Having completed my Aromatherapy courses, I have had several email requests and client requests for custom blend for itchy, psoriasis and eczema prone skin. There are several reasons why one could have such - it could be hormonal, environment, reaction, bad eating habits, dry skin and much more.
What to Avoid:
Sulfates - This can be found in commercial shampoos.
Alcohol - Avoid using skin care products with alcohol
Commercial Fragrances
Avoid hot water, which can irritate skin. Use lukewarm water instead.
Experts agree that quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to care for your psoriasis.
In general, there is no solid evidence for any food making psoriasis better or worse. At the same time, many people with psoriasis have claimed improvement after cutting down on certain foods, including sugar, white flour, gluten, and caffeine.
Do not use ointments, creams and lotions containing Vaseline or Paraffin Oil. These suppress Psoriasis/Eczema symptoms and patients think they are well again but the Psoriasis/Eczema is still active in the body. Only use Vegetable Oils on your skin!
Avoid all refined sugars (highly inflammatory) , no white or cane sugar, agave, no high fructose corn syrup. alternatives in moderation: stevia is the best, and xylitol. needless to say all artificial sweeteners are never allowed (sucralose, aspartame, saccharine, sorbitol and many more. chewing gums and diet products contain all these poisons). if it says diet don’t buy it.
What to do:
Eat healthy foods if you can, there is too much junk (pesticides, hormones and unlisted ingredients) in processed foods which is hard on our over taxed immune system.
Do a food allergy test to eliminate trigger foods specific to your body.
Try to identify the source of your stress and how this affects your mental and emotional health and find a way to manage it that works for you (e.g. relaxation, counselling, body therapy, meditation, 'time out', etc.)
Do a juices cleanse at least every 3 months and eat an alkaline diet (raw fruits and vegetables should be at least 50% of your diet.
Take a soak. Showering, swimming, soaking in a tub, and applying wet compresses all can rehydrate very dry skin and help soften and remove thick psoriasis scales without damaging the skin. Keep the water tepid rather than hot (hot water can increase itching). While soaking helps remove plaque scales, however, be aware that frequent wetting and drying also removes the skin's oils, its natural protection against moisture loss. Therefore, to get the benefits of soaking without overdrying the skin, be sure to moisturize with a heavy emollient immediately (within three minutes) after soaking, washing, or wetting your skin.
Choose soaps and skin care products carefully. Harsh soaps can dry and irritate the skin and increase itching, so opt for a mild soap instead. Many mild, "superfatted" soaps that contain moisturizers. You can get good quality handmade soap and organic skin care products here
For scalp psoriasis/eczema/itch use shampoos or hair cream with jojoba and olive oil.
HOMEMADE RECIPES
Baking soda. To take the itch out of your scaly patches, mix 1 1/2 cups baking soda into 3 gallons water. Apply to your itchy patches with a washcloth soaked in the solution.
Olive oil. An old favorite for easing psoriasis outbreaks is mixing 2 teaspoons olive oil with a large glass of milk and adding the concoction to your bathwater. Or if you are dealing with psoriasis on your scalp, massage some warm olive oil on your scaly patches. It will help soften the dead skin and make it easier to remove.
Best Carrier Oils/butters to Use
Shea butter, Tamanu, borage seed, Mango butter, cocoa butter, rosehip, neem, epo, avocado, jojoba, wheatgerm, infused calendula, olive oil, Hemp Butter, Hemp Oil, pumpkin seed oil
Best Essential Oils
Tea tree, lavender, chamomile, helicrysum, garlic, patchouli, geranium, bergamot, sandalwood,
juniper, frankincense, rose, myrrh, pine, cajuput, carrot seed, german chamomile.
Please note to meet with an aromatherapist or one who is knowledgeable about mixing essential oils because not using the right percentage can be highly toxic and dangerous. Feel free to check out my shop and do a custom request or purchase a ready made cream - here
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