Stress, fatigue… and psoriasis reappears!

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects approximately 1 to 2% of the French population, mainly between the ages of 20 and 60 (although sometimes some children are affected).

Psoriasis is neither of allergic origin, nor contagious, nor linked to poor hygiene. We know, however, that there is a genetic predisposition (several genes seem to be involved) since in 30% of cases, the patient has a family member already affected.

Although often mild, this disease can affect daily life sick people, especially in terms of aesthetics with visible lesions in the form of rounded and irritated red plaques, covered with thick white scaling (peeling) films.

Psoriasis evolves by outbreaks which are more or less frequent from one person to another. Most of the time, the symptoms reappear during episodes of stress, fatigue, change of life, associated illness.

Psoriasis attacks are often treated with local creams based on corticosteroids or calcipotriol.

However, some essential oils can help reduce symptoms.

Essential oils to soothe crises

L’Roman chamomile essential oil is a good solution in case of psoriasis.

First of all because it has soothing properties: however, psoriasis is an emotional disease whose crises can occur during stressful events.

Then because it soothes the itching.

It can be associated with the essential oil of Roman Chamomile fromfine lavender essential oil which soothes the inflammatory reaction of the skin, which heals and regenerates it.

Likewise, thePatchouli essential oil is also very effective in case of psoriasis to calm itching and irritation.

A natural preparation against psoriasis

These essential oils should not be applied pure to the skin: they must be diluted in a vegetable oil.

In practice

Prepare a solution, in a 100 ml bottle, with 40 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil, 40 drops of fine Lavender essential oil and 40 drops of Patchouli essential oil, supplementing with oil sweet almond vegetable.

Apply a few drops of the mixture to the affected areas, 3 times a day, for 3 weeks.

This solution should be stored away from light and heat for a maximum of 3 to 6 months.

The little trick

You can also put a few drops of each of these essential oils in your bath water.

Practical information

Precaution for use

Like all essential oils, these essential oils should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by people with epilepsy.

They should also not be used in children under 7 years of age.