Living with psoriasis during the colder months
Skin conditions such as psoriasis can be exhausting and crippling. Especially as flare ups become more prominent over the colder months.
Winter psoriasis usually starts on the elbows and scalp, in circular areas of red and darker skin. They tend to be covered with a white hard layer of skin sometimes looking scaly and can be quite dense and coarse. They can crack and bleed and leave itchy sore like areas over the skin.
If you’re suffering from psoriasis, you’re not alone.
Approximately, two percent of the population suffers from the condition. The cause of psoriasis is unknown, whilst it commonly appears between the ages of ten and thirty and the condition is usually (not always) triggered by stress, skin damage, illness and bacterial infections.
Why does my scalp psoriasis get worse during winter?
Whilst stress and low immune systems are a common cause of flare ups, a change in weather can also bring discomfort. Low levels of exposure to the sunlight’s ultraviolet rays are known to worsen the symptoms of psoriasis. In winter, the shorter days mean less ultraviolet light for our scalps – combined with our need for the comfort of a cosy hat, sheltering our scalps further from the sunlight.
Consider the environment we keep indoors, the colder damp day give way to us popping on the central heating during autumn and winter months - before you know it your summer routine is no longer working its magic.
Can Olsson Haircare help those with scalp psoriasis?
Ditching the itch with scalp psoriasis isn’t easy. At Olsson Haircare we have formulated a range of products with sensitivities such as psoriasis in mind. Our psoriasis friendly shampoo, has been know to help many who suffer from psoriasis. Labelled as "unlikley to cause a reaction" our Allergy UK approval is a testament to our dedication to helping those with sensitivities like scalp psoriasis.
“I suffer from psoriasis and Olsson Haircare brings a sense of normality to my routine – I no longer worry about the ‘itch, to itch’ post shampoo!” Jessica Barnes.
Have a question?
Submit your query to us. We're keen to support you. Answered directly by the Olsson Haircare team and our network of professional Stylists and Chemists.
Ask a question | Order a patch testTrying new products to help alleviate psoriasis is exciting and scary at the same time.
At Olsson Haircare we offer a patch test for our shampoo and conditioner because we fully understand the disappointment of spending money on a product for it not to suit you.
Formulated with sensitive types in mind, Olsson Haircare is no compromise, high-performance haircare range known to help those suffering from Psoriasis. Perfect if you find beauty products tend to make you itch, cause redness or trigger allergic reactions.
Frequently asked questions
Asthma, allergies & scalp sensitivities
I suffer from asthma. How can I be sure your products will be safe for me to use?
Our haircare experts have designed all Olsson products specifically with asthma and allergy sufferers in mind, avoiding key allergens such as colour, perfume and other ingredients thought to trigger allergic reactions. It has been recommended by the Asthma Allergy Nordic and Allergy UK, so you can be sure it’s safe to use if you have asthma.
I find my scalp gets itchy and irritated usually often after shampooing, so will Olsson products help?
Olsson products have been designed to be extra gentle on hair and scalp as they have been formulated without any of the key and known irritants such as colour, fragrance and parabens. We’ve added Aloe Vera which is known to have a soothing effect on irritated scalps so you should feel a difference to your scalp, even after one shampoo.
Will Olsson help dandruff?
The skin on our body and scalp is constantly shedding and being replaced, and when we shower or take a bath, dead skin is washed away. On the scalp, it’s removed during shampooing and rinsing - if you have a sensitive scalp it can become irritated by perfumes which can cause dryness leading to dandruff. Olsson haircare will deeply cleanse your scalp with minimal risk of irritation.
Do you have a patch test available?
Yes. You can get your hands on 3ml of Shampoo (Normal/Dry) and 3ml of Conditioner for the purpose of a patch test for your personal sensitivities. You can find this here.
Ingredients: Fragrances, sulfates, parabens...
What Ingredients do Olsson Haircare products include?
Please refer to each product for a full and complete list of ingredients. If you have a specific question that isn't answered here, please get in touch.
Do your products contain parabens?
No. The Olsson haircare collection does not contain any parabens.
Is your collection suitable for someone who is allergic to limonene and linalool?
Yes. We can confirm that our collection does not contain either of these ingredients. Limonene and linalool are usually found in fragrances, which we exclude from our formulas.
Is your collection suitable for someone who is allergic nuts?
Yes. We can confirm that our collection is suitable for someone who suffers with a nut allergy.
Do your products contain EDTA?
No. The Olsson haircare collection does not contain EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid).
Is sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) safe?
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is created through a different process to that of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). It uses a process called ethoxylation where ethylene oxide is added to change the makeup of the compound. This process means SLES is much more gentle and ideal for use on both hair and skin. It doesn’t strip the epidermis of any excess moisture, leaving it feeling soft, smooth and nourished.
Is sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) an allergen?
Contact allergy to sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) has been reported, but there is no scientific evidence supporting that SLES should be a carcinogen. The Olsson Haircare range uses SLES in quantities within the safe ranges established by scientific and regulatory agencies. Additionally, our shampoo and conditioner are recommended by Allergy UK and Asthma Allergy Nordic.
Which formulations are gluten free?
All of them! The Olsson Scandinavia Shampoo Normal/Dry and Volume, Conditioner, Leave-in Conditioner Spray, Hair Spray, Hair Mousse and Hard Mud Styling Wax are all gluten-free.
Is the collection suitable for Vegans?
Yes, with one exception. The styling wax is not considered vegan friendly.
Product performance and certifications
Is Olsson suitable for all the family?
Absolutely. Our haircare collection has a gentle, yet powerful formulation that is suitable for the entire family.
I have used non-scented, 'free from' products before but don’t feel they clean effectively. What makes Olsson different?
Olsson haircare has been developed for those wanting a no-compromise solution to allergy-safe cleansing and styling. Working to reduce the number of known irritants such as fragrances, colourants and sulfates to create a gentle, yet high-performance collection that effectively cleanses hair and scalp. The formulation has been approved by salon professionals and leading stylists who certify the ranges powerful cleansing and styling properties. Equally, recommended by Asthma Allergy Nordic and Allergy UK, so you can be assured it’s suitability for the most sensitive souls.
Is Olsson suitable to use on bleached and coloured hair?
Olsson is mild enough to use on all hair types and is especially suitable for colour treated and processed hair. Salon approved, loved by professional stylists and haircare professionals nationwide.
Are your products tested on animals?
No. None of our ingredients, components parts that we or our suppliers use have been tested on animals.
Disclaimer: Due to the complex nature of allergies we cannot guarantee that our products will not trigger an allergic reaction. Over 3 years we developed a formula that has been commended by leading scientists and allergy associations who have gone on to provide their badge of approval. However, if you are a sensitive soul, we would always encourage you to examine the ingredients that are carefully itemised on each product listing, review our free-from table, discover our Help & FAQ or ask our experts - but most importantly, undertake a patch test prior to use.
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