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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Cool Down and Conceal
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.
Spring allergies can leave your skin feeling like a scratchy mess, thanks to pesky histamines. But scratching only stirs up more trouble, leaving you redder than a ripe tomato. Dust and pollen cling to your skin and clothes, worsening symptoms as you sleep. Take a pre-bedtime hot shower to reduce irritation and soothe allergic reactions to ensure a peaceful sleep. Alternatively, immerse yourself in a warm bath with baking soda for 30 to 60 minutes or opt for quick 15-minute soaks with ground oatmeal to relieve itching. For a refreshing cleanse, try First Botany All Natural Tea Tree Body Wash, $22.99, enriched with potent tea tree and eucalyptus oils to soothe irritation and washes away impurities from head to toe.
