which allowed the plant vapour and steam to cool down more effectively than previous distillers that used a straight cooling pipe. Avicenna's contributions lead to more focus on essential oils and their benefits.

Medieval Europe

We know from surviving manuscripts that in Medieval Europe lavender, rosemary and thyme, all now known to possess effective anti-bacterial and antiseptic qualities, were held to the mouth as a posy that was breathed through to ward off diseases such as the black death in the 14th century. It is believed that some perfumers may have avoided the plague by their constant contact with these natural aromatics.

By the 15th century, the number of books written on the subject of natural medicine was growing as more and more plants were being distilled to create essential oils, such as frankincense, juniper, rose, sage and rosemary. Paracelsus, an alchemist, medical doctor and radical thinker of the time is credited with coining the term ‘essence’. His studies radically challenged the nature of alchemy and he focused on using plants as medicines.

During the 16th century, one could begin purchasing oils from an "apothecary," and many more essential oils were introduced, so much so that

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by the 16th and 17th centuries, perfume started to be considered an art form, and it was more clearly defined as its own field.

One of the most famous herbalists of the 16th century was Nicolas Culpeper, who produced one of the most thoroughly researched and wide ranging guides to herbal medicine of the time. 'The Complete Herbal' contains information on hundreds of different plants and how they could benefit the user. This authoritative reference book is still used today as a trusted source of knowledge.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, chemists continued to conduct research into the beneficial properties of plants, identifying the now familiar substances of caffeine, quinine, morphine and aspirin, the latter being one of the most widely used and popular modern pain killers. It was during this century that perfumery became a very prosperous industry. Women would have their jeweller create a special bottle to hold their treasured perfume. The 19th century was also important scientifically as major constituents of essential oils became isolated.

The 20th Century and Beyond

By the 20th century, the now well established knowledge of how to separate the active constituents of essential oils was used to create synthetic chemicals and drugs. It was believed then, as it is now, that by separating the major active constituents of plants and then using the extracted constituents alone or in synthetic form would be more beneficial therapeutically and economically. These discoveries and beliefs helped lead to "modern medicine" and synthetic fragrances, however, nearly all practitioners of ‘complimentary medicine’ will tell you that this actually weakens the beneficial effect as most natural remedies are ‘synergistic’.

This means that different active ingredients of the plant must work together for the greatest benefit, as nature intended.

It was also at this time that a French chemist by the name of René-Maurice Gattefossé became interested in the use of essential oils for their medicinal use. Previously, he focused on the aromatic use of essential oils, but his interest in their medicinal use grew after an accident heightened his curiosity. While working, he burned his arm rather badly. By reflex, he plunged his burned arm into the closest liquid which happened to be a large container of lavender essential oil. The burn he suffered healed quickly and left no scar.

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Gattefossé is credited with coining the now familiar term 'aromatherapy' in 1928 in an article he wrote supporting the use of using essential oils in their whole without breaking them down into their primary constituents. Later, in 1937, Gattefossé wrote a book called Aromathérapie: Les Huiles essentielles hormones végétales that was later translated into English and named Gattefossé's Aromatherapy. It is still in print and widely read.

Other highly respected 20th century aromatherapists include Jean Valnet, Madam Marguerite Maury, and Robert B. Tisserand. Jean Valnet is most remembered for his work using essential oils to treat injured soldiers during the war and for his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, originally entitled Aromathérapie in French. Austrian Madam Marguerite Maury is remembered as a biochemist that avidly studied, practised and taught the use of aromatherapy for primarily cosmetic benefit.

Robert B. Tisserand is a English aromatherapist who is responsible for being the first individual to bring knowledge and education of aromatherapy to English speaking nations. He has written books and articles including the highly respected 1977 publication The Art of Aromatherapy - the first aromatherapy book published in English.

From the late 20th century and on into the 21st century, as the limitations and unwanted side effects of mainstream medicine have become more and more evident, the public have shown a growing interest in more natural medicinal products, including essential oils, for therapeutic, cosmetic and aromatic benefit. The use of essential oils never ceased, but the scientific revolution minimized the popularity and use of essential oils in one's everyday life. Today's heightened awareness regarding the use of synthetics coupled with the increased availability of aromatherapy information within books and the Internet has refuelled the use of essential oils for therapeutic, cosmetic, fragrant and spiritual use.

