Is your skin itchy and dry after you went out in the sun? Oh! Is it the same redness again!
Erythema or skin redness is an abnormal reddening or flushing of skin that could be caused by a number of factors including sunburn, acne and drug reactions. When your skin becomes irritated, there is a rush of blood to the affected area of the skin in an effort to ward off irritants and to kick start healing.
Causes and symptoms of skin redness
There are a number of symptoms that immediately strike the eye, such as, blistering, bumps, itchiness, hives, and burning, flushing, rashes, increased skin temperature in affected area, soreness and swelling.
These symptoms are caused by varied factors such as dermatitis, cellulitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, shingles, insect bite, diaper rash, heat rash, allergy due to drug administration, sunburn, skin burn and skin infection.
Redness of skin is not always a concern since it may also be caused due to strenuous exercise. However, in most other times, skin redness does cause irritation and discomfort.
Skin redness is a common problem faced by many people, especially those with sensitive skin, who travel a lot in the sun and who are exposed to pollution and skin damaging chemicals and microbes.
How to counter skin redness?
It is not as tough as it may sound. The fact that there are many organic and natural ingredients that can control skin redness and its impacts goes in your favour. The best thing about using these organic remedies is that they do not cause side effects and are completely safe for repeat use. They have been used since time immemorial.
Here are 3 cool ways to control skin redness at home!
- Aloe Vera remedy
Naturally cooling and succulent Aloe Vera is an excellent remedy for skin redness. Aloe Vera helps to control inflammation and soothes skin. Aloe Vera is rich in Vitamin E that restores skin connective tissues and helps to undo damage. It also helps to control rashes, itching and inflammation since it hydrates skin and also keeps it moisturized. It also has certain active components that have analgesic properties and control pain that is associated with redness. It is extremely useful to treat swelling, eczema, psoriasis and associated itching. In addition, it has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that allow it to fight skin infections and treat skin diseases.
To get the benefits of Aloe Vera, you could try simple remedies at home. You can simply apply aloe Vera gel to affected parts of the skin to control irritation. If the itching is also fuelled by dryness, you could blend half an avocado and add one tablespoon of Organic Honey along with two tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel. Apply this paste to affected skin and allow it to stay for ten minutes before washing with cold water.
- Peppermint power
The best thing about peppermint is that it has a wonderful smell and is a natural coolant. It can be had in flavoured drinks and candies and also be applied topically on skin. Peppermint is very effective in keeping insects and microorganisms at bay and prevents skin infection.
When it comes to skin redness, Peppermint Oil helps to control sebum secretion and prevents acne formation due to redness. It helps to prevent cracking and chapping that could follow redness. It is also a mild pain reliever and hence can help to soothe affected skin.
To use peppermint oil to control skin redness, take two tablespoons of good carrier oil such as almond oil and add four to five drops of peppermint essential oil. Almond Oil helps to repair skin in the affected area along with peppermint which increases blood circulation to affected skin and generates heat in the affected area that betters remedying action and alleviates pain.
- Lovely liquorice
Liquorice can be used in treating skin redness since it is a natural root which is skin friendly. It helps to control itching and rashes. Its ability to revert sun damage makes it infinitely potential in treating skin redness caused due to sun burns.
To control skin redness caused due to sunburns, take two tablespoons of organic Liquorice powder and mix it with one tablespoon of rose water. Apply the solution to the affected skin and allow it to stay for fifteen minutes until dry. You can then wash with cold water.
- Sandalwood splendour
Sandalwood in addition to being anti-microbial is anti-inflammatory and soothing. It is applied to control redness of skin and soothe it. Its anti-inflammatory properties allow it to control inflammation and the source of redness. It has diseases-fighting abilities also.
You can use sandalwood in your homemade face pack. Take two tablespoons of natural Sandalwood paste made with rose water. To this, add one tablespoon of milk and one teaspoon of Organic Turmeric powder. Mix well to form a paste and apply it on affected skin. This helps to control redness and also fights infections that could be caused by microorganisms because of the action of turmeric.
Try out these easy-to-do home remedies for skin redness and get the benefits.
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