Psoriasis
Building a Gentle Routine for Psoriasis
Five simple steps to follow morning and night when your skin is in a flare — plus what to skip until things calm down.
Psoriasis flares can feel impossible to predict — but a calm, consistent routine gives your skin a fighting chance. Here are the five steps we recommend across our community of dermatologists and customers.
1. Start with warmth, not heat
Hot showers strip the barrier. Aim for lukewarm water and keep showers under 8 minutes during a flare.
2. Cleanse, don’t scrub
Choose a sulfate-free cleanser like our Whisper Cleansing Gel. Apply with your hands — no washcloths or scrub brushes.
3. Apply moisturizer to damp skin
The 3-minute window after bathing is gold. A barrier-supporting cream traps water that would otherwise evaporate.
4. Treat plaques nightly
A targeted balm with low-percentage salicylic acid (like Lumen Calm Balm) gently softens scaling without thinning the skin.
5. Protect during the day
Mineral SPF is essential — sunburn is one of the most common psoriasis triggers.
