Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can feel like a curse: They appear without a warning, they stick around for a long time... and they make you feel itchy and uncomfortable pretty much 24/7. Worst of all, they can sometimes affect your face, which can take a toll on your self esteem.
They also make it harder to find beauty products, since they go hand in hand with super sensitive skin. You have to avoid ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, and mineral oils, as they can trigger inflammation. On the flip side, certain ingredients — such as steroids and topical retinoids — may help alleviate flare-ups. However, there's no one treatment that can calm all kinds of eczema and psoriasis: You need to build a regimen that will suit your specific needs (and you may even need to change it once in a while).
So to help you care for your extra-sensitive skin, we've put together a list of some of the top skin care products that will work great for psoriasis and/or eczema-prone skin.
This cleanser from CeraVe is practically legendary when it comes to cleaning and soothing sensitive skin. It won't irritate your skin or strip its natural protective oils, while it cleans your face from dirt and other impurities.
Here's another gentle cleanser that comes highly recommended: It moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft and refreshed. Plus, it's non-comedogenic and soap- and fragrance-free, which makes it perfect for your sensitive skin.
Looking for a sensitive skin-safe toner? Give this mist a spritz: It calms redness and sensitivity while it helps lock in hydration and primes your skin. It also helps in dealing with burning, itching, and discomfort (which is definitely something that people with psoriasis/eczema can benefit from).
Exfoliation is very important for skin with eczema and psoriasis, but it has to be done in a very gentle way. This soothing scrub is the perfect product to do the job — it provides exfoliation, moisture, and other nutrients that will help keep your skin happy. It's made with ingredients like organic honey which acts as a humectant, vitamin E for nourishment, and olive and jojoba oils for cleansing and soothing.
