* Does your skin turns red easily all the time(from blushing , flushing or sunburn)?
* Is your skin often dry and scaly?
* Do you experience burning, stinging or itching within half an hour of applying most skincare products?
* Do you have or did you have as a child , atopic dermatitis- an inherited skin condition that affect about 3 percent of the population and is associated with allergies like hay fever and asthma?
* Are you fair skinned? If so, you are at greater risk for rosacea.
*Do you have rosacea( characterized by persistent redness, dilated blood vessels and ance-like pimples and pustules in the mid face- the reason it's often called adult ance)?
Ways to avoid irritating skin
1. Streamline your skin care regimen- using as few products as necessary, choose those that contains as few ingredients as possible. - The simpler the better!
2. Opt for hypoallergenic and /or fragrance-free products or those formulated for sensitive skin.
3. Do a patch test. Start by applying a quarter-size amount of product on your inner arms and covering it with adhesive bandage for 48 hours. If you get a reaction then you are sensitive for something in the product.
4.Minimize harshness. After cleansing, skin should feel soft and dewy not tight and taut.
5. Moisturize- " Hydration is very important for maintaining the skin's natural barrier against irritation. It is recommended to apply lotion within 3 minutes after shower to seal in the water the skin has absorbed.
6. Choose blocking sunscreens - Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which works on surface of the skin to block ultraviolet, are less likely to cause reactions.
7. Exfoliate with caution. - use AHA(like glycolic acid) or retinoids (like retinol) on an every-other-day basis to start. If any resulting irritation doesn't resolve within a couple of weeks, discontinue use and consult your dermatologist.
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