You need to change the way you care for your skin as the seasons change. The changing weather becomes a critical factor, and potentially can make your skin allergic. People who have sensitive skin should cautiously take care of their epidermis to avoid potential problems. With a little research from our clients in the health care industry, Network HR presents some simple instruction and easy to follow tips on skin care below which should help everyone keep safe and protected through the summer months.

Sensitive Skin to Allergic Reactions

Sensitive skin has the potential to become allergic skin. Allergic Skin may be temporarily (not always) harmed by external stimulus, changing climate or polluted environments. “Allergic” means that the skin is functionally damaged or unbalanced, leading to rubefaction, causalgia, tightening, twinge, itchy, all of which is often seen in dry skin and sometimes in mixed skin or oily skin. Sensitive skin is different from the long “hypersusceptibility” resulting from inborn ectopic body or atopy. It is remediable and even recoverable to healthy rubicund skin by avoiding irritating factors and making good preventative measures to keep skin healthy. Since any object such as an earring, necklace, hair dye, fixture, nail enamel, even flowers, plants and textiles that touch the skin could aggrevate an allergy, the definite source of the problem is difficult to discover but with a little examination it can be found out.

Is Your Skin Sensitive?

Read the statements below. If one matches your skin, add a point and keep a total to determine your skin condition at the end of the quiz. (quiz courtesy of sina.women.com)

1. Your cheeks easily turn red, and you are considered “apple cheeked”.

2. There is often some tiny scurf peeling on your face.

3. Some skin care products leave you feeling a twinge.

4. The skin gets burned, and you twinge or rash in the sun.

5. Your skin is uncomfortable when you visit the beach or swim in the sea.

6. Your face easily turns red when drinking alcohol.

7. Skin itches after having hot pot or Thai dishes.

8. Often your skin is somehow tight whether it gets oily or not.

9. Generally your skin is rough and unsmooth.

10. Your skin condition does not change after washing your face.

11. Your skin is always troubled when the season changes.

12. You cannot use skin care products containing a fragrance or alcohol.

13. Applying make-up powder with a puff or brush creates a twinge or rubefaction when you touch your face.

14. Your skin is uncomfortable when you get in or out of a cold air conditioned room.

15. You were diagnosed as allergic by a physician before.

Results:

0~5 point(s): Well, you are lucky and your skin is just sometimes irritated and requires only normal attention. Always be careful and observe your skin to avoid exacerbation or possible development of allergies.

6~10 points: Be careful! The healthy condition of your skin is in danger. Please avoid too much stimulation and change your skin care products to allergy sensitive versions.

11~15 points: Red alert! You’d better go to see a dermatologist and completely adopt anti- allergy skin care products.

Guide to Care for Sensitive Skin

If you scored high on our quiz, never fear. Here are some simple steps to keep your skin safe as the summer warms up and the potential for allergic reactions increases.

• Mild face washing

Use mild cleansing milk made with natural ingredients. Sensitive skin reacts poorly to oil based soaps. Milky make- up removal products are preferred.

Correct choice:

Choose the product that is capable of easing and relaxing your sensitivity with chamomile, german, aloe, marigold or hotspring elements. Be sure it is alcohol and acid free!.

• Anti-allergy and moisture enhancing Lotions

“Moisture” is key in preserving sensitive skin. Anti-allergy lotions have high moisture content and could be better than creams when comforting your sensitive skin. They will adjust the degree of water saturation of your skin and strengthen its resistance to allergies. Correct choice:

Products specially designed for sensitive skin are marked with words such as “gentle, mild, sensitive”; Naturally “herbal or organic” components can relax tight skin..

• Insulating protection

Physical allergies caused by ultraviolet rays may be worsened if the skin is unprotected in strong sunlight; especiall ywhen the sensitive skin is alreadyt inflammed. Think of your skin as the “undergarment to be protected by the UV sun protectionskin like a “raincoat”. This is indispensable when you go out.

Correct choice:

It is better to choose sun protection lotion with low irritability and antiallergy components for sensitive skin which are as cool as possible.

Comforting hydrating face masks

The “airtight moisture preservation” nature of these products makes hydrating face masks effective than other care products. For best results, apply twice a week to moisten the skin and mitigate the rubefaction.

Helpful tips for frequent periods of irritability

If the allergy is rather evident, place the face mask in freezer for a while before applying. This can mitigate the inflammation and discomfort.

Anti-allergy sprayer for emergency use

If your face feels dry and itchy in an air-conditioned room, prepare an “anti-allergy sprayer”. Keep it in your desk is use during the day and calm your uncomfortable skin.

Usage tips on sprayer

1. Do not rely on it. The spray is only for temporary relief. Avoid frequent use.

2. Absorb water residue after use. The water left on the face after spraying may take away the moisture in the top layer of skin because of evaporation. Absorb the residue water with face tissues.

Olive Oil is not just for Salad!

In case nothing changes even though you have tried many skin moistening products, there is a last chance! Mix half a cup of olive oil with half a cup of water and wash your face with it every evening. This technique was a Roman beauty secret from thousands of years ago! Olive oil mixed with water will safely moisten the skin of any condition without irritability.

Honey

If you skin is sensitive, pay attention to the use of exfoliating cream when the season changes. Honey makes an excellent choice since it is a natural dirt remover, and in comparison with most exfoliating creams, honey can comfort your skin and kill bacteria. Honey is apparently great skin care substitute for it can avoid stimulating the skin when removing old irritants and eliminating acne in the new skin.

Anaphylactic substances

People who have sensitive skin should be aware of those skin care products that contain anaphylactic chemicals. These common ingredients can cause considerable damage to allegic skin. Thankfully, most products containing these elements clearly mark this on their packages. Just to safe, make sure your skin care products do not contain any: alcohol, bronopol, sorbic acid, parabens, or fragrance (usually alcohol based).

Network HR want you to look and feel your best in every season. Did you know that your skin is your body’s largest organ? So always look carefully when purchasing skin care products, since you do not want to be a fragile beauty. With proper care and attention you and your skin can stay strong and radiant no matter what the season brings!

*Research Courtesy of Sina.Women.com