Skin is a vital part of us and It is, therefore, essential to pay particular attention to it. To do this, it is important to pay attention to the type of products you are using. Some people may indeed have more sensitive skin than others. In this case, the chances of skin irritation, such as a rash, are also higher.
Redness, itching, or other rashes are due to various allergic reactions, environmental factors and other factors. You can seek advice from a healthcare professional to help you determine why the skin is itchy and help you find a solution, but below are some tips that can you can blend into your routine to get rid of itchy or irritated skin.
- moisturise your skin, though very simple tip but very effective. Itchy skin is caused majorly because of dry skin and a sure shot remedy of skin dryness is using moisturiser. Keep in mind that moisturiser should contain some of these ingredients to make it effective like Vitamin C, essential oils, retinol, ceramides, collagen or hyaluronic acid.
- Check your soap. This step is very vital because many popular brands use harmful chemicals and fragrances that can cause dryness. Which is the direct cause for itching. You should look for a soap that contains ingredients like coconut oil, Shea butter, novice acid, charcoal, olive or avocado oil.
- Eat healthily. Smoking and drinking alcohol or eating a lot of junk food, toxifies the body which affects your skin. To get a natural glow on your face you need to eat healthy fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have rich properties of nutrients and fibre, that not only nourishes your internal body but also affects your skin. Mention specific fruits and vegetables that are good for skin are tomatoes, nuts, carrots, apricots, apples, berries, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- Control showers. Avoid taking long hot showers because showering with hot water takes away the skin’s natural moisture. Try using cool or Luke warm water. Limit your shower time to less than 15 minutes
In addition to the specific recommendations above, there are several other steps you should keep in mind to relieve yourself from the itch:
- Avoid scratching the itchy area, as this can make the skin condition worse.
- Apply cool wet compresses, and if the skin is dry, apply moisturizer while the skin is still wet. Even oily skin requires moisturiser, if cream-based moisturiser doesn’t suit you, try using the gel-based, and non-comedogenic that doesn’t block your pores.
- Wearing rough fabrics also promote itching, make sure your clothes are breathable and comfortable
- Don’t use products that contain too much alcohol.
