Its now day 5 and I have stopped taking it. Yesterday it had become so dry and felt really raw so that I couldn't stand it. It stung like I had sunburn. Im wondering if anyone has any idea what could be going on. Also how can I direct a question directly to ted, he seems to have helped a lot of people. I was hoping I could send him a photo and some background info and see if he can shed some light on whats going on. I cant say how much it would mean to me to get this problem under control. Thanks everyone and I wish you all good luck in treating your conditions.
Replied by Self from Ny on 12/12/2010
Until Ted can get back to you personally:
Borax can dry the skin out, that's part of what may kill the mites. Ted did also recommend this on the rosacea thread (which also deals with mites) that if the skin gets too dry, apply jojoba oil or aloe vera or lavender oil.
Source: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/rosacea.html
Perhaps you need to lessen the borax to 1/16 a teaspoon or less and take it less frequently as well. Some people are more sensitive than others. If it is still too much, stop. This website will tell of some of borax side effects. Most people who take the borax in the small doses listed in E.C. Seem to tolerate them well. But some sensitive people may experience the side effects listed here. Sometimes doses on E.C. have to be tinkered with as we all react differently to different things.
http://www.ehow.com/list_5998571_effects-borax-skin.html
Replied by Lou from Tyler, Tx on 10/15/2012
Shouldn't lavendar oil be put in a carrier oil, like say, sesame oil because the lavendar oil burns, doesn't it?
Replied by Michelle from Wisconsin on 06/24/2025
All essential oils should be used with a carrier oil such as, castor, almond, jojoba, avocado, Aloe vera gel, or a mixture of two, such as castor and Slow, as castor, with exceptional penetrating capabilities, is very thick and sticky.
Never apply an essential oil w/o a carrier directly to skin or hair or any surface
