Thursday, July 2, 2009

You probably have lots of appointments with your friends and family members this summer season. After all, it is one of the best seasons wherein all of you can gather and schedule a trip or two so you can be together. In all of these trips and appointments, you can't help but use cosmetics. Most of the times, some cosmetics may not be compatible with your skin type. Their ingredients are harmful which end up to the formation of red patches or peeling on your skin. Thus, take a look at these summer first aid tips to avoid getting cosmetics allergy.

When you see your eyes getting red, scaly, and puffy, as well as you begin suffering from an itchy sensation, you might want to realize that you might have developed sensitivity or allergy to any of the cosmetics that you are using. What is worse is when the whites of your eyes may turn swollen and red. The allergic reaction may get worse or may clear up depending on the strength of the cosmetics material. Other allergies may also be caused by your foundation, blush on, powder, or lipstick.

The most sensitive part of your face that can be affected is of course the eyes. The eyelid as well as its surrounding areas is so sensitive and vulnerable since the skin that makes it up is loose and thin. Hence, the chemicals get to penetrate easily. Cosmetics are often made up of oils, waxes, dyes, perfumes, detergents, preservatives, and lanolin. Also, it doesn't mean that because you have been using your cosmetics for a long time there is no chance of getting allergic to them. It only goes to show that over time, you have been slowly building up your own sensitivity. The allergic reaction only worsens every time that you apply them on.

Therefore, the very first thing to do is to stop using the material that causes it. It will not be that easy to identify which among your cosmetics does that to you so it is wise to discontinue the use of everything.

Consult a dermatologist. Your doctor may prescribe some kind of steroid ointment that will help clear up the allergic reaction.

Use hypo-allergenic cosmetics. They are most prescribed for those with sensitive skin. So, read the label before purchasing.

Avoid using cosmetic products that contain perfume and lanolin since they are the primary culprits for causing skin allergic reactions.

Follow these summer first aid tips so you can enjoy painting your face without losing the beauty of your skin.

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