Rash is not a specific diagnosis. Instead it refers to any sort of inflammation and/or discoloration that distorts the skin's normal appearance.
Common rashes include eczema, poison ivy, hives, and athlete's foot.
Infections that cause rashes may be fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral.
Massage shouldn't be done directly over skin rashes, inflamed or weak skin. Referral to a GP id recommended for correct diagnosis.
Between their various benefits, essential oils are considered the perfect natural remedy for skin rashes – which may include eczema, contact dermatitis, heat/sweat rashes, insect bites, allergies, psoriasis and the list goes on…
Chamomile Essential Oil has rich anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and calming properties. It has been shown to reduce itching associated with eczema and dry skin when applied topically..
Rosemary oil is very effective against skin rashes caused by dermatitis, eczema, allergies, heat etc. The oil has healing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that are particularly effective in soothing away the pain of the skin rash.
Geranium oil has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties that make it one of the best oils for skin rashes, infections, cuts, wounds, burns, blisters – as well as acne and psoriasis. It is also known to heal eczema and contact dermatitis.
Lavender oil, mostly used to treat allergic rashes – as it’s considered a natural antihistamine – Lavender oil is also useful in treating swelling, skin rashes, acne, burns, insect bites and psoriasis.
Sandalwood oil is famous for having many therapeutic properties. It is, in fact, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and an emollient.
Sandalwood oil is a fantastic choice for irritated skin as it protects from infection and helps to soothe dermal inflammations by keeping skin hydrated.
Essential oils may cause an allergic skin reaction. Essential oils are highly potent and can be absorbed through the skin, so it's important to avoid excessive use of aromatherapy oils and to only use oils that have been properly diluted by a carrier oil. A mild rash also may be present on a client's skin throughout a treatment due to a reaction.
The most commonly reported allergic reaction to essential oils is contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis from essential oils causes an itchy, bumpy rash on the skin at the site of contact with the oil.