Psoriasis Friendly Skincare

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It shows up as a rash that is itchy with silvery scales on any part of your body. Experts believe that the skin inflammation you see on people with psoriasis is actually the result of their immune system overreacting and attacking their healthy skin cells by mistake. Psoriasis is caused by your skin cells growing way too fast resulting in dry, scaly patches.

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Irish Owned

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No Synthetic Fragrances

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Organic Ingredients

Irish Owned

Recyclable Packaging

Award Winning Skincare

No Synthetic Fragrances

Psoriasis Friendly Routine

One thing to note about psoriasis is that it can’t be cured. However, your symptoms can be managed. It is essential that you have a daily skincare routine to help relieve your inflammation as well as hydrate your skin.

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Hempsoriasis Soothing Balm 50ml

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AHA Exfoliating Treatment 30ml

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Light Hydrating Moisturiser 50ml

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Hempsoriasis Soothing Balm 50ml

For psoriasis, eczema, dry or flaky skin

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Types of Psoriasis

Key Actives for Psoriasis

Aloe Vera

An excellent skin hydrator, which can help to reduce the frequency of acne breakouts and keep the skin quenched. Natural anti-inflammatory properties can help fight against surface acne.

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Jojoba Oil

A natural ingredient known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Topical application may help relieve dryness, flaking, itching, and related symptoms. High in fatty acids, it can be used to relieve irritation.

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Shea Butter

High levels of fatty acids and essential vitamins make this an excellent occlusive for dry, dehydrated skin unable to retain enough moisture on its own. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help heal dry and damaged skin.

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Glycerin

A plant-derived humectant that works to draw moisture out of the air into the skin, keeping the skin moisturised. It works to maintain the natural moisture barrier which defends the skin from environmental damage, dryness and irritation.

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Zinc

Zinc is an ingredient which can help with itching, redness, peeling skin and inflammation. It also works as a physical barrier against UV rays to prevents the skin from warming up.

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Tea Tree Oil

A natural oil known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which works to reduce bacteria on the skin's surface and calms red, inflamed skin caused by breakouts.

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Psoriasis 101

Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory skin condition where your skin cells reproduce at an accelerated rate which causes a buildup of dead skin cells. Skin cell production normally takes about a month but for people with psoriasis, this process is sped up to a few days which means there’s not enough time for skin to fall off and you’re left with red patches and silvery scales.

Psoriasis can often be triggered by an underlying illness or infection – because our immune system is attacking healthy cells by mistake, it manifests itself in the skin.

Psoriasis affects about 73,000 people in Ireland and about 2 in 100 people in the UK which is approximately over 1 million people. The severity of the condition varies and while it isn’t something that can be cured, it can be managed for a better quality of life.

We want you to know that at Poko, we are a firm believer that you are more than your skin and this condition shouldn’t define you as a whole. We’ve formulated products that we think will help you deal with your symptoms so that you can be more confident in your skin.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes itchy, inflamed patches of skin that form flakes and scales on any part of your body. In some cases, these can be sore and can be exacerbated by various factors from stress to a throat infection to heavy alcohol consumption to smoking. Psoriasis is a chronic condition and it cannot be cured.

This condition can show up as dry, inflamed and itchy, scaly skin and is a long term issue that goes through cycles of flare ups and times when symptoms subside.

There are several types of psoriasis:

Plaque psoriasis: This type of psoriasis is the most common form. They normally show up as dry, scaly skin and are more commonly found on elbows, knees, scalp and lower back but this can appear on any part of the body. The affected skin is raised, known as plaques, and can be itchy and sore.
Scalp Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis only shows up on the scalp and is one of the most common areas affected by psoriasis. This falls under plaque psoriasis so the affected skin, which is your scalp extending to your hairline to the skin behind your ears, are raised, itchy and scaly.
Nail psoriasis: This type of psoriasis only shows up on your nails, and can affect both your hands and feet. Tiny dents or pits can appear or may become loose. Nail discolouration is also common for people with nail psoriasis.
Guttate Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis is the second most common type of psoriasis and is more commonly found in children and teenagers. It appears on the skin as small red teardrop-sized patches on your arms, chest, legs and scalp. This is usually triggered by a strep throat infection.
Pustular Psoriasis: This is a rare type of psoriasis which shows up as blisters filled with pus. It can show up as widespread patches or can be confined to the palms of your hands or soles of your feet.
Inverse Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis mainly affects skin folds. They may appear on the skin fold of the groin, buttocks, armpits, genitals or under the breasts. This psoriasis shows up on the skin as bright, shiny, red patches. They normally show up as smooth and don’t have scales.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis is the least common but it is serious as it can cover your entire body. It normally shows up as a peeling rash and it may be accompanied by severe itching and burning.

No one knows what causes psoriasis. There is no accurate answer to this but researchers believe that your genes and the environment play a part in getting psoriasis. It is an immune system disorder where your cells attack your healthy skin cells by mistake which lead to your skin cells to turnover rapidly.

There are instances when psoriasis can be triggered by environmental factors such as infections, weather, skin injury, smoking, heavy drinking, or medications.

Depending on how severe your symptoms are, there are various ways you can treat psoriasis. If your psoriasis is severe and your body has not responded well to topical treatments, it might be best to speak with your GP and be referred to a dermatologist.

There are three types of treatments for people with psoriasis. They are:

Topical - creams, emollients and other ointments applied to your skin

Phototherapy - exposing your skin to ultraviolet light therapy

Systemic - oral and injected medications

For mild to moderate psoriasis, you can normally treat it topically with the use of creams. For any skincare product to work, you need to allow up to six weeks before you see a noticeable difference.

The important thing to remember is to find what works best for you and it can be a lot of trial and error.

At the end of the day, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and you need to maintain your overall health to prevent triggers or manage your flare ups. Adding vitamins on top of whatever treatments you decide may help with relieving symptoms of your psoriasis. Supplements that contain vitamins that have anti-inflammatory properties and that promote healthy cell growth may be beneficial to the health and condition of your skin.

No, it’s not the same as eczema. There are slight differences. Eczema usually starts young, in babies or children whereas psoriasis normally shows up in teens and adults. Eczema and psoriasis tend to appear the same where they both cause skin to appear red, inflamed and scaly however eczema causes an intense itch, which can get so bad that it can make you bleed while psoriasis could also be itchy but can also sting or burn.

The link between diet and psoriasis isn’t clear. There isn’t enough evidence to provide you with a definitive answer to this question. However, there are certain types of food that are known to cause inflammation throughout the body and as psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, in some people, this could potentially make their psoriasis symptoms worse.

For example, heavy alcohol consumption makes your liver work overtime and food such as dairy, pasta, rice, and pastries are known to trigger inflammation.

The best way to know for sure if what you eat affects your psoriasis is keeping a food diary. You’ll be able to recognise if or when flare ups happen according to what you’ve had.