Linked to an inflammatory reaction of the skin, skin allergy results in local irritation and the appearance of itchy red patches or a rash. Experts in dermatology, essential oils clearly have their say in cases of skin allergies, thanks to their antiallergic, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Complete synergy for adults and children
The mixture
To stop the itching, take your empty bottle and add:
- 18 drops of essential oil Matricaria Chamomile
- 12 drops of essential oil True Lavender
- 30 drops of oily macerate Calendula
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
When applied to the skin, massage 3 to 6 drops of the mixture onto the affected area, 3 times a day until improvement.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, adolescents, children over 3 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 3 years old.
More details : essential oils for children over 3 years old
Special precautions
- People with asthma should seek medical advice before use.
- This synergy is prohibited in cases of severe hypotension.
- An essential oil present in this mixture can be photosensitizing, so do not expose yourself to the sun for 12 hours following application.
- Finally, allergenic molecules make up this mixture; it is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Matricaria Chamomile for its anti-inflammatory action
If you have to choose an essential oil to treat allergic skin reactions, this is it.chamomile essential oil ! Composed of two molecules known for their antihistamine activity: chamaluzene and alpha bisabolol, this essential oil provides very powerful antiallergic properties. These two molecules will act by inhibiting the synthesis of leukotrienes (molecules released during allergic inflammation) and by stopping the release of histamine, a molecule of the immune system, responsible for the inflammatory pain felt during the allergic reaction.
These two mechanisms of chamaluzene and alpha bisabolol are also linked to the anti-inflammatory action of Camomile Chamomile essential oil. The red patches and small pimples that appear will thus resolve.
Real Lavender to calm redness and itching
L'true Lavender essential oil will help, initially, to calm the redness and itching caused by the allergic reaction. It is linalool which will provide this antipruritic action. Linalool intervenes via opioid receptors (located in the brain) responsible for transmitting “pain” information through sensory fibers. It is by inhibiting this transmission that it will produce the expected skin analgesic action, and taken advantage of in these cases of irritation and itching.
Secondly, the linalool present in this essential oil will reinforce the anti-inflammatory action of Camomile Chamomile essential oil, by acting on the inhibition of type II prostaglandins (molecules produced during inflammation) .
Why this vegetable oil?
Calendula oily macerate
THE calendula oily macerate is one of the most used to treat sensitive, irritated or inflamed skin and mucous membranes. It strengthens the natural protection of the epidermis, regenerates tissues and prevents skin drying. Its faradiol composition gives it its anti-inflammatory properties necessary for relieving pruritus and hives, for example. It is therefore the ideal vegetable oil to say goodbye to all your rheumatic inflammations and itching.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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