6 Mistakes that Cause Skin Redness and Irritations

Does your skin tend to be red and irritated? If so, do your best to avoid the following mistakes that only make the problem worse. See how to take care of sensitive skin properly.

Problems experienced by sensitive skins

If you still read the post, you must be familiar with the red, flaky, sensitive skin that needs a few layers of cream or foundation to look good and feel well. There are lots of factors causing redness and even eating a spicy meal affects the appearance of this skin type. See top mistakes that cause skin irritations.

6 sensitive skin care mistakes

1. You don’t fight the cause of irritation.

Lots of creams promise to calm red skin but the first thing to focus on is finding the trigger making your skin react. Then, customize a product which fights the cause of irritation. For instance, redness caused by extreme dryness must be treated with products high in hyaluronic acid. Red skin related to skin conditions, such as rosacea, requires medication from a skin doctor.

2. You use an unsuitable face cleanser.

Face cleansing is important, particularly in the PM when you must get rid of all makeup residue and fully cleanse the skin. At the same time, remember that the intense cleanser doesn’t equal super-clean skin. A strong washing agent only leaves the skin more irritated, tight-feeling and even burning.

If you feel the skin is tight and itchy after cleansing, you should definitely consider getting a new cleanser. Believe it or not, if your cleanser forms lots of lather, it’s more likely to dehydrate your skin. Choose sulfate-free face washes which don’t strip the skin of natural oils.

3. You over-exfoliate the skin.

Face scrubs and all kinds of emulsions and toners based on fruit acids may hugely irritate the skin. They may intensify the redness and even make the blood vessels break and cause unwanted “spider veins”.

4. You cause damage to skin instead of protecting it.

Protection is the best thing you can provide your skin with, regardless of the type. So, concentrate on forming a protective layer on its surface. Search for conditioning products based on ceramides which reduce redness and inflammation. Go for soothing products which additionally shield against dryness, irritations, pollution and oxidative stress.

5. You don’t know that natural ingredients sometimes yield to pharmaceuticals.

Fans of natural solutions don’t like chemical-laden pharmaceuticals but this may prove harmful at times. Medications prescribed by the doctor are customised to your skin type and its needs. Plus, a natural product may have wrong pH for your skin, making your problems bigger.

6. You believe the sunlight makes the skin better.

Have you ever tried to camouflage red, reactive, irritated skin with suntan? People love to do that, not just in the summer. They use sunbeds if there’s no strong sunlight. Unfortunately, sunbathing intensifies redness, especially in the case of acne rosacea. If your skin is prone to redness and irritations, avoid sunbathing and use the sunscreen, ideally 30 SPF.