Oatmeal

• Oatmeal is known to sooth the irritated and inflamed skin caused by chicken pox or poison ivy, and it can also be extremely helpful for naturally treating eczema outbreaks. To use oatmeal in this manner, fill a bowl or basin with stone-ground oatmeal, and use a pestle to grind the oatmeal into finer particulates. Pour enough hot water into the oatmeal to create a paste-like consistency, and let it cool completely. Apply the cooled oatmeal to the skin effected by eczema, and let it sit on the skin for at least 20 minutes. Rinse well with water.
  
  

Baking Soda

• Baking soda is an alkaline compound that will soothe irritation and relieve inflammation on the skin. Baking soda can be used up to twice per week to relieve eczema. Fill a bathtub or sink with warm water, and pour in 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda. Soak the effected area in the baking soda mixture for at least 15 minutes, then rinse the area well with clean water. Be careful not to scrub or rub the eczema with the baking soda, as any scrubbing can exacerbate the condition.
  
  

Olive Oil

• Olive oil is highly moisturizing, and is easily absorbed by the skin. This can help effectively keep the skin moist and prevent the skin from drying out, making the eczema worse. Olive oil is non-comedogenic, meaning that it will not clog the pores on the skin. This can be helpful if the eczema effects areas on the face or neck. Pour a little olive oil onto the skin, and gently massage it into the areas that have eczema patches on them. The oil will gradually soak into the skin, and will alleviate both the dryness and the itchiness of the eczema. You can use olive oil on the skin as frequently as needed.