Sensitive Skin FAQ: Ten ways to prevent and treat skin allergies

Skin allergy is also called sensitive skin. From a medical point of view, skin allergy mainly refers to when the skin is exposed to various stimuli such as adverse reactions to cosmetics, chemicals, pollen, certain foods, and polluted air.

Sensitive Skin FAQ

First, try to avoid exposing your skin to strong sunlight and harsh weather conditions such as cold, hot, and strong winds for long periods of time. These climatic conditions can easily cause itching, redness and swelling of the skin, or aggravate the lesions of existing skin diseases. In severe cases, erosion and watering may occur. Patients with acute skin diseases should pay special attention.

Second, do not scratch the affected area with your hands (such as peeling off dandruff, squeezing blisters, scratching the skin, etc.), otherwise it is more likely to cause skin injury, aggravate the condition, and even cause poisoning infection.

Third, avoid using overheated water to wash the affected area. If the disease is on the head, it is advisable to sleep with a higher pillow. If the disease is on the lower limbs, walking should be reduced as much as possible. If the disease is on the torso, it is best to wear loose and smooth underwear, and avoid the stimulation of chemical fiber and fur products. If there is hair, the hair should be trimmed with scissors, and it should never be shaved with a knife, because the stimulation of the knife may aggravate the condition. During the acute period of the disease, avoid humid environment, drink too much water or wash with water, otherwise it may cause combined infection.

Fourth, live a regular life, keep calm, and avoid excessive mental stress. Be sure to take a rest and adjust after working for a long time.

Fifth, eat more soy products and river plants such as lotus pods, lotus seeds, lotus roots, water chestnuts, and water caltrops (chicken head rice). Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, eat some animal organs, lean meat, etc., eat less greasy food, avoid eating seafood such as fish and shrimp, drink less alcohol, and eat less irritating food.

Sixth, pay attention to the hygiene of the oral cavity, eyes and vulva, especially for patients with ulcers in these areas, pay attention to washing them frequently with water.

Seventh, you must follow the doctor's orders during treatment. Do not use more or less medication at will, and do not use a certain medication on your own initiative.

Eighth, if any new changes are found during the treatment, or if there are adverse reactions after taking the medicine, you should inform the doctor in time and change other medicines.

Ten preventive measures for skin allergies

1. Use mild and non-irritating sensitive essence to increase the skin's fibrous tissue and improve weak skin.

2. Choose gentle skin care products from the sensitive series, such as sensitive face cream, cell lotion cream, etc. to calm the skin.

3. Make sure your skin absorbs enough water to avoid dryness caused by heat.

4. Washing your hair frequently can prevent sensitive substances such as dust and pollen from adhering to your hair and causing skin allergies.

5. Keep your skin clean and wash your face frequently with cold water to enhance skin resistance.

6. Use the same brand of cosmetics and choose those that do not contain strong fragrances, alcohol or other irritants.

7. Take more vitamins A, C and E, which are good for the skin. This is true for healthy skin and even more important for sensitive skin.

8. Try not to wear heavy makeup. If you have skin allergies, stop using any cosmetics immediately and observe and care for your skin.

9. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen for sensitive skin, otherwise it will cause skin burns and allergic reactions such as redness, darkening, and peeling.

10. Live a regular life, maintain a balanced diet and get enough sleep.

Five key points for maintenance:

First, it is not advisable to exfoliate sensitive skin. This is because thin cuticle and cuticle damage are the main causes of sensitivity, so the first principle of maintenance is to protect the cuticle from damage. Be careful not to overdo it when cleaning and do not use soapy detergents. You should stay away from products such as scrubs and exfoliating creams.

Second, sensitive skin should be protected more often in daily life. Since sensitive skin has a thinner epidermis, lacks the ability to defend against ultraviolet rays and is prone to aging, you should pay attention to the use of sunscreen products. The ingredients in sunscreen products are also one of the factors that can easily irritate the skin, so it is best not to apply them directly on the skin. Instead, apply sunscreen products after applying basic skin care products.

Third, the thin stratum corneum of sensitive skin often cannot retain enough moisture. Whether in an air-conditioned room in summer or in a dry climate in winter, people with this skin type will feel skin dehydration and dryness more keenly than ordinary people. Therefore, it is very important to strengthen moisturizing in daily care. In addition to using lotions and skin care products containing moisturizing ingredients, you should also apply a moisturizing facial mask regularly. When the seasons change, you also need to be careful to replace basic skin care products that are no longer suitable.

Fourth, sensitive skin cannot be over-nourished. This is because modern cosmetics and skin care products emphasize high effectiveness, and therefore require that their active ingredients must be able to penetrate the skin and act deep into the skin to produce high effects. For sensitive skin, high concentration and good effect mean high risk and high sensitivity. Therefore, when people with this type of skin use skin care products (especially high-concentration activating products such as essences), it is more appropriate to dilute them by half before use. In addition, sensitive skin is not suitable for products with too strong therapeutic effects. Using non-therapeutic products that do not add burden to the skin is the best way to restore skin health.

Finally, try to minimize irritation to sensitive skin. Once the skin becomes dry, flaky or red, it means that the skin health is in danger. To make the skin recover as quickly as possible, the best way is to reduce irritation, avoid excessive exposure to wind and sun, avoid eating irritating foods, and then use low-allergy products. After reducing the damage, the skin may recover on its own.

Sensitive Skin FAQ

Netizen: Why does my skin turn red after washing my face?

Answer: First check whether you are applying too much force or rubbing too much when washing your face? Is the redness temporary or permanent? For skin that is prone to redness, you should massage your face as gently as possible when washing your face, and use rich foam rather than your hands to cleanse the skin. Excessive pulling and friction will cause redness and swelling of the skin.

Netizen: Whenever I’m exposed to the sun or eat too much hot food, red spots appear on my face, and they’re a bit hard. Is this an allergy? How should it be solved?

Answer: Ultraviolet rays are the enemy of the skin. Whether it is sensitive skin or normal skin, it will turn red after being exposed to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, sun protection is an essential task in our daily life. Hot foods can cause our bodies to become hot, and many people will also get acne. The preventive measure is of course to eat less hot foods, but if this phenomenon has already occurred, it is recommended to consume foods that clear away heat and reduce fire, such as herbal teas, use refreshing and soothing products in skin care products, and frequently spray moisturizing spray to help lower skin temperature and reduce redness.

Netizen: My skin has become very dry since autumn. The two spots on my cheeks are red and itchy, and moisturizing is ineffective. What should I do?

Answer: This situation is actually caused by lack of water in the skin. When the skin is overly dehydrated, it will become dry and cracked, resulting in some wounds that are invisible to the naked eye, and you may even feel a slight stinging sensation when replenishing water. Moisturizing must be strengthened. After moisturizing, be sure to add a layer of oil-containing moisturizing cream or lotion to lock in moisture. Without oil to hold the moisture in place, the moisture you just replenished will quickly disappear during the dry winter months.