Soothe Irritated Skin Fast
A number of reasons can cause irritated skin. Maybe you tried out a new skincare product that did not suit you. Or you mixed up a few products on your own and it gave you a reaction. Maybe you used high concentrations of a skincare product (like retinol, AHA, or BHA). Or even if you are traveling and facing an atmospheric change.
Whatever the reason, now your skin is all red and sensitive. Firstly you should go to a dermatologist because it might be something bigger than you think. Meanwhile, try to soothe your skin irritation while you are at home, to reduce the pain.
Tips To Soothe Irritated Skin:
Irritated skin is caused by skin barrier damage. So, trying to heal your skin barrier will eventually soothe your skin irritation. Here are some tips that will help you quickly get relief from this skin situation at home.
1- Minimize Your Skincare Routine:
Often times we want to try out new skincare products and incorporate them into our skincare routine without studying the ingredients. But sometimes these new products don’t work well with our existing skincare products. The use of multiple skincare products can lead to skin irritation and inflammation.
When our skin is irritated. It is best to minimize our skincare routine. Use only a gentle and mild cleanser, a soothing toner, and a moisturizer. Try to only use soothing ingredients like Centella, green tea, tea tree oil (diluted only),
2- Use Cool Temperature:
Cooling your skin can help calm the redness down quickly. Splashing cool water gently on your skin will instantly calm the skin irritation. Do it multiple times.
Also, put your toner and moisturizer in the refrigerator and use them cold. The cool temperature will make sure to reduce skin irritation and stop it from spreading.
3- Avoid Heat:
Exposing our skin to heat can increase skin irritation and make it spread. Heat can intensify irritation on the skin. When the skin is already irritated, blood vessels in the area expand, bringing more blood flow and thus increasing heat in the area. The increased heat can cause skin irritation to worsen, leading to redness, swelling, and pain.
Additionally, heat can dry out the skin, which can cause itching and further irritation. It’s important to avoid applying heat to inflamed skin, such as using heating pads or taking hot baths or showers.
Avoid going out and exposing your skin to direct sunlight even if you are wearing sunscreen. Also, avoid standing near the stove too much.
4- Moisturize:
Using a moisturizer on irritated skin can work wonders to calm down the inflammation. Moisturizer will form a barrier on your skin and keep it protected. Protected skin can heal faster.
But, use a moisturizer for your skin type only. If you have dry skin, use a creamy or oil-based moisturizer. If your skin is oily, use a gel based or lightweight moisturizer. Always use a frangrance-free moisturizer on irritated skin.
Chose a simple and calming moisturizer that contains soothing ingredients like Centella, green tea, aloe vera, vitamin B, or honey. Avoid any ingredients that can further irritate your skin like vitamin A or C. Moisturizing will also reduce any itching as well.
5- Use Oatmeal:
Oatmeal contains compounds called avenanthramides (it was a mouthful. lol!), which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness and swelling associated with irritated skin. Oatmeal can help to soothe and moisturize the skin, reducing itching and discomfort.
Oatmeal is a good source of antioxidants, which can help to neutralize the effects of free radicals on the skin, reducing further inflammation.
How to use oatmeal:
You can take instant oats. If you have rolled oats then it is better to grind them first.
Take 1 teaspoon of Oats (instant or powdered)
Mix them with 1 table-spoon of water
Gently apply this mixture on your skin.
6- Be Gentle:
Please be gentle with your skin especially when it is irritated. Avoid using harsh cleansers, scrubs and exfoliating ingredients on your skin. Do not use physical exfoliators and scrubs.
Only use gentle and soothing ingredients on your skin. Do not rub your face to dry it after cleansing. Just pat it dry.
7- Avoid Temperature Change:
Sudden temperature changes can also cause skin irritation over time. If you are traveling to a new country with a different climate, the chances of your skin getting irritated are high. Because, just like the rest of your body, our skin needs its time to adjust.
For example: when it is cold outside, avoid coming from outside into your warm and heated house.
The solution is to adjust your home temperature to a normal temperature that is bearable. After a few minutes change it to the warm you like.
This goes for summers as well. Do not rush into an air-conditioned room. let your skin adjust slowly.
8- Use Aloe vera Gel:
Aloe vera is a magical healing gel. Even if you do not use any of the tips mentioned above, this one tip is enough to heal your skin. This gel contains compounds called glycoproteins that can help to speed up the healing process of damaged skin. It also keeps our skin moisturized.
Aloe gel contains compounds called polysaccharides that have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness and swelling associated with irritated skin. This gel has antimicrobial properties, which can help to fight off bacteria and prevent infection.
It is best to apply aloe vera gel to the skin after cooling it in the refrigerator. Use pure aloe vera gel that contains at least 99% aloe vera. Use it multiple times a day
Read more about the benefits of ale vera: Aloe Vera: Top 7 Skin Benefits
To Conclude:
- The first step to healing inflamed skin is to go to a dermatologist.
- These tips are to be used when it is not possible to go to a professional and you have to treat the inflammation to stop it from spreading.
- Take care of your skin. Hope this article helps.❤️