So What Exactly is Aromatherapy?

In brief, aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. The essential oils used in aromatherapy are what give the plants from which they are extracted their characteristic odour or flavour. Essential oils are found in various parts of the plants such as the seeds, flowers, bark or leaves and it can take many

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pounds of plant material to make up just one tiny bottle of concentrated oil. The natural chemical composition of each essential oil differs according to the plant from which it is extracted and therefore the therapeutic benefits of each oil can also differ.

One thing all essential oils have in common is their ability to be readily absorbed by the skin. That’s because their unique molecular structure allows them to pass through the cells that make up the outer, semi-permeable layers of the skin and into the body where they can have beneficial effects.

Here’s an interesting experiment you might like to try to prove this to yourself. Garlic has been used medicinally for nearly 5000 years and for good reason. Its unique anti-viral and anti-bacterial chemical make up means it is one of the most versatile of herbal remedies that are said to help treat many common ailments including blood pressure, coughs and cold, acne, asthma and many others.

Garlic oil also contains essential oils. Break open a capsule of the oil and massage it into your skin, somewhere on your body. Within a few hours you should be able to smell the garlic on your breath without ever having eaten it! That’s because the oils have been absorbed through your skin and have made their way around your body to the respiratory system. Be careful though, garlic oil has been known to irritate the skin in sensitive people.

Another thing all essential oils have in common is that they are to a lesser to greater extent, all of them contain naturally anti-bacterial and antiseptic chemicals, so using a cream or lotion containing any essential oil will go some way to help keep spots and pimples at bay. So as you can see, this is not based on pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo but the sound principals of a herbal wisdom that stretches back to the dawn of man.

A Breakthrough Natural Formula for the Treatment of Eczema

Use this combination of natural ingredients regularly and you’ll really notice it making a difference. It will bring your skin back into balance, cleansing, healing and re-generating damaged skin cells and restoring them to natural health.

Imagine waking up in just a few weeks to find your skin is completely free of eczema. Just think how you will feel with your skin restored to it’s natural, smooth state. You will feel much more attractive, more confident, more happy

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and less self-conscious, perhaps for the first time in your life.

None of the ingredients mentioned here are hard to obtain, in fact, all of them can be purchased on the Internet or on your hight street so you have no excuse not to give it a try (I have listed trusted sources for the ingredients at the end of this book).

If it can work for my old dad who suffered with his skin condition all his life and work successfully for others who have tried this formula, then it can work for you. After I have listed the ingredients I will show you how to go about easily combining them to make the ultimate anti-eczema/anti-psoriasis treatment.

Frankincense

Frankincense has been used as far back as ancient Egypt to preserve the skin. They used frankincense to mummify their dead, whose skin, thousands of years later, remains intact! As well as a skin preserver, it tones, smooths, moisturize and restore dry skin.

Frankincense, also called olibanum is an aromatic resin obtained from Boswellia trees and is commonly used in incense, perfumes and expensive anti-wrinkle creams.

There are four main species of Boswellia which produce true frankincense and each type of resin is available in various grades. The grades depend on the time of harvesting, and the resin is hand-sorted for quality.

Frankincense is tapped from the Boswellia tree by slashing the bark and allowing the exuded resins to bleed out and harden. There are numerous species and varieties of frankincense trees, each producing a slightly different type of resin. Differences in soil and climate create even more diversity of the resin, even within the same species. The trees start producing resin when they are about 8 to 10 years old. Tapping is done 2 to 3 times a year with the

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final taps producing the best tears due to their higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene and diterpene content. Generally speaking, the more opaque resins are the best quality.

Frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula and in North Africa for more than 5000 years. A mural depicting sacks of frankincense traded from the Land of Punt adorns the walls of the temple of ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BCE.

Frankincense was reintroduced to Europe by Frankish crusaders. Although it is better known as "frankincense" to westerners, the resin is also known as olibanum, which is derived from the Arabic al-lubān (roughly translated: "that which results from milking"), a reference to the milky sap tapped from the boswellia tree. Some have also postulated that the name comes from the Arabic term for "oil of Lebanon" since Lebanon was the place where the resin was sold and traded with Europeans.

