Eczema & Psoriasis Body Care Cheat Sheet
Body Care Cheat Sheet
Progressing from irritated skin to smooth sailing can be a long journey. Sometimes, the list of things to identify, consider, avoid, and use becomes so long and complicated that creating a routine is like an enormous project of its own. Our focus on helping you find your healthiest, happiest skin means that we empathize with the challenges. In talking to medical professionals, customers like you, and product testers, we realized that simplicity counts. That’s why we created this simple cheat sheet to help you get the facts on eczema and psoriasis.
| Eczema | Psoriasis | |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. | Skin condition that changes the life cycle of skin cells. |
| Symptoms | Dry, red, irritated, scaly, thickened skin. | Skin plaques, “silver” scales, rough, red and raised skin. |
| How It Feels | Itching, moderate to extremely intense. | Itching, mild, occasional burning or stining. |
| Emollient Benefits | Calm inflammation, soothe itching, reduce redness | Soften skin scales, protect cracked skin, reduce itching |
| Good Natural Emollients | Aloe Vera, Calendula Oil, Camellia Oil, Jojoba Oil, Mango Butter, Oat Oil, Vitamin E. | Calendula Oil, Coconut Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Oat Oil, Prickly Pear Oil. |
| What to Avoid | Scratching, picking, external triggers, harsh detergents, cold weather, dry conditions, physical allergies, fragrances. | Scratching, picking, uncontrollable stress, harsh detergents, inflammatory foods, alcohol, fragrances. |
| Best Everyday Product | Moi or Bond | Tai Oil or Sky Moisturizer |
| Essential Routine Tips | Cleanse without detergents, and apply fragrance-free lotion or cream. In dry surroundings, moisturize frequently. | Cleanse without detergents, then frequently moisturize with a balm or salve that can soften hard scales and protect cracked skin. |
Use our simple chart as a starting point. Share it with a friend who is dealing with a new flare-up, or apply it as a template to record your own unique findings. With persistence, time, and ongoing organization, your daily care challenges will evolve into trusted patterns, allowing you to focus on the things in life that bring you joy, not frustration.
We are always here for you. We're aiming to help our community heal and feel comfortable in their skin—naturally!