How to remove irritation, redness and peeling on the face

When the skin peels and itches, this may be the result of bad habits (smoking, etc.) or adverse effects of environmental factors. But often the cause is a lack of vitamins and improper use of cosmetics. In women, hormonal changes also affect the condition of the skin. Various pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetic creams, and folk remedies are used for treatment.

In newborns, peeling usually spreads throughout the body. This occurs due to the skin adapting to the air space. It is necessary to moisturize and soften the baby's skin. In older children, peeling can be caused by the same reasons as in adults.

Hives

• Symptoms

Your baby may develop a rash in the form of blisters ranging in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Against the background of an acute allergic reaction, swelling may develop. Sometimes individual blisters merge with each other and affect large areas of the skin.

• Treatment

The doctor chooses a course of treatment depending on the cause of the condition. Thus, urticaria often appears as a reaction to insect bites, medications, pollen, foods, etc. This condition can be closely associated with systemic diseases, and sometimes occurs spontaneously. The basis of therapy is the exclusion of the factor that provokes this specific reaction. Your doctor may recommend a hypoallergenic diet even if your hives are not caused by food. If a reaction to cold, heat, or ultraviolet radiation occurs, the baby’s skin must be reliably protected from this factor. The doctor may prescribe antihistamines to treat allergies on the child's cheeks.

Why allergies occur

Allergy as an essence is an overactive reaction of the body to the effects of allergens

: substances that provoke an undesirable skin reaction. A person is a complex, individual organism, which means that the causes of allergies can be different. Most often, the tendency to certain reactions is due to a whole complex of different factors. These include:

• genetic predisposition;
• hormonal levels, the presence of chronic diseases, vitamin deficiency, decreased immunity during therapy;
• stress, climate change, neglect of protection from UV radiation;
• increased sweating and skin sensitivity.

These factors create an environment for the development of dermatitis -

skin reactions to contact with a certain irritant. In this case, both household chemicals and animals, perfumes, fabrics, flowers, medicines or food can act as an allergen.

Alas, even ordinary nuts can make you sneeze and itch, just like cleansing foam, and even your furry pet. This does not mean that you need to avoid everything around you and live in a hypoallergenic spacesuit. But it’s worth drawing conclusions and becoming more attentive to the world around you and the products you consume.

One of the possible tests for allergies is skin testing. The test is performed by an allergist

Contact dermatitis

• Symptoms

This hypersensitivity reaction is accompanied by redness and swelling of the skin immediately after contact with the allergen or several hours later. Small blisters, papules, and weeping erosions may appear on the affected area. A characteristic symptom of skin allergies is itching. As the inflammation subsides, scales and crusts form at the site of the blisters and inflammation. With chronic contact dermatitis, peeling of the skin is common.

• Treatment

To stop the development of an allergic reaction in an infant, it is necessary to avoid contact with the irritant substance. These can be food products, certain components of detergents and cosmetics, the juice of certain plants, etc. To treat red spots due to skin allergies, local anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of creams and ointments can be used. If swelling is severe, wet-dry dressings may be indicated. In severe cases, systemic hormonal therapy is used to treat the symptoms of contact dermatitis.

How to choose soothing creams

To eliminate dryness and irritation of the skin, products with a minimum content of preservatives and a maximum of beneficial herbal ingredients are used.

You should pay attention to the smell. Studies have shown that in 50% of cases, skin irritation is caused by fragrances of various products. It is more pleasant to use a scented cream, but if you have skin problems, it is better to give preference to an unscented product.

The following products can be purchased in pharmacies:

• Panthenol . Removes frostbite and burns, restores damaged skin, accelerates its regeneration.
• Bepanten . Removes peeling, irritation and inflammation.
• Rescuer . Accelerates skin regeneration, helps with insect bites, burns, frostbite.
• We see . Accelerates the process of tissue regeneration, fights eczema and dermatitis, and slows down skin aging.
• Pantoderm. Helps with severe peeling. Removes irritation, dryness, itching.