Frankincense resin is edible and often used in various traditional medicines in Asia for digestion and healthy skin. Edible frankincense must be pure for internal consumption, meaning it should be translucent, with no black or brown impurities. It is often light yellow with a slight greenish tint. It is often chewed like gum, but it is stickier because it is a resin.

In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense, commonly referred to as "dhoop," has been used for hundreds of years for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the atmosphere from undesirable germs. The use of frankincense in Ayurveda is called "dhoopan". In Indian culture, it is suggested that burning frankincense everyday in house brings good health.

Burning frankincense repels mosquitos and thus helps protect people and animals from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as malaria, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Fever.

The essential oil of frankincense is produced by steam distillation of the tree resin. The oil's chemical components are 75% monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenoles, sesquiterpenols, and ketones. It also contains l-pinene, dipentene, phellandrene, camphene, olibanol and various resins. It has a good balsamic and sweet fragrance, while the Indian frankincense oil has a very fresh smell.

In skin care frankincense has been found to be particularly beneficial on older skins due to it's natural toning, anti-wrinkle and deeply moisturizing

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Lavender

Lavender is a plant that has been used for centuries to heal and restore the skin. It is gently anti-bacterial, soothes eczema and stimulates the growth of fresh, healthy new skin cells. The lavenders are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family and is used extensively with herbs and aromatherapy.

During Roman times, lavender was commonly used in Roman baths to scent the water, and it was thought to restore the skin. Its late Latin name was lavandārius, from lavanda (things to be washed), from the verb lavāre (to wash) and when the Roman Empire conquered southern Britain, they brought lavender with them.

English lavender yields an essential oil with sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. Dutch lavender yields a similar essential oil but with higher levels of terpenes including camphor, which add a sharper overtone to the fragrance.

Essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in hospitals during world war two to disinfect floors and walls. These extracts are also used as fragrances for bath products.

According to folk wisdom, lavender has many uses. Infusions of lavender soothes, heal insect bites and burns. Bunches of lavender repel insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil soothes headaches. In pillows, lavender seeds and flowers aid sleep and relaxation. An infusion of three flower heads added to a cup of boiling water soothes and relaxes at bedtime.

Lavender oil heals acne when used diluted with water, rosewater or witch hazel. It also treats skin burns and inflammatory conditions. The soothing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of lavender make it an ideal treatment for irritating eczema. Lavender is a plant that has been used for centuries to heal and restore the skin. It is gently anti-bacterial, soothes

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eczema and stimulates the growth of fresh, healthy new skin cells.

Camomile

Camomile extract is famous for it’s soothing, calming and cooling properties. It is very good for sensitive and dry skin as it helps to relieve itchiness, redness and inflammation.

Anthemis nobilis, commonly known as Roman camomile, camomile, garden camomile, ground apple, low chamomile, English chamomile, or whig plant, is a low perennial plant found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds. It has daisy-like white flowers that are found in Europe, North America, and Argentina.

Camomile is used cosmetically, primarily to make a rinse for blonde hair, and is popular in aromatherapy, whose practitioners believe it to be a calming agent to end stress and aid in sleep.

Use of camomile dates back as far as ancient Egypt where it was dedicated to their gods. Folk remedies using the plant include treatments for dropsy and jaundice. It was also believed to revive any wilting plant placed near it. The flowers were also used as a dye to lighten hair and you will often find camomile included in many shampoos for light and blond hair.

Camomile is considered to be an antiseptic, antibiotic, disinfectant, bactericidal, calming and anti-inflammatory. It is very effective on skin that is sensitive, red, dry, flaky or itchy.

Camomile extract is famous for it’s soothing, calming and cooling properties. It is very good for sensitive and dry skin as it helps to relieve itchiness, redness and inflammation.

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Carrot Seed

This essential oils restores tone and elasticity to the skin and removes toxins. It has long been knows as an effective natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis.

The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a tap root, although the greens are edible as well. It is a domesticated form of the wild carrot Daucus carota, native to Europe and south western Asia.

The pale yellow essential oil is distilled from the seeds and it's active constituents include carotol, daucol, limonene and pinene.

