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Do you dread trying to find a cosmetic because you know that the chances are that will cause your skin to burn and red? You have a bathroom cupboard full of creams and lotions that you used only once or twice because they reacted badly with your face? So you’ve got sensitive skin, which is probably the most frustrating to have the skin type. So how can you handle it?

The main problems with sensitive skin are redness, burning, tightness, dryness and irritation. This type of skin can also be prone to dermatitis, eczema or acne. The first approach would be to find out if an allergy is causing the problem.

A dermatologist can perform a test patch to see if you are susceptible to one of the most common allergens. It can be an ingredient in a cosmetic, it can even be a food allergy or food intolerance. If allergy is ruled out, the problem is genetic and there are still several things that can be done to improve the situation.

When you buy a cosmetically always look for “hypoallergenic” on the label. This means that not ensure that won’t reply to your skin, but it does mean that some or most common allergens are omitted from the product, such as sulphates, perfumes and some colors, see the label if you are unsure.

Preservatives used to increase the shelf life of a product can be some of the main irritants. Put a little bit on a small patch of skin before spreading all over your face.

Try to find products with fewer ingredients, more ingredients of a product, the more likely your skin will find it doesn’t like it! Avoid perfumes in anything you put on your face, it is an unnecessary ingredient and included only to make the product commercially unacceptable.

Don’t use exfoliants on sensitive skin, even the gentlest ones are still too harsh, ditto with harsh soaps. Forget toners and astringents that contain alcohol, they are too drying. Try cleansing only at night with perhaps a splash of warm water in the mornings, over-cleansing can irritate sensitive skins. Read the rest of this entry »

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Has your scalp or skin ever been uncomfortably itchy? Do you know someone who has an itchy scalp or itchy skin? Itching can cause extreme misery for the sufferer, however many causes of itchiness can be solved with simple remedies. There are many reasons why the scalp or skin may be irritated. So before you seek a dermatologist’s help, ask yourself the following:

1)Are you using a shampoo or shower gel made from detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate? Although these detergents lather wonderfully they can dry your scalp or skin out to the point of being extremely itchy. Consider switching to a natural soap-based liquid or bar cleanser, or try making your own cleansers yourself. Natural soaps are much kinder to the skin and scalp because they are made from vegetable oils instead of petroleum derivatives.

2)Is your laundry detergent making your skin itch? Laundry detergents are made from harsh cleansers and they are so strong that some of the residue may be left on your clothes even after the rinse cycle. When you dry your clothes, that laundry detergent residue is left on them. When you wear your clothes the laundry detergent residue comes into contact with your skin. As an alternative try a natural laundry powder available at health food stores or make your own soap, grate it, and use it as a natural laundry powder.

3)Are you suffering from allergic reactions to one or more food items? Commercially prepared foods contain many different ingredients which can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Try changing your diet by eliminating one food item at a time and see if this helps.

4)Has your skin come into contact with a bacteria or fungus that could cause itching (like athlete’s foot)? Try applying tea tree oil, or a product containing tea tree oil to the spot that is irritated. According to Dr. Ruth Winter, M.S., author of A Consumer’s Dictionary Of Cosmetic Ingredients, tea tree oil is “eleven to 13 times stronger than carbolic acid” and is non-toxic to the skin.

5) Are you suffering from bug bites? Bites from mosquitos and other insects usually swell and cause intense itching. Try applying several drops of lavender essential oil directly on the bug bite itself to soothe the itching.

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