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| be fewer cases of eczema and psoriasis. However, even nursing babies could be allergic to a food the mom is consuming. Check it out and eliminate the possible culprits. Children with eczema may benefit from extra cuddling at night before bed. Massage is also a good way to soothe tension from the body. |
| Vitamins A, C, E and zinc may also be helpful. Look for salves to apply topically that include aloe vera, burdock, calendula, chickweed, comfrey, echinacea, goldenseal, plantain and St. John's wort. |
| Swimming in the ocean may be helpful for both eczema and psoriasis. |
| Enlarged Pores |
| If the lungs and spleen are weak, the pores are more likely to be enlarged. There are several folk remedies that can give temporary relief to enlarged pores. Grind almonds into a power to use as a gentle scrub. A facial mask of honey or puréed fresh tomato can be left on for 20 minutes, then rinsed off. Try applying buttermilk, aloe vera juice, witch hazel or cucumber juice to the skin after cleansing as a toner. |
| Freckles |
| Though freckles do have their charm, skin likely to freckle usually belongs to those deficient in vitamins A and E. Topical applications of buttermilk, yogurt or elderflower water have been traditionally used to fade freckles. Minimize sun exposure. |
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