This is definitely one of the top psoriasis products I have used on my skin that is available over-the-counter. The product is a higher price point than some creams and it does ship from Australia. However, I would highly recommend this cream to anyone looking for help with itchiness, flakiness, and redness alongside their medical treatments for psoriasis. Nr. 2 magic property is that licorice is a potent anti-inflammatory. Glabridin has also some soothing properties but the main active anti-inflammatory component is glycyrrhizin. It’s used to treat several skin diseases that are connected to inflammation including atopic dermatitis, rosacea or eczema. White Tea Extract: Researchers at Kingston University in 2009 showed thatwhite teaextract had superioranti-inflammatory, antioxidant,anti-collagenase, andanti-elastase properties and out- performed the 20 other herbs used in the study. Today the extractis used in creams and lotions to reduce wrinkles, eliminate sun damage and replenish firmness. Willow Bark Extract: Is used in skin and personal care products for its soothing, anti-inflammatory and conditioning properties. Rich in antioxidants, it reduces redness and irritation and helps remove excess oil. It also is beneficial in gently eliminating the appearance of flaking skin while preventing build up of dead skin cells. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera) Extract*,Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)* Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*,Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract*, Urtica dioica (Nettle) Extract*, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka Honey) Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Extract*, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Glyceryl Sterate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract*, Tapoica Starch, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract*.

White Tea Extract: Researchers at Kingston University in 2009 showed that white tea extract had superior anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-collagenase, and anti-elastase properties and out- performed the 20 other herbs used in the study. Today the extract is used in creams and lotions to reduce wrinkles, eliminate sun damage and replenish firmness. The saturated nature of coconut oil also means that it is a heavy-duty-oil ideal for dry skin types. A double-blind research confirmed that extra virgin coconut oilis as effective in treating xerosis (aka very dry skin) as mineral oil.Another study found that coconut oil is more effective than mineral oil in treatingmild to moderate atopic dermatitis (aka eczema) in children.Mother Nature also created wax esters but for a totally different purpose. Chemically, a wax ester is a fatty acid + a fatty alcohol, one long molecule. Wax esters are on the outer surface of several plant leaves to give them environmental protection. 25-30% of human sebum is also wax esters to give uspeople environmental protection.

Manuka Honey Extract: Manuka Honey has shown to have superior skin hydrating properties with its ability to draw moisture into the skin. Its role in the acceleration of skin barrier repair has resulted in much research conducted to investigate the benefits of its wound healing, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory propertiesThere is one more important thing to mention: RR oil is famous for containing the miracle active, tretinoin. Though Wikipedia puts RR and RC oil under the same article called asRose hip seed oil, the referenced research about tretinoin content examines onlyRosa Rubiginosa. We looked for a research paper explicitly stating that Rosa Canina also contains tretinoin, but could not find one, so we can neither deny nor confirm it. What we could find is a paper mentioning the tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (pro-vitamin A) content of Rosa Canina oil that givesit some nice antioxidant properties. Rosa Rubiginosa that is a synonym forRosa Eglanteria and forRosa Mosqueta. We will call it RR from now on. Calm Cream is formulated to be ultra-soothing and nourishing to relieve dry, itchy and irritated skin. Each active ingredient has been selected for its anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and wound healing properties. Provides symptomatic relief to calm stressed skin fast, ideal for skin types prone to mild | moderate psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. Alcohol and fragrance free.

A few weeks ago, Sydney based brand Allay Organics got in touch and asked if I would like to try their Calm Cream. I looked into their products and was keen to try it out. Third, jojoba oil moisturizes the skin through a unique dual action:on the one hand, it mixes with sebum and forms a thin, non-greasy, semi-occlusive layer; on the other hand, it absorbs into the skin through pores and hair follicles thendiffuses into the intercellular spaces of the outer layer of the skin to make it soft and supple. Marshmallow Extract: Marshmallow is a natural skin care super ingredient with a high percentage of mucilage. It has amazing moisturising, calming and softening properties that counter balance the effects of dry skin. It has been used of thousands of years as an anti-irritant and perfect for sensitive skin.Licorice Extract: Has been used historically to treat, soothe and heal skin eruptions for conditions such as psoriasis and herpetic lesions. Licorice extract contains glycyrrhizin, an acid that assists in the increase of natural steroid hormones in skin. It inhibits cortisol breakdown thereby potentially restoring normal levels in the body Free from Steroids, Parabens, Fragrances, Colours, Alcohol, Paraffin, Mineral oils, Petrochemicals, Palm Oil, Sorbitol, Silicones, PEGS, Balsam of Peru and Essential Oils Over 10 years, Julie worked on developing a combination of ingredients used in the Allay Organics Calm Cream which provide relief for dry, itchy and reactive skin. After a few weeks, I noticed that my psoriasis was less red and irritated than it had been. I didn’t feel the side-effects that can come with psoriasis such as much such as itchiness and flakiness anymore either which was a huge bonus! Vitamin D3: Helps support and promote healthy skin structure and function. Its deficiency is related to a diverse number of skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, acne, rosacea, and skin cancer. It has a potentially significant anti-inflammatory and anti-infective role for improving the symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis and is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of a variety of skin diseases