Day 3: Ways to take better care of your skin

Consider this your mini psoriasis skin care guide.

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DAY 3 OF 3 Your skin requires unique care when you have psoriasis. Knowing what to do — and what not to do — every day can relieve discomfort, reduce flares, and help you glow a little brighter. Potential irritants to avoid Common shower and grooming habits are known to cause dry, itchy, painful skin among people with psoriasis. These include: • taking long, hot showers (aim for 5- to 10-minute warm or cool showers) • roughly scrubbing your body while washing • shaving with a dull blade or intense pressure against your skin • frequently removing hair by shaving, waxing, or tweezing Avoiding harsh and drying ingredients in your skin care products, such as fragrances, alcohols, or sodium lauryl sulfate, can also make a big difference. You may have the best luck with products created for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. And it may sound obvious, but toss any soaps, shampoos, or body washes that trigger your flare-ups. Ways to boost your skin health Certain behaviors could help improve the look and feel of your skin. You may want to try: • using gentle facial moisturizers specifically for people with psoriasis • protecting your skin with sunblock • following a psoriasis-friendly skin care routine in the mornings and evenings • washing your hair with medicated shampoos • hydrating your skin with urea creams and lotions • keeping your makeup brushes clean to avoid infection • applying any prescription topicals to your skin right after a shower Looking for new products to add to your daily routine and don't know where to start? Many online stores offer filter functionality that allows you to search by condition, product type, or brand. For example, Optum Now lets you sort by categories like "Eczema & Psoriasis," "Lotions & Creams," or "Pain Relief Devices." Find Psoriasis-Friendly Products While these tips can help, the goal is to find — and do — whatever works best for you. Check out our Psoriasis Skin Care Guide for more advice. Let's move forward — together We hope you learned something new about how to prevent flares and take better care of your skin over the last 3 days. Remember that you're never alone — there are so many ways to find support and feel relief. If you're not already subscribed, you'll start to receive our Psoriasis newsletter every Tuesday and Thursday with more resources that can help you manage your well-being. Keep your eye out for the next edition coming soon. We'd love to know what you thought about this miniseries. Share your feedback with us at newsletters@healthline.com. Want to keep learning?   7 Things to Avoid Putting on Your Skin with Psoriasis READ ON   Reasons Why Your Psoriasis Treatment Isn't Working READ ON   Can You Receive Disability Benefits for Psoriasis? READ ON Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. © 2024 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707