From Flare to Flair: Feel Better in Your Skin
- Julie Eskridge ~ Wellspring of Hope
- May 19
- 9 min read
Updated: May 26

PSORIASIS is a skin condition characterized by patches of red, scaly skin. The common most affected areas are elbows, knees, scalp, back, face, palms and feet. But other areas can be affected as well. Psoriasis does not have a known cure but there are many natural ways to soothe flare-up symptoms.
First and foremost, please seek advice from your dermatologist! They can tell if your symptoms are showing eczema, psoriasis or an allergic reaction. Then give these incredible Young Living products a try to soothe your skin.
[Print off a FREE Tracker Journal at the end of this blog.]
🌿 Testimony #1 – Lavender & Frankincense Relief
"I had been struggling with dry, flaky patches for years. After adding Lavender and Frankincense with V-6 oil into my nightly routine, my skin became calmer and noticeably less red. I applied it after a lukewarm shower, and the soothing relief was immediate!"— Megan R.
🌿 Testimony #2 – Inner Support with NingXia Red & Sulfurzyme
"Topical solutions helped, but when I started drinking NingXia Red daily and added Sulfurzyme, I noticed a big difference from the inside out. My skin looked healthier, and my flare-ups decreased in intensity."— Lori M.
🌿 Testimony #3 – Rose Ointment for Gentle Hydration
"During a major flare, everything irritated my skin—except Rose Ointment. It was the only thing gentle enough to use. I added a drop of Helichrysum to it, and the combination brought moisture without burning."— Danielle K.
🌿 Testimony #4 – Forgiveness Blend + Emotional Balance
"I started applying Forgiveness oil over my liver area and journaling daily. I had no idea how much emotional stress was impacting my skin. The combo of emotional release and oils made a visible difference!"— Erin B.
When Your Skin Speaks:
Understanding the Deeper Messages Behind Psoriasis Flare-Ups
When your body experiences a psoriasis flare-up, it’s sending a clear signal that something internally is off balance. Psoriasis isn’t just a skin issue—it’s often a message from deeper systems, especially your immune, gut, and emotional health.
What Your Body Might Be Saying:
1. “I’m Overwhelmed with Inflammation”
Psoriasis is an inflammatory autoimmune response. The immune system is attacking healthy skin cells by mistake.
Possible Triggers: Stress, processed foods, infections, toxins, allergies - just to name a few.
2. “My Gut Needs Support”
The gut-skin connection is real. Dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria), leaky gut, or poor digestion can trigger skin issues.
Clue: Flare-ups after sugar, gluten, or dairy may suggest gut involvement.
3. “I Need Emotional Release”
Emotional stress, trauma, or repressed emotions (especially anger, grief, or shame) can exacerbate psoriasis.
Energetically, psoriasis can be linked to feeling rejected, irritated or not letting yourself “shed” the past.
4. “My Detox Pathways Are Blocked”
If the liver, kidneys, or lymph system are sluggish, toxins may try to exit through the skin.
Clue: You may feel fatigued, puffy, or foggy before a flare.
🌿 Holistic Interpretation
Psoriasis is your body’s way of saying:
“Hey, I’m trying to keep up, but I need help detoxing, calming down, and resetting from the inside out.” When your body is experiencing a skin flare-up, it is trying to tell you something.
Natural Ways to Soothe Psoriasis Systems
While moisturizing is important for managing psoriasis issues, smothering flare-ups with heavy, greasy moisturizers can actually make things worse. Here's why:
1. Traps Heat and Irritation: Thick creams can trap heat and sweat against the skin, which may increase inflammation and itchiness—especially during a flare-up.
2. Blocks Breathability: Psoriasis-affected skin needs to breathe. Occlusive (sealant-like) moisturizers may block airflow, making the skin feel more suffocated and reactive.
3. Can Disrupt Natural Healing: The body is trying to shed and renew skin during a flare. Smothering the area may interfere with the shedding process and slow down cell turnover.
4. Ingredients May Aggravate: Some heavy moisturizers contain petroleum, synthetic fragrance, or alcohols that can irritate already inflamed skin.
Daily Internal Options
BALANCE PH:
Add a drop of Young Living Lemon Vitality essential oil in an 18-20oz glass or stainless-steel container then fill with FILTERED* water and drink it right when you get up in the morning to calm excessive acidic PH in the body. *(If you're not drinking filtered water, then you become the filter!)
Alkalime is a precisely balanced, natural alkalizing supplement formulated to:
Help balance desirable pH levels in the body
Supports digestive comfort and gut health
Reduces overall acidic stress, which can aggravate inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis
Since many people with psoriasis have an acidic internal environment, improving alkalinity can help reduce flare-ups over time.
Follow directions on package. Cautions and Warnings: Not recommended for sodium-restricted diets. Keep out of reach of children.
