Psoriasis - Breaking the flare-up cycle
Psoriasis can feel like a constant struggle, the recurring cycles of flare-ups can feel like you're losing control of your skin health. Feeling like you don’t know when you're going to catch a break? Well you aren’t alone! The vicious cycle of dry, red patches and inflammation on your skin can cause pain and irritation that affects more than just skin health. This doesn’t have to be something you feel like you are constantly battling, with the right steps you can work towards taking back the control over your skin and feeling more confident and comfortable!
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRIGGERS
Psoriasis can have big effects on people’s everyday life, from actively avoiding social situations to feeling like you can’t wear certain outfits. One of the key factors into managing the symptoms of psoriasis is understanding what lifestyle factors make you more prone to a flare up! This could be factors such as stress, weather changes, diet and even certain skincare ingredients. The first step is always to tackle the root causes of inflammation in your life such as dedicating time to mindfulness activities that can lower your stress or prioritizing anti-inflammatory foods such as fatty fish, leafy green and antioxidant fruit that can lower overall inflammation in your body. Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol, which can trigger flare-ups in some people.
GENTLE SKINCARE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE
Psoriasis skin is already inflamed and tender, so only use gentle products. Your barrier function has been broken, meaning that your skin needs more tender loving care in order not to irritate it further. Fragrances, sulfates and alcohol-containing products can trigger a flare-up and prolong recovery. Our Intensive Rescue Moisturiser is formulated specifically for very dry, cracked, and sensitive skin conditions like psoriasis. With 16 natural essential oils and extracts, it contains natural minerals that detoxify the skin while soothing natural ingredients provide intense nourishment to dry patches.
HYDRATION IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
Sufferers of Psoriasis lose moisture in their skin much faster, which is why those patches become thick and scaly. Keeping your skin consistently hydrated can help reduce the severity of flare-ups and make existing patches more manageable. The Intensive Rescue Spray offers instant hydration and relief that you can apply throughout the day. The natural ingredients are effective in fighting inflammation, itching and discomfort immediately. The Spray delivery enables you to treat patches of psoriasis without having to rub your skin and irritate them further.
THE PREBIOTIC BENEFIT
Your skin's microbiome plays a crucial role in managing the inflammation associated with psoriasis. When your skin's microbiome is unbalanced, it can worsen psoriasis symptoms and slow down healing. Feeding your skin with natural, prebiotic skincare products can help to soothe some of your symptoms and benefit your everyday skin health. Inulin in our Intensive Rescue Range works to feed the good bacteria on your skin which strengthens your skin's microbiome, supporting your skin's own healing and anti-inflammatory abilities.
