Solutions for psoriasis

the basics

Twice a day: Gentle cleanser

Recommended cleansers: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser; Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser; Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild; Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser; Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Cleanser for Normal to Very Dry Skin; Paula’s Choice One Step Face Cleanser for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin.

TWICE a day: Toner with antioxidants, skin-identical identical ingredients, cell­communicating ingredients

Recommended toners: Pevonia Botanica Sensitive Skin Lotion; MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Spray; Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner; Paula’s Choice Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner.

ONCE A DAY: Use a BHA (salicylic acid) lotion, liquid, or gel

Recommended BHA products: Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion; Serious Skin Care Clarify Acne Medication Clarifying Treatment; Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion; Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel; Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Liquid; Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Gel.

ONCE OR TWICE A DAY: A medicated topical cream, lotion, or gel with active ingredients designed for treating psoriasis

DAYTIME: Sunscreen either in foundation or a moisturizer

Recommended daytime moisturizers with sunscreen: Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion with UV Protection SPF 15; Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti­Oxidant Lotion SPF 15, for Oily Skin; Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 30; Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Daily Mattifying Lotion with SPF 15 & Antioxidants; Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 & Antioxidants. Recommended foundations with sunscreen: L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup SPF 17; Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Custom Face Perfector Cream Compact Foundation SPF 18; Prescriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Makeup SPF 15; Paula’s Choice All Bases Covered Foundation SPF 15; Paula’s Choice Best Face Forward Foundation SPF 15.

NIGHTTIME: Moisturizer with antioxidants, skin-identical identical ingredients, cell­communicating ingredients

Recommended Moisturizers: Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer (three versions available depending on skin type); SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer; Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Cream; Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Moisture Gel.

Updated: September 23, 2015 — 12:55 pm