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Your Guide to Healing Psoriasis

Learn how to begin healing naturally from within using the dietary changes that have helped thousands 

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is considered a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes a rapid build up of skin cells, resulting in inflamed, flaky patches on the surface of the skin. Typical psoriatic scales are silvery-white and these develop over thick, red patches which can often crack and bleed. Patches most commonly appear close to the joints - elbows, knees, knuckles etc. But psoriasis can in fact manifest anywhere on the skin's surface, including the scalp. 3% of the world's populations battles psoriasis, and variants of the disease are split into five common types; guttate, plaque, pustular, inverse and erythrodermic. 

How is psoriasis treated?

Common medical prescriptions for mild cases of psoriasis might include steroid creams, topical emollients, thick aqueous creams, vitamin d lotion, coal tar shampoos or light treatment. Whilst in more serious cases, immunosuppressant medication or biologics would be proposed by a dermatologist. Whilst these treatments can offer relief from symptoms, they often come with serious side effects and unfortunately none of them offer a long-term cure. 

How does my psoriasis treatment differ?

Rather than consider psoriasis a skin disease, I'm going to ask you to change the way you think about this condition. I believe psoriasis is a gut problem, the symptoms of which manifest on the surface of our skin. Think of the skin as a very visible barometer of our internal digestive health. Whilst doctors have denied this theory for a long time, scientific specialists are finally acknowledging the importance of the gut microbiome when it comes to skin conditions. A recent study by Doctor P Haines Ely even explores the theory that psoriasis is a bowel disease. When we change our way of thinking, we can also change the way in which we treat our skin .. and that begins within. The results I share on my Instagram page are from people following the 28 day plan in my best selling book Radiant. I believe a dietary and lifestyle approach combined with soothing, botanical topicals to be a gentle way of naturally treating our skin from within. 

How to Begin Treating Psoriasis Naturally

My name is Hanna Sillitoe. For twenty years I battled acne, eczema and psoriasis. I was on a repetitive cycle of steroid creams, greasy emollients and stinky coal tar shampoos, none of which ever offered much long term relief. I hated my skin. Not only were those red plaques irritating, itchy and painful, they impacted so much of my life.

Six years ago, exasperated and exhausted with the state of my skin, I went back to my doctor. This time he suggested immunosuppressant medication - essentially chemotherapy drugs. It was a route that petrified me. Moreover, this wasn't a cure. At best it would provide temporary remission, but once I stopped using the drug my doctor warned me my psoriasis would come back. I made a decision that day that there had to be another way.

The photos you see on my Instagram are from people who have followed the natural healing plan in my book Radiant, which involve dietary and lifestyle change. I'm a big believer that healing has to begin within. It starts with nourishing the gut microbiome. I believe good gut health to be crucial in healing skin disease.

Alongside a healthy dietary protocol, focusing on nourishing botanicals can help to soothe irritated, itchy skin topically. We absorb the products applied to our skin through the epidermis, so using gentle botanicals is a much kinder option all round.

Natural Skin and Hair Care Range for Psoriasis

Shampoo for Psoriasis

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For Dry or Damaged Hair. Aloe Vera, African Babassu Nut and Chamomile Extract with soothing colloidal oatmeal, which gently cleans without stripping your hair.

Body Cream for Psoriasis

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With Turmeric, Amazonian Cacay Seed oil, and Chia Seed extract, intensely hydrates without leaving skin feeling oily, for an instantly soft and smooth complexion

Suitable for soothing itchy irritated psoriasis

Skin Soothing Spray for Psoriasis

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Formulated for irritated, itchy skin. Blackcurrant, Sunflower and Ballon Oil With DefensilPlus™ designed to protect skin exposed to the elements and airborne allergens.

Conditioner for Psoriasis

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For Dry or Damaged Hair. Pomegranate and Blueberry Extract. With calming colloidal oatmeal, leaves hair looking hydrated, soft and tangle-free.

Vitamin D Boosting Cream for Psoriasis

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Boosts Vitamin D absorption. Frankincense Extract, Marula and African Baobab Seed. Expertly balanced to soften skin and protect against dryness, for a naturally healthy-looking glow.

Scar Minimising Oil for Psoriasis

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With Vitamin E, Avocado and Rosehip Oil. Formulated to help improve the appearance of scars and uneven skin tone

Skin Purity Tea

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A wonderfully cleansing blend of herbs to promote skin purity from within

Loose Leaf / Caffeine Free

Hydrating Cleanser for Psoriasis

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A soothing cleanser with Amaranth and Coconut Oil. To be used in place of your regular soap or shower gel. Applies as a light gel and washes off like a soothing milk. Works to cleanse and hydrate, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised.

Scalp Psoriasis Oil

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A soothing scalp blend of Argan, Black Seed and Grape Oils. Soothes and relieves flaky, itchy scalps. Suitable for sensitive skin and scalps.

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