Herbs that prevent skin allergies

Marigold or calendula is a great herb for skin care. Calendula tea can be used as a skin wash while applying a compress of calendula flowers on a wound can stop bleeding and speed up the healing process. Calendula petals have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help treat many forms of allergic dermatitis such as eczema. Infuse a jar of olive oil with dried calendula flowers and apply this oil topically to treat sunburns, diaper rash, bedsores etc.

Smoking and alcohol affect not only the internal organs but the way a person looks as well. This can cause skin discolouration and premature aging as well as aggravate symptoms of skin allergies such as dryness and rough skin. Alcohol can also dehydrate the skin. Avoid smoking and alcohol when treating skin allergies and instead drink plenty of water to flush your system.

Aloe vera is famed for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. While it can be bought in a store the best source for aloe vera is the plan itself. Vitamin E in aloe vera helps reduce itchiness, redness and inflammation. To benefit from aloe vera, the gel can be applied topically over the affected area or ingested. To retrieve aloe vera gel from the plant, cut off a small section of a leaf and scoop out the gel form inside. Do not use the skin of the leaf.

There are two types of allergies; dermal and systemic allergies. Dermal allergies are those caused by direct contact with an allergen while systemic allergies are those caused by ingesting a substance. The four main groups of allergens that cause systemic dermatitis are medications, metals, plants and preservatives. Skin eruptions that occur within a few hours of ingesting an allergen is a common symptoms of systemic allergies. The only way to prevent systemic allergies is to avoid eating substances that you are allergic to. An allergy test can help determine these substances.