Helps relieve irritation with the “Protection and Moisturizing” day cream from the Natura Siberica brand, which is intended directly for sensitive skin. It contains extracts of Rhodiola rosea, Siberian rowan, chamomile, lemon balm, as well as components such as vitamin P and hyaluronic acid. The cream prevents allergic reactions and improves the skin's natural defenses against aggressive external factors.

Uriage “Roseliane” cream is recommended. for sensitive skin. Contains rose flower wax, glycerin, ginseng extract. The product moisturizes and soothes the skin.

The day cream “Day with buttercup extract” from Yves Rocher has proven itself well. It fights irritation and redness, improves blood microcirculation, and also increases skin protection from external influences.

Dermatitis due to food allergies

• Symptoms

An allergic reaction to various foods can be accompanied by the development of edema, the appearance of rashes on the skin in the form of blisters, red spots, rashes in the form of pustules and papules with serous contents, often itching. These symptoms usually occur within minutes to hours after eating the allergen. In addition to skin damage, nausea, diarrhea, and manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions from the respiratory tract are possible. In very young children, food allergies are sometimes accompanied by diaper rash in the folds of the limbs, eczema, and increased dryness or, on the contrary, moisture of the skin.

• Treatment

To treat skin breakouts, you must first follow an elimination diet. In this case, the product that presumably causes a specific reaction is excluded from the diet (in children in the first year of life, most often cow’s milk protein). Local anti-inflammatory therapy using creams and ointments is used as needed. Modern antihistamines are also often recommended to relieve symptoms. Additionally, sedatives can be used (as prescribed by a doctor).

If a child has a food allergy, the doctor may recommend that the child and mother follow a diet (reduce or eliminate milk and dairy products from the diet) if she is breastfeeding.

Formula-fed children need medicinal formulas based on highly hydrolyzed (broken-down) proteins, which do not cause allergies and help normalize the function of the gastrointestinal tract. For example, Nutrilak Peptide MCT , which also contains such important components as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, nucleotides and a balanced vitamin and mineral complex, is recommended for allergies to cow's milk protein and food allergies.

Children are also bottle-fed, but to prevent allergies or for mild manifestations of allergies (taking into account the causally significant allergen and in agreement with the doctor), there are special hypoallergenic mixtures, for example Nutrilak Hypoallergenic . This mixture contains lactobacilli L.Rhamnosus LGG ® - a probiotic with proven effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis and eczema in infants. Nutrilak Hypoallergenic contains hydrolyzed protein, as well as bifidobacteria BB-12, which enhance the effect of the probiotic and help improve the balance of microflora.

Is it possible to prevent allergies?

A few rules to help you protect yourself:

1. Study the ingredients of the products before purchasing.
   The most common triggers for rashes and itching are natural fragrances (essential oils), some preservatives, dyes (mainly found in pigments in decorative cosmetics and hair dyes), honey and its derivatives. Rarely: mineral oils, plant extracts, minerals, lanolin. This doesn't mean you should avoid these remedies, but it's best to be on the lookout. Especially with severe skin sensitivity.
2. Test new cosmetics before use.
   To do this, apply a little product to the crook of your elbow and wait up to 48 hours.
3. Follow the rules for storing products
   and do not use cosmetics after the expiration date.
4. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
   Do not overexpose masks, do not apply creams to the mucous membranes, and do not use products intended for professionals without the appropriate skills.

When to sound the alarm

The cause of dryness and irritation of the epidermis can be a lack of subcutaneous fat. The problem can be identified by flaking areas, small cracks and inflammation. Accordingly, the skin becomes rough.

If the following symptoms appear, you should contact a cosmetologist:

• severely itchy or painful skin;
• the appearance of inflamed or reddened areas, rash;
• care products do not relieve discomfort;
• Dry and flaky patches of skin appear suddenly.

If these symptoms occur, the cause may be a skin condition that needs to be treated. It is easier to prevent problems than to carry out long-term drug therapy later. You should not bring the matter to the point of seeing a doctor. Prevention is the best remedy for healthy and beautiful skin.

