It is unlikely that today there is a woman who could do without cosmetics. Every day we all use a variety of creams, lotions, shampoos, gels and, of course, decorative cosmetics that have already become indispensable. However, not every one of us thinks about the composition of our favorite products, as well as about the possible allergic reaction to them of the skin and the body as a whole.
Skin irritation, itching, severe redness, watery eyes, difficulty breathing are bright symptoms of a cosmetic allergy. And, unfortunately, every day more and more women face them. The reason is that the composition of most popular cosmetics today leaves much to be desired. And we often pay attention not to the set of components of a cream or shampoo, but to colorful packaging, a well-known brand or a pleasant aroma.
We carefully study the composition
Most often, allergies and irritation are caused by the following components:
- Synthetic preservatives noticeably increase the shelf life of the product, while quite aggressively affecting the skin and the body.
- Fragrances and fragrances have a profound effect on the skin as well as the respiratory tract. Remember: the stronger and more active the aroma, the greater the concentration of aromatic additives. For women prone to allergies, experts recommend choosing odorless products.
- Artificial colors provide rich, long-lasting color to decorative cosmetics, and a bright, attractive shade to creams and gels. Give preference to products with the addition of natural dyes, allergies to which occur at times less often.
Natural cosmetics are a reliable way to avoid allergies
Natural cosmetics make it possible to reduce the risk of allergy to cosmetics. It contains no synthetic additives, artificial colors and other “chemistry”. They are replaced with pure herbal extracts, plant and essential oils, natural vitamins. Thanks to modern production technologies, natural cosmetics have a long shelf life, so they are in no way inferior to their chemical counterparts.
It is necessary to distinguish between the concepts of “natural cosmetics” and “cosmetics with the addition of natural ingredients.” In the first case, we are dealing with an environmentally friendly, natural product. An example would be a brand – a manufacturer of natural cosmetics, known all over the world. Weleda offers a wide range of cosmetics for face, body and hair care, as well as a series of safe products for babies that are XNUMX% natural.
In the second case, we are talking about conventional products made on the basis of synthetic substances with the addition of a small proportion of plant extracts, oils and vitamins. Most often, the active ingredient is clearly and coarsely marked on the packaging of such products, but in the composition it is in one of the last places. How to choose natural cosmetics?
Be sure to try
Natural cosmetics are a real salvation for the owners of sensitive skin and women prone to allergies. However, do not forget about the individual intolerance of some components. Most often, these are essential oils, bee products – honey and propolis, as well as some plant extracts.
To completely protect yourself from allergic reactions, try a new product. To do this, apply a little of the product to the fold of your elbow. If no manifestations appear within a few hours, feel free to use the product. If irritation appears at the site of application, the use of the product should be discarded.
If an allergy does appear
The first step is to thoroughly rinse off the product with plenty of clean water. The skin can be rinsed with chamomile decoction. If we are talking about the eyes, then they can be rinsed with a tea-leaves solution. For several days, it is better to refuse to use any cosmetics, so as not to cause an intensification of the reaction. If the manifestation is severe enough, take an antihistamine. You can take any sorbent (the simplest is activated carbon), it will effectively remove toxins from the body. And, of course, you should get rid of unsafe cosmetic products for good.