Icthyosis is an inherited condition that consists of continuously dry and scaly skin. It looks like dermatitis but has no itch or inflammation.

Many types of Icthyosis exist and the most common is Icthyosis Vulgaris.

The problem becomes worse with age and can flare up especially in cold winter weather. It is especially common on the legs and the scales can be quite large almost looking like paving.

Treatment is long term but excellent results can be simply obtained.

• Washing your body.
• Avoid soaps and bubble baths.
• Use bath oils, cetomacrogol cream or emulsifying ointment on the affected areas in place of soap.
• Swimming pools and spas:
• Also avoid spas and hot tubs.

However applying our Lavender Face and Body Balm before and after entering a pool can still allow you to enjoy these simple pleasures if you are careful to apply plenty of balm before and afterwards.

Our Lavender Face and Body Balm is ideal to treat Icthyosis in ALL its forms.

If you have allergies to fragrances then use the Hypo-Allergenic Face and Body Balm. The secret to success is frequent application about 3 times a day and more thickly at bedtime. The Balm is somewhat greasy which is essential to provide a barrier to prevent your skin drying out.

You should always have enough on the skin to see a very slight shine, it also makes the scales more transparent so the problem is much less visible to others. Reapply when the shine disappears. Icthyosis responds very quickly to this product and excellent results will be seen within 14 days.