As the climate shifts, so does your skincare routine, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of your delicate skin. When allergies strike, avoid harsh cleansers and rough scrubbing—opt for a gentle, foaming gel cleanser like Naturopathica Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel, $24, containing the goodness of lavender, and aloe vera to calm your skin while washing away impurities. This helps to remove dirt and oils from your skin.
Keeping your skin hydrated is key, especially when allergies are in full swing. Instead of suffocating your skin with heavy creams, opt for this lightweight, mattifying face cream such as Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Light Moisturizer with Double Hyaluronic Acid, $50. Infused with organic manioc roots and hyaluronic acid, it'll give you all the hydration you need without making your skin feel greasy or irritated.
Before diving headfirst into a new skincare product, take a moment to patch-test it! This simple step is crucial, especially if your skin is sensitive or allergy-prone. Just dab a tiny bit of the product on your forearm or elbow, and wait 24-48 hours. If your skin starts acting up with redness, itching, or irritation, back away from the product and reach out to a doctor for guidance.
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Allergies can leave your skin feeling puffy, especially around your delicate eye area. To soothe puffiness go for Chillhouse Chill Globes, $45. Placing this globe facial massage tool in the fridge to cool before placing them on your closed eyelids and under eye area can do wonders.
All that sneezing and sniffling can leave your skin feeling raw and irritated. Go for HayMax Pure, $17.49, infused with the goodness of vitamin E, organic beeswax and sunflower oil. This fragrance-free balm helps to fight allergies and provide relief from hay fever, rhinitis and pollen allergies. Dab a bit on your nose to keep irritation at bay and enjoy soothing comfort throughout the day.
