If you're anything like me you love seeing the first buds on the trees in the spring, but that can also mean the onset of spring allergies that wreak havoc on your body and leave you feeling like you would like to crawl back under your blanket and hibernate for one more season.
This may be a bit dramatic, but spring allergies can certainly be no joke if they are significant to you. There is good news though, your skincare routine can help alleviate some of the worst effects of this seasonal issue. The first thing you think of when you consider how to handle your seasonal allergies may not be your skincare routine, but the truth is that taking care of your skin along with utilizing other treatments for seasonal allergies can ward off the worst of your issues.
Let's be honest there is nothing glowing or youthful about red noses and runny eyes when you are battling. Before you even dip into your skincare routine for help you may want to start with the easy stuff like hydration. Making sure you stay hydrated is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the harshest impacts of allergies. You may want to up the amount of water you are drinking on a daily basis as a first step of battling back these annoyances.
Once you are certain you have made the right choices with your hydration and even your nutrition you can move on to your skincare routine and how it might impact having difficulty with allergies.
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Spotting the Signs on Your Skin: If your skin feels unusually itchy this April, look out for other telltale signs of an allergic reaction. This could include redness, a bumpy rash or hives, increased dryness and flaking, a burning sensation, or even a sudden sensitivity to skincare products that usually don't bother you.
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Simplify to Soothe: Your Allergy-Friendly Skincare Approach: When allergies flare up, it's best to take a minimalist approach to your skincare. Focus on the gentle essentials: cleansing, hydrating, and protecting. Consider temporarily pausing the use of harsh exfoliants (you won't have to worry about this one if you are already using our #1 selling InstantPeel which exfoliates your skin gently), heavily fragranced products (we have you here again too as many of our products are fragrance free), and potent active ingredients.
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Gentle Cleansing is Key: Treat your sensitive skin with extra care during allergy season. Opt for mild, fragrance-free cream cleansers or micellar water to remove impurities without stripping your skin's natural moisture barrier. Always use lukewarm water and pat your skin dry with a soft towel – avoid vigorous rubbing.
- Sun Protection for Sensitive Skin (Yes, Even in April!): Don't forget your daily SPF, even on overcast April days! Choose a gentle, hypoallergenic mineral-based (physical) sunscreen that sits on top of the skin rather than being absorbed, minimizing the risk of irritation. Look for fragrance-free formulas to keep your sensitive skin happy and protected.
You may not have guessed it, but your skincare routine most definitely can play a role in mitigating the effects of these nasty spring allergies. If you're experiencing allergies that are causing you significant discomfort or even pain you may want to seek medical attention.
We wish you nothing but joy and sunshine this spring season.
