Breaking Free from Topical Steroids: A Natural Approach to Healing

For those struggling with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, topical steroids often seem like a lifesaver. They provide quick relief from itching and inflammation, but long-term use can come with a hefty price. At Arcade Skincare, we believe in the power of natural healing and want to empower you to take control of your skin's health.

Topical steroids are an effective treatment for a range of skin conditions. However, over-use, over-dependence and over-prescription of these medications can lead to some severe side effects.

The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Steroid Use

While topical steroids offer temporary relief, prolonged use can lead to:

• Thinning of the skin: Steroids can weaken the skin's structure, making it more prone to damage and bruising.

• Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) / Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW): This debilitating condition can occur when you try to stop using steroids, causing intense redness, burning, itching, and even oozing skin.

• Dependence:  Your skin can become reliant on steroids, making it difficult to manage symptoms without them.

• Increased sensitivity:  Your skin may become hypersensitive to triggers like heat, cold, and certain fabrics.

  
  

Empowering Your Skin's Natural Healing with Natural Emollients

If you're experiencing topical steroid withdrawal or looking to reduce your reliance on steroids, natural emollients can be your allies in this journey. Here's how they help:

• Soothe and repair: Plant-based oils like babassu oil, hempseed oil, and shea butter provide deep hydration and nourishment, supporting the skin's natural barrier function.

• Reduce inflammation: Ingredients like calendula and arnica possess anti-inflammatory properties to calm irritated skin.

• Promote healing:  Natural emollients can help accelerate skin cell regeneration and repair damaged skin.

• Minimize withdrawal symptoms: By providing intense hydration and reducing inflammation, natural emollients can help ease the discomfort of topical steroid withdrawal.

Tips for Transitioning to Natural Skincare:

• Gradual reduction:  If you're using topical steroids, work with your doctor to gradually reduce your usage.

• Moisturize frequently:  Apply natural emollients liberally and often to keep your skin hydrated.

• Identify triggers:  Pay attention to what triggers your skin condition and try to avoid those factors.

• Be patient:  Healing takes time. Be kind to yourself and your skin throughout the process.

Arcade Skincare: Supporting Your Journey to Healthy Skin

At Arcade Skincare, we formulate our products with carefully selected natural ingredients to support your skin's health and resilience. We believe that nature provides the best solutions for long-term skin wellness.

We have carefully formulated and curated a range of products to help you make the transition to natural skincare.

Our Skin Fix Creams are packed with natural emollients, humectants and skin barrier-enhancing ingredients. Use the Skin Fix Cream on problem areas and apply liberally several times a day. The Skin Fix Cream will not only hydrate the skin, it will soften it by gently removing dry, dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It also enhances and protects the skin barrier, ensuring moisture is locked in keeping the skin soft, supple and flexible.

Skin Fix Cream - a hydrating, barrier repair cream for use on eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

Lock hydration in and keep your skin soft and supple with a natural, 100% plant-based balm. The Hydrate & Repair Balm is a 100% natural emollients, crafted with shea butter, babassu oil, argan oil, hempseed oil and infused with calendula and arnica extracts. It will reduce irritation, reduce itching and keep the skin soft, supple, hydrated and provides an intense hit of soothing nourishment with each use.

Hydrate & Repair Balm - a 100% natural emollient for use on dry skin. Helps combat symptoms of eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions.

Take the First Step

Explore our range of natural emollients and discover the gentle power of nature. We're here to support you on your journey to healthier, happier skin.