SUPPORT FOR DETOX & INFLAMMATION:
NingXia Red Juice is high in antioxidants to combat oxidative stress (the #1 enemy of our cells) Drink 1 - 2oz every day. You may add to water or smoothies.
MultiGreens is a chlorophyll-rich, essential oil-infused supplement that:
Supports immune system balance
Provides antioxidant protection
Nourishes cells with bioavailable greens, bee pollen, and essential oils
Promotes detoxification, which is key for clearer skin
It’s especially helpful for individuals needing nutritional support to repair skin and modulate inflammatory responses.
Life 9 Probiotic – A healthy gut supports a healthy immune response and skin clarity.
MORE NATURAL (OPTIONS) FROM YOUNG LIVING
Sulfurzyme (powder or capsules) – Contains MSM and wolfberry; supports connective tissue and detox. Capsules: Follow directions on package.
Add 1 teaspoon powder to your NingXia Red drink!
Green Omega 3 soft gels contain one of the highest amounts of DHA and EPA from a pure plant source—marine algae - for inflammation support. No more fishy burps!
Ningxia Greens - daily dose of fruits and greens is as simple as scooping our superfood powder into your favorite drink. Add 1 scoop to your daily smoothie, juice, protein shakes, or even water for a quick and easy way to get your nutrients!
Detoxzyme - Enzyme blend to help detoxify and promote healthy digestion, support gut and liver function.
External Products to Support Skin Health
During a psoriasis flare-up, it’s actually very wise to think about what you're putting on the skin—especially in terms of thickness and how it affects heat and moisture regulation.
Rose Ointment:
Very rich and occlusive. It forms a thick barrier on the skin.
Pro: Excellent for sealing in moisture, especially in very dry or cracked areas after the flare has calmed down.
Con: During an active flare, it may trap heat and worsen inflammation, since the skin often needs to breathe and cool down.
Lavender Hand and Body Lotion:
Lighter texture. Absorbs more easily without creating a heavy seal.
Pro: Contains Lavender, which is naturally calming and soothing to irritated skin.
Better for active flares, especially if the skin is warm, red, or itchy.
✅ Best Strategy:
Use Lavender Lotion during the flare-up to calm and hydrate.
Use Rose Ointment after the flare has calmed down to deeply nourish and protect healing skin.
MORE NATURAL (OPTIONS) FROM YOUNG LIVING
Apply a small amount to affected areas 1–3 times daily. Always do a patch test first, especially during a flare-up.
Animal Scents Ointment – Despite the name, it's great for human skin too—very protective and moisturizing.
LavaDerm Cooling Mist – Calms itching and soothes irritated skin.
CBD Calm Roller or Muscle Rub – For inflammation and itch relief (THC-free, broad-spectrum hemp).
V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex – Ideal for diluting oils and deeply moisturizing.
Vitamin E oil from Amazon (extra antioxidant skin support)
Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner for scalp support
FORGIVENESS ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
The Forgiveness essential oil blend from Young Living offers powerful emotional and energetic support—especially important for people dealing with chronic conditions like psoriasis, which can be triggered or worsened by stress, emotional trauma, and unresolved tension.
How Forgiveness May Help Psoriasis Flare-Ups:
Emotional Healing: Psoriasis is often linked to stress and emotional burdens. Forgiveness oil helps release anger, guilt, and resentment—emotions that can weigh heavily on the body and manifest in the skin.
Nervous System Soothing: The blend includes oils like Rose, Melissa, and Frankincense that calm the central nervous system, reducing cortisol levels and tension that may trigger inflammation.
Energetic Reset: Applying Forgiveness over the heart, on the spine, or inhaling it can shift the limbic system’s stress patterns—often an overlooked key to chronic skin issues.
Reduces Stress, a major psoriasis trigger
Supports Detoxification, especially liver pathways
Calms and Nourishes the skin directly when applied with a carrier oil
Promotes Emotional Peace, which lowers inflammatory stress chemicals (like cortisol)
The Forgiveness™ blend from Young Living is not only emotionally supportive but also contains oils that may help with skin conditions like psoriasis, especially when paired with lifestyle support and other supplements like AlkaLime and MultiGreens. Here's a breakdown of each essential oil in Forgiveness:
🌿 Forgiveness™ Blend Oil Breakdown for Psoriasis Support
Essential Oil | Key Benefits (Specific to Psoriasis Support) |
Melissa | Powerfully calming; supports the nervous system and helps reduce stress, which is a common psoriasis trigger. |
Geranium | Balances hormones, supports skin regeneration, and helps reduce inflammation. |
Frankincense | Known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to support cellular regeneration and immune modulation. |
Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood | Highly soothing for the skin, deeply hydrating, and emotionally grounding; aids in spiritual peace and skin repair. |
Coriander | Helps balance blood sugar and hormones, supports the liver and skin detox pathways. |
Bergamot | Calming to the nervous system, may reduce flare-ups triggered by stress; also supports clear skin. |
Lemon | Cleansing and detoxifying for the liver and lymphatic system — both vital in skin health and reducing flare-ups. |
Ylang Ylang | Supports emotional balance and cardiovascular health; helps manage stress and reduce inflammation. |
Jasmine | Emotionally uplifting; supports skin elasticity and reduces stress hormones linked to skin issues. |
Helichrysum | Promotes skin repair and regeneration; anti-inflammatory and often used in high-end skin care for eczema/psoriasis. |
Roman Chamomile | Very calming and anti-inflammatory; traditionally used to soothe irritated, sensitive, or dry skin. |
Palmarosa | Hydrating, antimicrobial, and skin regenerating; often used in natural skin treatments for psoriasis or eczema. |
Rose | High-frequency oil that supports deep emotional healing; also rich in antioxidants that nourish the skin. |
🌿 Suggested Use for Psoriasis Support:
Topical: Apply over the liver area (right side under rib cage) and heart center to support emotional detox.
