The present invention provides safe and effective topical compositions for the treatment of psoriasis and alleviation and prevention of frequent recurrence of psoriasis symptoms as well as treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. The compositions comprise therapeutically effective amounts of salicylic acid, zinc oxide, bisabolol, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier selected from the group comprising white petrolatum, lanolin, propylene glycol, and combinations thereof, herbal oils selected from the group comprising Salvia Hispanica seed oil, evening primrose oil, grape seed oil, Nigella seed oil, Silybum Marianum oil, Primus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet almond) oil, borage oil, Lavendula Angustifolia (lavender) oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil and mixtures thereof and other pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients. Unlike many topical compositions for the treatment of these skin afflictions, the compositions of the instant invention do not contain steroids (like cortisone) or coal tar. They are hypoallergenic and essentially free of side-effects.