â Colloidal oatmeal has properties that comfort itching, so it is a good choice for relieving the pains of eczema. Simply run your bath with lukewarm water, and while the tub is filling, add a packet (two to three cups) of colloidal oatmeal under the faucet to help disperse the oatmeal.irst let me tell you that I ran across colloidal oatmeal from reading the ingredients off a bottle of Eucerin. Iâve never purchased Eucerin, but I was curious why it is so popular and why so many people recommend it for my sonâs eczema and dry skin. First, check out the ingredients in Eucerin.
The ideal palm fertilizer has 8 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus, 12 percent potassium and 4 percent magnesium -- these are indicated with the numbers 8-2-12-4 printed on the bag. Make sure to use slow-release fertilizers only.
You can test the soil yourself, using a kit, or take a sample to your local county extension office for testing. Follow the recommendations for correcting soil pH. Watch for yellowing of leaves, a sign not only of frizzle top but also an indication that your sago palm has may be over-fertilized. Fertilize your sago palm no more than four times a year, using amounts recommended on the label, and remove yellowing and browning fronds with a sharp pruning shears. New ones will emerge. Watch for orange spots on the leaves, a sign of potassium deficiency. Correct by feeding with palm fertilizer.