Cosmetic procedures help to quickly soothe the skin and maintain it in normal condition. The main thing is to choose the right cosmetics. Experts advise giving preference to natural products developed based on natural ingredients. The active substances are fully absorbed by the body without being deposited in the internal organs and tissues. This eliminates the possibility of developing undesirable consequences from use and allows you to get quick and lasting results.

The Salt of the Earth brand offers special natural cosmetics for the skin of the face and body, which will replace procedures in beauty salons. The minerals included in the composition easily and quickly penetrate the cells, nourishing and restoring them, as well as improving the protective function of the skin. Minimum components – maximum effect due to complete digestibility and high activity.

How to get rid of skin irritation on the face?

The process of getting rid of irritation on the face depends entirely on what caused the unwanted reaction:

Relieving irritation caused by allergies

To eliminate the irritation caused by an allergic reaction, it is necessary to determine what exactly acts as an allergen. Then avoid any contact with the irritating substance as much as possible. It is possible to take antihistamines (Zyrtec, Zodak, Erius, Telfast, etc.).

When you cannot cope with an allergic reaction on your own, you need to contact a dermatologist and allergist. After carrying out specific tests, it is most often possible to identify the allergen and eliminate it from your life as much as possible.

To treat contact dermatitis, it is possible to use ointments with corticosteroids (Advantan, Lokoid, etc.), but only a doctor can recommend them.

Find out more:

Antihistamines 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation

Relieves irritation caused by weather conditions

To prevent skin irritation due to exposure to frosty air and wind, you should protect your face with a scarf. It is recommended to use special protective creams in winter. They are applied to clean facial skin at least an hour before leaving home.

It would be good if the cream contains the following components:

• Hyaluronic acid, plant bioenzymes, lecithin (promotes skin hydration).
• Sesame oil, coconut oil and grape seed oil (prevent moisture evaporation).
• Extracts of plants and fruits (aloe, chamomile, avocado, cucumber, papaya, etc.).
• Vitamin B5, which not only nourishes but also moisturizes the skin.

If you plan to use cosmetics, you should choose special creams intended for application under makeup. You should remember to protect your skin from sunlight. Even winter cream should contain UV filters. Protective creams are selected depending on the skin type, otherwise they can cause harm.

It is important to do an allergy test before using any new product. To do this, the cream is applied to the elbow and left overnight. If there is no irritation in the morning, then the cream can be used without fear.

Elimination of facial skin irritation caused by hormonal imbalances

To ensure that your skin is minimally susceptible to irritation during menopause, you should pay special attention to it.

Derma care should have the following features:

• Each skin cleansing process should be accompanied by additional moisturizing.
• Facial cleansers must contain moisturizing ingredients.
• Instead of soap, you should use facial foams and gels.
• To exfoliate your skin, you should choose products with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).

In addition, a woman should drink enough water per day, eat a balanced diet and give up bad habits. If, in addition to irritation and dry skin, a woman during menopause is also bothered by other manifestations of hormonal imbalance (sweating, fever, hot flashes, etc.), then she should consult a gynecologist. Your doctor may recommend taking hormonal medications or other medications designed to improve your well-being during menopause.

As for facial skin irritation during pregnancy, it most often goes away after the baby is born. You should not take any medications, even completely natural ones, without your doctor’s permission. To reduce skin irritation, you can use ice cubes. To do this, boiled water is frozen, and then in the morning and evening after the cleansing procedure, they wipe the skin with it.

Even during pregnancy, you can safely use a mask with cottage cheese and kefir (you should mix 2 tablespoons of each product), or a mask based on cucumber pulp and chopped parsley. Any of the masks is applied to the face for 15 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.

Pregnant women should remember that if irritation on the face is accompanied by a general feeling of unwellness, then they should not hesitate to consult a doctor.