Carrot Seed essential oils restores tone and elasticity to the skin and removes toxins. It has long been knows as an effective natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis.

Sandalwood

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Sandalwood brings balance back to the skin. It penetrates deep down to soften and calm the irritation and itchiness that often accompanies dry skin.

Sandalwood is the name of a class of fragrant woods. These woods are yielded by trees in the genus santalum which are often used for the essential oil they contain. The wood is heavy and yellow in color as well as fine-grained, and unlike many other aromatic woods it retains its fragrance for decades. The sandalwood fragrance is very distinctive and is used in countless applications. Sandalwood has been valued and treasured for many years for its fragrance, carving, medical, and religious qualities.

Sandalwood essential oil provides perfumes with a striking wood base note. Sandalwood smells somewhat like other wood scents, except it has a bright and fresh edge with few natural analogues.

When used in smaller proportions in a perfume, it is an excellent fixative to enhance the head space of other fragrances.

The oil from sandalwood is widely used in the cosmetic industry and is expensive. The oil contains the natural plant chemicals santalol, pinene, santalic acid, teransantalic acid and santalone and is well known for its beneficial effects on dry and dehydrated skins.

Sandalwood brings balance back to the skin. It penetrates deep down to soften and calm the irritation and itchiness that often accompanies dry skin.

Geranium

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This attractive pink plant's leaves contain an oil that promotes speeding healing of the skin. It also balances the production of sebum, the skin's own natural oil, so in the case of skin that is over-dry (such as dry eczema) it will help bring the skin back to it's natural balance.

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Coconut Oil

Though the cause and treatment is unknown, there are natural ways of controlling the causes of eczema. One of the most common natural eczema treatments is the usage of virgin coconut oil. It has been proven effective for people having dry eczema skin.

Natural oils are better cures than alternative moisturizers. Avoid using lotions and creams containing fragrance and chemical substances because they could worsen the situation. According to online research tools, virgin coconut oil has become the best natural eczema treatment available.

Compared to other oils, coconut oil has the ability to easily penetrate the skin which keeps your skin soft and smooth. Through this, there will be a reduction in the inflammation of your skin. It will also enhance the healing of wounds, blisters, and rashes.

Coconut oil has been used for developing ointments and creams. It is also a home remedy for removing athlete's foot when mixed with crushed garlic. Therefore, coconut oil has many uses in the treatment of eczema. These include the following:

• Reduces inflammation and redness of the skin;

• Enhances the tissue healing and repair process;

• Strengthens and improves the function of the immune system;

• Aids the effective utilization of essential fatty acids and gives protection from oxidation;

• Plays an essential role of maintaining the natural chemical balance of the skin.;

• Instrumental in softening the skin and helping to relieve from flaking and dryness;

• Gives protection to the skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays;

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• Facilitates digestion and absorption of nutrients such as vitamins, mineral, and amino acids.

Rose Hip Seed Oil

Rose hip seed oil is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush called rosa moschata or rosa rubiginosa which grows wild in the southern Andes. It is unique among vegetable oils in containing retinol (vitamin A) in the form of retinoic acid which studies show reduces the appearance of wrinkles and brightens skin.

Rose hip oil also contains vitamin C and omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids, known to heal scar tissue. It is used for a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne and eczema but it is in the field of anti-aging that rose hip oil is best known because of it's ability to soften fine lines, fade irregular pigmentation and diminish the damage caused by sunlight.

Another key benefit is this oil's ability to be absorbed into the skin without leaving a greasy feel. This is because it is classed as a 'dry oil' so it penetrates to the deepest layers of the skin where it regenerates skin cells and encourages the protection of collagen and elastin, the skin's supportive proteins. This results in firmer, smoother, and more youthful skin with greater elasticity. Rosehip seed oil also contains a high amount of vitamin E, which further promotes healthy skin.

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Black Seed Oil

For over two thousand years the black seed has been traditionally used by various cultures throughout the world as a natural remedy for several diseases and ailments and to improve health in general.

The seed itself contains amino acids (including eight of the nine essential ones), carbohydrates, fatty acids including linolenic and oleic, volatile oils, alkaloids and dietary fibre, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, sodium and potassium.

