How to relieve irritation on the skin of the face

If your skin is irritated by everything from the weather to spicy Indian food, this article is for you. We tell you how to effectively deal with the problem – with the help of cosmetics as well.

What you need to know about skin irritation

Unpleasant burning, itching, peeling, redness, dry crusts on the face – all these are signs of skin irritation, which causes a lot of discomfort. And to deal with the problem, it would be good to first understand its causes. According to experts, the main ones are:

  1. violation of the barrier properties of the skin;

  2. her susceptibility to allergic reactions.

But at the same time, skin reactivity can be due to other factors, such as:

  • too aggressive care – for example, the use of products with a high content of acids or retinol;
  • improper care: using cleansers with aggressive surfactants or products that are not suitable for your skin type and condition;
  • drug treatment;
  • aesthetic procedures: peeling, cleaning, polishing.

Read more about skin protection during allergy season here.

Violation of the barrier properties of the skin is a temporary condition, and in order to correct it, it is sometimes enough to change care for a while, choosing more gentle products. Skin prone to allergic reactions will not help. She needs constant care designed for hypersensitive allergic skin. It is better if these are pharmacy brand products, the action of which is aimed at:

  • decrease in reactivity;
  • removal of redness;
  • restoration of the barrier properties of the epidermis.

Allergic skin reacts sharply to many components that are normally tolerated by healthy skin, and especially to potential allergens: fragrances, dyes, preservatives.

Means should be familiar: an attempt to try out a new cream during an exacerbation usually does not end well.

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Skin care tips for irritated skin

In order for irritable skin care to be effective, it is worth adhering to certain rules.

  1. For 2-3 months, gently cleanse the skin and apply a revitalizing care cream.

  2. Use products containing lipid-restoring and healing components: panthenol, aloe extract, allantoin, bisabolol, squalane, phytosphingosine, oils.

  1. For a while, give up abrasive scrubs and peels with a high concentration of acids: everything that can cause irritation should be postponed until the skin returns to normal.

Means should be familiar: an attempt to try out a new cream during an exacerbation usually does not end well.

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How to relieve irritation

  • If you know which product caused the irritation, wash it off with plenty of water.
  • Products with panthenol in the composition are well suited for the SOS effect.
  • Use pharmaceutical brand cosmetics that relieve irritation.

When choosing cosmetics, give preference to lines for sensitive skin and pharmacy brands.

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Preventive measures

Remember that dehydrated skin with broken barrier properties is vulnerable, regardless of skin type. If the skin reacts with a feeling of tightness after cleansing with water, there are discomfort, peeling, tingling, take measures:

  1. discard products containing acids, active ingredients in high concentrations;

  2. within 1-2 months, use regenerating agents that help restore the barrier properties of the skin;

  3. afterwards, give preference to lines for sensitive skin, such as Cicaplast, Toleriane, Lipikar from La Roche-Posay.

Care that accelerates the restoration of the skin barrier, Cicaplast Baume B5, La Roche-Posay

The composition of the balm includes panthenol and thermal water, which have soothing properties, as well as hyaluronic acid, which restores the hydrolipidic barrier. Suitable for skin irritated after aesthetic procedures – laser resurfacing and peeling.

Daily care for sensitive and allergy-prone skin Toleriane Ultra, La Roche-Posay

Almost immediately, it noticeably soothes overly sensitive skin and gives it a feeling of comfort, eliminates unpleasant sensations, including itching. The cream achieves this effect thanks to the neurosensin, shea butter and squalane included in the composition.

Cream for redness-prone skin, Redness Neutralizer, SkinCeuticals

Tested on skin with rosacea. Cools, instantly soothes and provides comfort. In the composition – peptides, eperua crescent bark extract, bisabolol, squalane, shea butter, vitamin E.

Lipid-restoring balm for face and body Lipikar Baume AP +, La Roche-Posay

The tool helps to relieve itching and reduce irritation on skin prone to allergies. Moisturizes very dry skin well. With constant use, the intervals between flashes of irritation caused by excessive dryness are visibly reduced.

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