If skin irritation appears in adolescents during puberty, this requires special attention. Your diet and daily routine should be adjusted. If this does not help, then you can use special ointments, including: Skinoren gel, Salicylic ointment, Retinoic ointment, Zinc ointment, etc. Each of the listed products should be applied only to thoroughly cleansed and dry skin. The drug for external use Zerkalin has proven itself well, which can be used both in adults and in adolescence. After consultation with a dermatologist, drug correction of acne and other skin irritations in adolescence is possible.

In the case when skin irritation appears due to hormonal imbalances caused by dysfunction of the adrenal glands, ovaries or thyroid glands, treatment is carried out exclusively by a doctor. It will completely depend on what kind of disease the person has.

Find out more:

Hormonal imbalance in women and men, causes and symptoms, what to do?

Elimination of skin irritation due to vitamin deficiency

If irritation on the skin of the face is caused by a lack of vitamins, then their deficiency must be replenished. A person should adjust their diet and include more fresh vegetables and fruits. The menu should be designed in such a way that at the same time the body receives products that do not interfere with, but promote mutual absorption.

In addition to proper nutrition, in case of vitamin deficiency it is necessary to take vitamin complexes (Undevit, Triovit, Centrum, Pikovit, Supradin, etc.). However, they must be prescribed by a doctor; it is he who determines the timing of taking vitamins and selects a specific drug. It should be remembered that an excess of vitamins in the body also negatively affects the condition of facial skin and health in general, as does their deficiency.

Elimination of skin irritation due to dysbacteriosis

To get rid of irritation on the skin of the face due to dysbacteriosis, it is necessary to find out the cause that led to the disruption of the intestinal microflora and eliminate it.

General recommendations aimed at getting rid of dysbiosis are:

• Optimization of the power supply scheme.
• Taking vitamins.
• Taking probiotic medications (Linex, Rioflora Immuno, Bificol, Bifiform, etc.).
• In severe cases (when dysbiosis is caused by intestinal diseases), antibiotics, intestinal antiseptics, and bacteriophages are prescribed.

After completing a course of treatment for dysbiosis, you will be able to get rid of skin problems. If the cause of irritation is inflammatory (colitis, infections, etc.) and other intestinal diseases (adhesive disease, intestinal polyps, etc.), then specific treatment is carried out.

Elimination of facial skin irritation due to demodicosis

It is impossible to completely get rid of demodicosis, however, achieving stable remission is quite possible. The use of antiparasitic drugs is not always justified, since taking such drugs will take too long, which is due to the life cycle of the tick. Treatment of demodicosis is possible with Tinidazole or Metronidazole, but in order to achieve a high concentration of these drugs in the skin, they will need to be taken for a long time, which can negatively affect a person’s health.

Therefore, for deep lesions, medications prepared in a pharmacy according to a doctor’s prescription are used. It is also possible to apply topical gel preparations with Metronidazole. Cosmetological procedures have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin with demodicosis: microdermabrasion, electrophoresis with moisturizers, professional peelings and non-hardware facial cleansing.

During treatment, the use of decorative cosmetics is prohibited; daily change of bed linen, washing and carefully ironing pillowcases are necessary. It is possible to use medicinal cosmetics. You should be prepared for the fact that the process of getting rid of a tick is very long and labor-intensive.

Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment and skin care

Treatment of lupus erythematosus is within the competence of the doctor; self-administration of any medications is unacceptable. Patients are prescribed hormonal ointments, cytostatics, and NSAID injections.

A very important recommendation for people with systemic lupus erythematosus is to avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Naturally, it is impossible to completely avoid sun exposure to the skin, so you should protect it with creams with UV filters.

In particularly severe cases, immunosuppressive stem cell therapy is performed.

Elimination of irritation on facial skin due to burns

Any sunburn should not be left untreated, no matter how intense it is. First of all, you need to stop the sun from getting on your skin; to do this, you need to hide in a cool room or in the shade. Place a clean cloth (it is best to use a sterile bandage) soaked in cool water on the damaged area. Such compresses should be changed every quarter of an hour.