Aromatic: Diffuse during journaling, prayer, or reflection time—especially if there's emotional stress contributing to flare-ups.
Affirmation Pairing: “I release the past. I choose to heal.”
💧 Forgive & Flourish Psoriasis Support Roller 💧
Here’s a calming roller blend recipe using Forgiveness and complementary Young Living oils to help soothe emotional stress and support your skin and nervous system:
10 ml roller bottle
Ingredients:
8 drops Forgiveness™ blend
3 drops Frankincense (skin cell regeneration)
2 drops Lavender (calms inflammation and itching)
1 drop Helichrysum (powerful for skin repair)
Fill with carrier oil (such as jojoba or Young Living’s V-6 oil)
🌿 How to Use:
Roll along spine, wrists, and bottom of feet 2–3 times daily
For direct skin support, roll gently around psoriasis patches (not directly on broken or raw skin)
Inhale deeply after application to support emotional balance
This roller supports both the emotional roots (stress, resentment, overwhelm) and the physical flare-ups associated with psoriasis.
PEACEFUL RELEASE: ANOTHER AMAZING SUPPORT ROLLER
10 ml roller bottle
4 drops Forgiveness™ – emotional release & heart healing
3 drops Lavender – calming, skin-soothing
3 drops Frankincense – grounding, spiritual uplift
2 drops Roman Chamomile – nervous system support
1 drop Myrrh – skin repair + deep emotional balance
Top off with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or your favorite carrier oil
Apply to:
Wrists
Heart center
Behind ears
Soles of feet (especially before bed)
Optional: Pair with the affirmation — “I allow peace to settle into every cell of my body.”
Let's Track Your Flare-Ups
"What gets tracked gets understood—when you journal your journey, you discover your body's patterns and give yourself the power to heal."

How to Use the Tracker:
Print or use digitally — whichever works best for your routine.
Fill it out daily, ideally in the evening:
Foods Eaten – Be specific (ingredients, snacks, drinks, take pics of labels if needed)
Physical Symptoms – Note any itching, redness, flaking, pain, fatigue, etc.
Emotional State – Mood, stress levels, emotional triggers.
Topical/Oil Support – What you applied and when.
Environmental Exposure – Pollen, weather, pets, cleaning products.
Daily Reflection – Any patterns, wins, or stressors to note.
How Long to Use the Tracker:
Minimum: 21 days – This helps capture patterns around your body’s natural cycles and external triggers.
Ideal: 30–60 days – You’ll start noticing connections between certain foods, emotions, or products and flare-ups.
Bonus Tip: When you notice improvement, keep using the journal weekly to maintain skin health and catch subtle shifts before a flare happens.
TESTIMONIES
Everyone's DNA is different so what may work for some, may only marginally work for others. Here are a few testimonies on some other Young LIving products to soothe your skin.
🌿 Testimony #1 – Lavender & Frankincense Relief
"I had been struggling with dry, flaky patches for years. After adding Lavender and Frankincense with V-6 oil into my nightly routine, my skin became calmer and noticeably less red. I applied it after a lukewarm shower, and the soothing relief was immediate!"— Megan
🌿 Testimony #2 – Inner Support with NingXia Red & Sulfurzyme
"Topical solutions helped, but when I started drinking NingXia Red daily and added Sulfurzyme, I noticed a big difference from the inside out. My skin looked healthier, and my flare-ups decreased in intensity."— Lori M.
🌿 Testimony #3 – Rose Ointment for Gentle Hydration
"During a major flare, everything irritated my skin—except Rose Ointment. It was the only thing gentle enough to use. I added a drop of Helichrysum to it, and the combination brought moisture without burning."— Danielle K.
🌿 Testimony #4 – Forgiveness Blend + Emotional Balance
"I started applying Forgiveness oil over my liver area and journaling daily. I had no idea how much emotional stress was impacting my skin. The combo of emotional release and oils made a visible difference!"— Erin B.
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Be wise... Be well... Be wyld,

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