Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects 125 million people worldwide. It is characterized by scaly red patches in several places on the body. The daily lives of those affected are largely impacted because there is no definitive cure. What if essential oils could play a beneficial role in supporting affected skin? Discover the action of essential oils on psoriasis.
What Is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a sometimes very debilitating dermatosis. It is characterized by erythematous-scaly episodes (red and flaky skin) most often located on the elbows, knees, in the sacral region and on the scalp. Psoriasis develops in outbreaks, most often after increases in stress, and proves very difficult to treat for contemporary dermatology.
Soothing DIY Blend
In his bestseller "Aromatherapy", Dominique Baudoux gives us a formula based on essential oils diluted in Calendula Virgin Plant Oil to soothe flaky, red skin. Here is the recipe:
- Ravintsara Essential Oil: 1 drop
- Rose Geranium Essential Oil: 1 drop
- German Chamomile Essential Oil: 2 drops
- Myrrh Essential Oil: 1 drop
- Calendula Virgin Plant Oil Macerate: 3 drops
This mixture of approximately 0.5 ml can be used for two daily local applications on the affected area. To have more and prepare everything in advance, you can multiply the quantities by 10 and store in an amber glass bottle.
Warning: this recipe is, however, very concentrated and is not suitable for children, sensitive subjects, or very large affected areas.
In this formula, we notice the presence of astringent essential oils (which promote healing of the skin) such as Geranium but also certain cleansing and purifying essential oils: Geranium and Ravintsara.
Finally, we note the presence of German Chamomile. This essential oil plays a calming role to help soothe feelings of itchiness.
Myrrh DIY Blend
Myrrh, or Commiphora myrrha, is essential for itchy, flaky skin. Its complex biochemical composition does not really explain it, but ethnopharmacy reports its extraordinary regenerating support for skin that has been effected by psoriasis or eczema. It is also sometimes recommended alone, or in combination with frankincense or spikenard.
Soothing DIY Gel with Myrrh
In this gel recipe, the essential oils are dosed at 4% for psoriasis in children and adults:
- Spikenard Essential Oil: 0.5 ml
- Myrrh Essential Oil: 1 ml
- Roman Chamomile Essential Oil: 1 ml
- Frankincense Essential Oil: 0.5 ml
- Blue Tansy Essential Oil: 0.5 ml
- Rosemary ct Verbenone Essential Oil: 0.5 ml
- Tamanu Virgin Plant Oil: 3 ml
- Argan Virgin Plant Oil: 3 ml
- Aloe Vera Gel: 90 ml
Blend together and apply twice daily on affected areas.
