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A new sweater, mittens or scarf can bring an unpleasant surprise. The skin does not always get along with woolen fabric or yarn and may react to such proximity with irritation. We’ll tell you what to do.
The main causes of irritation
It’s not that the material is of poor quality (although this is also possible). It’s just that the reaction to woolen fabric and yarn most often looks like this: irritation plus redness.
The most comfortable for the skin is considered to be cashmere and merino wool.
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How irritation develops
The skin is a smart organ. Everything that happens to her both inside and outside, she reports through nerve cells, nerve fibers and neurotransmitters to our brain. And he already decides how to act in a given situation. Any irritant upsets the well-established system of the skin, and violates its protective functions, as a result of which the skin:
- blushes;
- covered with rashes;
- inflamed or cracked.
All this creates conditions for penetration into the infection.
Sometimes poor-quality fabric or unstable textile dyes become the culprits of the problem. If you sweat and clothes are in close contact with the body, the dyes react with the skin, causing irritation.
- Please note that itching and redness can cause even very high quality woolen fabric.
- But the word “synthetics” is largely rehabilitated. High-tech (this is important) fabrics allow the skin to breathe without causing any discomfort.
If clothing is too close to the skin, change it daily.
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What clothes cause irritation
The skin reacts especially sharply to woolen fabrics and materials such as polyester, nylon, acrylic. As for the latter, despite the obvious practicality (they do not wrinkle, they are easily washed, they dry quickly), they have a number of disadvantages.
- Synthetics (we are not talking about the latest generation of fabrics now) have low hygroscopicity Poorly absorbs the moisture that the skin releases. As a result, sweat mixes with sebum and clogs pores, disrupting the skin’s breathing processes.
- Static electricity, which occurs on synthetic tissues, acts on the sensitive nerve fibers of the skin, which, in turn, causes irritation on its surface.
- As sweat lingers between the body and clothing, heat transfer is disturbedwhich leads to more sweating. The result is predictable – irritation.
Causes of wool allergy
Wool belongs to natural fabrics, and it is safe for health. The only negative is the so-called brush effect, when the pile, in contact with the skin, irritates sensitive nerve fibers. Merino and mountain goat wool (cashmere) is considered the most comfortable for the skin.
High-tech synthetic fabrics are designed to let the skin breathe without causing discomfort.
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preventive measures
- When buying clothes, carefully read the composition of the fabric. It is good if natural fibers predominate.
- If the clothes are too close to the skin, change them daily and do not forget to wash them regularly.
- If irritation occurs, discard clothing that causes discomfort.
- If negative skin reactions occur, use cosmetics with a calming effect. Apply to clean skin after a shower. If irritation is severe, see a dermatologist.
Find out which body care products are right for you.
Funds overview
Lipid-replenishing balm with antipruritic action for face and body Lipikar Baume AP+M, La Roche-Posay
The effect of this balm can hardly be overestimated – it helps with itching, excessive dryness and irritation. The tool can be used daily. Apply immediately after showering to slightly damp skin.
Revitalizing body lotion Body Lotion, Kiehl’s
The formula is based on organic argan oil, known for its effective moisturizing effect. The rich lotion has a light texture, is easy to apply, and in addition to moisturizing and nourishing, it gives the skin a pleasant aroma.
Melting body milk for dry skin, Garnier
The bifido complex and mango butter in the milk make it not only a soothing agent for the body, but also an excellent moisturizer for dry, irritated skin.