Does the stinging on my face after applying lotion mean I am dehydrated? How can I tell if the stinging is caused by dehydration?

Lotions and lotions are the most common skin care products. In our daily lives, many people often use lotions and lotions for skin care, but some people experience a slight tingling sensation when using them. What’s going on? Does the stinging sensation on my face after applying lotion mean I’m dehydrated?

Does the stinging sensation on my face after applying lotion indicate dehydration?

It may be due to lack of water. If the stinging sensation disappears within a few seconds after applying the lotion and the skin does not have any abnormal reaction, it is mostly because the skin is too dry and lacks water. However, stinging pain on the face after applying lotion is not entirely due to dehydration. Allergies or alcohol in the lotion can also cause this phenomenon.

Causes and solutions for stinging pain when applying lotion on face

1. Skin dehydration

When the seasons are about to change, or when the skin has not been replenished with moisture for a long time, the skin will be dehydrated and dry, and small wounds will automatically appear on the face. These wounds are invisible and cannot be seen by the naked eye. At this time, if you apply skin care products, whether it is toner or lotion, your face will feel a slight tingling sensation. This is because the skin is too dry.

(1) Judgment method: If the stinging sensation is caused by dehydration of the skin, the stinging sensation will usually disappear within a few seconds after applying the lotion, and the skin will not have any abnormal reaction.

(2) Countermeasures: For facial pain caused by skin dehydration, it is recommended to stop using lotion first and strengthen the hydration of the skin. You can use cotton pads to apply toner for 5-10 minutes, or apply a hydrating mask 2-3 times a week, and use hydrating essences and other products appropriately to help the skin improve the problem of dehydration and dryness.

2. Facial allergy

Everyone has different skin types and different levels of allergies. When you feel a stinging sensation on your face after applying lotion, it is likely that your face is allergic to certain ingredients in the lotion. Sensitive skin is particularly prone to allergies.

(1) Judgment method: After applying lotion, the face will not only feel a stinging sensation, but also redness, itching, or even pimples within a few minutes, accompanied by a burning sensation on the face, which means that the face is allergic to the lotion.

(2) Countermeasures: When the skin is stinging due to lotion allergy, it is recommended to stop using the lotion immediately, rinse the face with plenty of water to rinse off the lotion ingredients as much as possible, and then apply some skin care products with calming effects, such as aloe vera gel, cucumber gel, etc., to help the skin calm down as soon as possible.

3. The lotion contains alcohol

Lotions with cleansing ability usually contain alcohol. There will be no problem if you have oily skin using alcohol-containing skin care products, but if you have dry skin, sensitive skin, skin that is allergic to alcohol, or skin with red blood streaks, using alcohol-containing skin care products will cause a stinging sensation on your face.

(1) Judgment method: Every time you use lotion, you will feel a stinging sensation on your face, accompanied by redness on your cheeks.

(2) Countermeasures: If your skin feels tingling every time you use lotion, it means that this lotion is not suitable for your skin. It is recommended that you choose a new lotion. It is best not to use lotions containing alcohol on dry skin and sensitive skin, and use them less on oily skin. It is best to choose lotions containing animal and plant essences to avoid skin irritation and allergies.