Many people think that an allergy to cosmetics can occur only in people with sensitive skin. This is not true. Victim of an allergic reaction to the means of care can be any of us.
Causes and Symptoms of Allergies to Cosmetics
For an absolutely healthy person, cosmetic means do not pose a threat, since the threshold of skin resistance is very high. But when several conditions coincide, which aggravate sensitivity, there is an allergy to cosmetics on the eyes, skin of the face or body.
The main reasons for this allergy are:
- The general propensity to allergy is promoted by genetic heredity, the transferred diseases and bad ecology.
- Intensity of use - mainly provokes an allergic reaction of frequent application of external means.
- Duration of use - any redness or irritation can not be ignored, since over time it flows into an allergy.
To make the allergy to cosmetics not become lingering, the symptoms need to be diagnosed quickly. It is quite easy to confuse with the skin reaction to the sun in the summer and to the cold in the winter. But there are signs of an allergy to cosmetics that "talk" about urgently needing to stop contact with the allergen:
- rash and spots, similar to hives, appearing 5-10 minutes after application of the remedy;
- in places of use of cosmetics burning sensation is felt;
- reddening of the century;
- swelling of the eyes;
- transparent discharge in the corners of the eyes;
- the appearance of blackheads;
- edema on the cheeks;
- dark circles under the eyes ;
- obstruction of the upper respiratory tract.
Treatment of allergies to cosmetics
After the allergy to cosmetics is shown, first of all it is necessary to address to the allergist and the dermatologist. But you can alleviate your condition yourself.
If an allergy to facial cosmetics is shown, then to remove redness and soothe the itch, chamomile broth (2 tablespoons of dry chamomile for 200 ml of water) will help. They can wash their eyes and treat affected areas of the skin. When an allergy from cosmetics manifests itself on the eyelids, relieve discomfort and swelling can help
Self-treatment of allergy to cosmetics must necessarily include a plentiful drink of nettle broth (1 tablespoon of dry herb per 1 cup of boiling water), as it suppresses the further development of an allergic reaction.
That there was no question, what to do with an allergy to cosmetics, before buying any funds, carefully study their composition. Do not buy those in which there are aromatic substances, alcohol and a large number of components in the composition.