Psoriasis and essential oils: precautions
Essential oils can be used to alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis.Warning ! Remember to dilute and never apply them directly on the lesions , as these concentrated oils can also cause severe inflammation reactions .
Better to seek advice from their pharmacist or doctor before using such oils .
Against psoriasis , it may be advisable to use , for example in the bath water :
the essential oil of lavender,
essential oil of geranium ,
essential oil of rosewood ,
the essential oil contained in laurel Aleppo soap .
Note : do not over thirty drops in the bath water .
Psoriasis and soft oils
With essential oils, people with psoriasis will use in the bath soothing oils that reduce inflammation and dryness of the skin.
The oils are recommended :
sweet almond oil,
macadamia oil ,
Castor oil.
These oils can limit the drying of the skin after bathing.
They do not exempt :
apply moisturizing creams or emollients ,
and practice of skin care .