Psoriasis

Black Sea lye is a concentrated solution of magnesium salts from the salt pans of Pomorie and Burgas. The doctors we spoke to mention it among the traditional skin care treatments for psoriasis, eczema and acne — as a complement to, not a substitute for, medical treatment. Dr Antoaneta Grozeva on lye · Magnesium for healthy skin

Here are the products used most often: stabilised lye for rubs and baths (at most 1 part lye to 5 parts water, rinse off after 15–20 minutes), AZIMUTH soaps with lye, mud, pine tar or zeolite, and ANCHIALO massage products.

Before you start, test the product on a small area of skin. If your psoriasis flares up, consult a dermatologist.