Further treatment of a skin burn comes down to taking vitamins (A, C, E), taking NSAIDs (to eliminate pain), and taking antihistamines (to reduce burning and itching). Thus, taking Paracetamol or Ibuprofen can reduce pain, Loratadine, Fenkarol, Tavegil, etc. can help relieve swelling and reduce itching of the skin.

To accelerate the regeneration of the skin, various creams, sprays, ointments are used: Dexpanthenol, Elovera, Vinilin, Sea buckthorn oil, Zinc ointment, Actovegin, etc.

Elimination of skin irritation due to fungal infection

A fungal infection should be treated by a dermatologist. He determines the type of pathogenic microorganism and, in accordance with this, prescribes medications. The patient will be recommended to use antifungal ointments, including: Clotrimazole, Miconet, Econazole, etc. It is possible to take antifungals orally. During treatment, it is recommended to stop using decorative cosmetics and adhere to a diet with an emphasis on plant and dairy products.

Overview of Soothing Natural Remedies

Products that soothe facial skin should be developed based on natural ingredients. The main thing is to approach home care wisely. Don't overdo it and take daily baths or use too many cosmetics. Active substances may begin to “argue,” which will only aggravate the situation and increase irritation. In this case, such a statement as “I’ll put more in, I’ll sit longer” doesn’t work. Everything is good in moderation.

If you don’t know how to soothe your skin from irritation, check out the list of the most effective and safest products:

• Salt scrubs. Suitable for sensitive skin, because abrasive particles dissolve in water, exfoliating gently and without damaging the epidermis. They have a pronounced regenerating and antiseptic effect. The essential oils included in the composition nourish the skin, increasing elasticity and maintaining water balance. They will have an antibacterial effect and soothe the skin. The result is softness and silkiness without inflammation or irritation.
• Tropical Touch Coconut Milk Scrub. A delicate product suitable for dry, thin and sensitive skin. Formulated with Epsom salts, grape seed oil, coconut flakes and coconut milk powder. At the same time, it cleanses and nourishes the skin, improving its structure and increasing its protective properties. Organic ingredients rejuvenate and moisturize the skin, restoring its natural beauty.
• Home SPA. Mixes of sea, Himalayan and Epsom salts, dried chamomile and calendula flowers and bath bombs developed on the basis of baking soda have a complex effect, effectively eliminating the problem of irritated skin.
• White Velvet Blend. Contains three types of natural salt, dry cream, jasmine buds, macadamia and almond oil, white clay and coconut milk. The recipe was developed based on the ancient recipe for Cleopatra's bath. The unique composition provides hydration and nutrition.

• Set of bath salts. Epsom salt eliminates swelling and has a lymphatic drainage effect; pink (Himalayan) – contains 84 minerals, nourishing, moisturizing and increasing skin elasticity; Dead Sea – rejuvenates and increases the protective barrier; Crimean - moisturize and smooth the epidermis.

To ensure complete skin care and prevent irritation, it is recommended to use a dry massage brush. The procedure gently exfoliates dead cells, stimulating blood circulation. Dry rubbing helps restore not only the upper but also the deep layers of the skin. Dried cactus fibers help prevent skin irritation by stimulating the protective properties of the epidermis. As a result, the skin becomes silky and toned.

Cosmetics without fragrances, parabens and preservatives are much safer and more effective than the products that many of us are used to using. You can achieve ideal skin condition with the help of natural oils and salts. Natural products created by nature are effective for the beauty of the face, body and hair, and also help achieve peace of mind.

Natural cosmetics replace salon procedures, solving problems quickly and comprehensively. Natural monocomponent products, with regular use, give visible and lasting results. If there are a lot of substances in cosmetic products, then this only worsens the situation, confusing the skin. Cosmetics should contain only those substances that are really necessary (panthenol, hyaluronic acid, vegetable oils, etc.). This approach allows you to quickly cope with irritation, soothing and restoring the skin.