Psoriasis is caused by an abnormal immune reaction in the body causing abnormal proliferation of the epidermal layer of skin. Black seed oil is well recognized to regulate the body's immune cells (up regulating some and down regulating others) It also enhances the body's ability to deal with abnormal cell proliferation.

Traditionally, black seeds have been applied externally for psoriatic skin to manage the general pain and patches of eruption. A recent lab based study examined the effect of nigella sativa seed extract on an animal model of psoriasis, they examined the histological (cellular level) effects and found that Nigella sativa has anti-psoriatic activity and concluded that the external application is beneficial in the management of psoriasis.

Black seed oil has fantastic emollient properties, forming a non-greasy film and providing nutritive factors the skin needs. A clinical trial which compared the effects of Nigella sativa oil applied twice daily compared to a conventional steroid cream (Betamethasone) for hand eczema found both to be equally effective in reducing symptoms. The clear benefit of black seed oil over steroid use is its lack of side effects.

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Avocado Oil

Avocado oil contains a high amount of proteins and unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamins A, D and E plus a substance called sterolin, which studies have shown cause the skin to be more soft and supple and are thus particularly good for dry or aged skin.

Avocado oil applied topically helps relieve dry and itchy skin, eczema, psoriasis, nappy/diaper rash and speeds the healing of wounds. Once applied, avocado oil is deeply absorbed by the skin, increasing the production of collagen, which helps keep the skin plump and decreases the effects of aging, thus making it an ideal moisturizer and skin care agent.

Because avocado oil tends to reduce itching and inflammation of the skin, people who suffer from very dry skin or from eczema often find avocado oil to have soothing properties.

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How to Cure Your Eczema and Psoriasis Using These Ingredients

You can buy all these ingredients either on the high street or Internet (I've listed resources at the end of this book) and add them to your favorite moisturizing cream but there are a few things you should consider before doing this.

Step One. Finding The Right Moisturizer

Firstly, is your regular moisturiser based on mineral oils? The vast majority of products you buy in the supermarket or local shop are based on mineral oil or liquid paraffin - a cheap bi-product of the petroleum industry. Check the ingredients on your bottle and see if "liquidium parrafinium" is listed. This is mineral oil.

Essential oils should not be mixed with this kind of oil because their bio-active substances only work in a plant-based cream, oil or lotion. Mineral oil's effects on your skin and on essential oils differs from that of plant-based oils and if you mix the essential oils I mention in a petroleum-based product, I cannot guarantee you will get results.

So your first step is to source a good quality natural moisturizing lotion, cream or oil that uses only plant-based emollients such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, aloe vera, olive oil, avocado oil etc.

My personal recommendation is to buy fractionated coconut oil (fractionated means they have removed those parts of the oil that make it solid at room temperature but this does not effect the oil's benefits to the skin. Coconut oil is in itself a very effective eczema treatment, easily absorbs into the skin, can covers large areas of skin easily and does not cost too much when bought on the Internet.

Unlike vegetable oils, essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should always be diluted in a vegetable-based carrier cream, lotion or oil before application to the skin. Sunflower and sweet almond oils are light and easy to use. If your skin is dry, heavier oils such as avocado or wheat germ may be more suitable.

Most vegetable oils contain naturally occurring vitamins which are also of great benefit to the health and appearance of the skin.

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Step Two. Finding The Right Ingredients

You then need to source the essential oils and other ingredients either from your local health store or on the Internet. I have given you some recommended places to buy the ingredients in the resources section at the end of this report. Your local health food shop will also carry many of these ingredients but probably at higher cost than the Internet.

Dilution Guidelines

It is very important that you need to know about the right mixing ratio of essential oils to base cream or oil. Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin, dilute them according to the following guidelines:

20 drops of essential oil to 60ml of carrier oil or lotion.

10 drops of essential oil to 30ml of carrier oil or lotion.

5 drops of essential oil to 15ml of carrier oil or lotion.

There are six different types of essential oil in this blend, therefore, if you are using a typical 100 ml pot of cream or lotion, you would place five drops of each essential oil into the base carrier.

Please also note that you should use these oils for external use only and avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use essential oils on babies or young children without the advice of a qualified aromatherapist.

