Holland and Barrett suggest a variety of natural products for this ailment including chamomile essential oil, starflower oil and burdock.
Chamomile is soothing on the skin and contains a potent remedy for inflammatory conditions so can be used on skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Blend with a carrier oil and massage into the affected area or blend with the perfume-free cream and apply regularly or add a few drops into your bath.
Researchers have found that starflower oil has led to reductions in skin inflammation, dryness, scaliness, and itch in eczema patients.
Liver toxicity has been associated with eczema, and burdock root is believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins, which has a vital knock-on effect on dry, and itchy skin.
Chamomile essential oil, 10ml, is £4.39; starflower oil capsules, £8.49 for 50; Good 'N' Natural burdock root capsules, £6.49 for 100 capsules. All products are available from all Holland and Barrett stores.
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Pretty Woman came second in the film poll of 3,000 men and women and Grease came third.
Men voted the Star Wars films as the best to watch when sick. Ferris Bueller's Day Off came second and American Pie was men's third choice.
