Eczema treatment: The best oil to prevent dry skin – and you’ve probably got it at home – Express.co.uk

Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red and cracked, according to the NHS. But, moisturising the affected skin with sunflower oil could help to get rid of the condition, it's been claimed.

Young children are most at risk of developing eczema symptoms, but it could also develop in later life.

If you have eczema, your symptoms can vary between small patches of dry skin, to widespread, inflamed areas of cracked skin.

But you could lower your risk of dry skin by regularly moisturising with sunflower oil, its been revealed.

It can be used on almost all types of skin, including oily or acne-prone skin.

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"Sunflower oil contains several compounds that have benefits for skin," said the medical website.

"They include oleic acid, vitamin E, sesamol, linoleic acid.

"Linoleic acid helps to maintain the skins natural barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect when used topically.

"This makes it beneficial for dry skin and for conditions, such as eczema."

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