If you are epileptic, have liver damage, are taking medicines, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, consult a qualified aromatherapist or your medical practitioner before using these blends. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you've never used before. If you suffer an adverse reaction stop using the blend immediately.

The author cannot be held responsible for any adverse reactions experienced from using these home-made treatments and the reader uses them at his or her own risk. Consult your doctor or a qualified aromatherapist if in doubt.

You do not have to be so careful with the other ingredients (Rose Hip Seed Oil, Black Seed Oil, Avocado Oil and Coconut Oil) as these are not essential oils, therefore it is completely up to personal preference as to how much you add to your base.

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I would recommend about half a teaspoon of each to begin with but you can always experiment and add a greater amount if you prefer a heavier, more oily mix.

Step Three. Mix Thoroughly

Now you have added all the ingredients, you need to thoroughly mix them into your base carrier.

If you are using pure vegetable oil in a bottle, it is easy to give the bottle a good shake for a couple of minutes to make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

If you are using a cream or lotion in a pot, you may find, as I do, that a wooden chopstick is ideal for mixing all the ingredients together. I would avoid using metal or plastic implements just in case they react with the active ingredients. The handle end of a wooden spoon is also a good alternative.

Once the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, do a patch test.

Step Four. Do a Patch Test

Everyone is different and whilst these oils are completely natural and can be used on most skin types, it is always a wise precaution to do a skin patch test before applying to the affected areas of the skin to check for any allergic reaction. Take a small amount of the finished mix and massage it into your inner elbow or behind the knee. Leave it there for 12-24 hours. If, after that time, your skin appears normal then it is safe to go ahead and apply it to the affected parts of your skin. In the unlikely event you get some sort of reaction, such as a burning sensation, redness or itching, discard the mixture. Go back and check the dilution guidelines to make sure you haven't made the mixture too strong. Try halving the amount of essential oil in the mix and try a patch test again.

When you have determined that you do not have any allergic reaction to the mixture, apply the cream, lotion or oil to the affected areas twice a day until the condition has cleared. After 30 days of regular application you should be noticing an improvement.

Again, people are different so it could take a shorter or longer time to see a change but I urge you to be persistent and, if necessary, give it a few months trial. It has worked for others who have tried this formula so there is no

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reason why it shouldn't work for you too! When your skin is back to normal, apply as often as required as a preventative moisturizer.

So there you have it, my combination of natural plant extracts that has proven very effective in treating even stubborn, life-long eczema and psoriasis. If it can work for others who have found success with it, then it can work for you.

Making the formula is not very difficult and all the ingredients can be sourced on the big, reliable Internet shopping sites. Although it may seem expensive to get all the ingredients together remember, once mixed a 100ml pot of treatment oil or cream can last a very long time and, if it does clear up your skin, surely the time, trouble and financial outlay will have been worth it. You could waste more money and time and years of your life trying conventional treatments that simply don't work or just mask the symptoms so why not do yourself a favor and try this first. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

When the formula works for you, as I am confident it will, I would love to hear about your success story. Just send an email to [email protected]

If you would prefer to buy a ready-made product that already has these ingredients included in it's natural formula, you can purchase a pot at:

http://vegetarianandveganlife.com/natural-eczema-and-psoriasis-cream

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Wishing you the very best of skin health.

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Safety Information

The essential oils contain the following natural plant chemicals. If you know you are allergic to any of them, it may be a good idea to consult your local aromatherapist or natural medicine practitioner before applying the mix.

Various esters, isobutyl angelate, pinocarvone, chamazulene,carotol, daucol, limonene, pinene, dipentene, phellandrene, camphene, olibanol, linalyl, geranyl, geraniol, linalol, cineol, d-borneol, limonene, caryophyllene, counmarin, nerol, nerolidol, indol, jasmone, santalol, santalone, terpineol, cineol, terpinenes, various alcohols.

Resources

Here are links to the ingredients you will need. They will take you to a well-known and reliable on-line retailer.

Frankincense essential oil

Lavender essential oil

Neroli essential oil

Carrot Seed essential oil

Sandalwood essential oil

Camomile essential oil

Geranium Essential Oil

Rosehip Seed oil

Coconut oil

Avocado Oil

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