3 good actions to adopt to treat irritated skin

What causes irritated skin?

irritated skin can have different origins:

• The sunburns;
• The cold, the wind, too high humidity;
• rubbing of the skin against clothing that is too tight, or synthetic materials;
• The wounds and scars;
• Mechanical stress linked to shaving, hair removal, too frequent use of beauty masks, cosmetic products unsuitable for your skin type, etc.;
• Les dermatoses (eczéma, psoriasis…) ;
• insect bites, stinging plants;
• specific pathologies (shingles, etc.);
• emotions, stress;
• Exposure to chemical irritants;
• Food intolerances.

 

Step 1: choose your cosmetic products wisely

Analyze the composition

To choose your cosmetic products carefully, the first reflex is to analyze their composition. If you have skin sensitive to irritation, the ingredients must be chosen carefully. Among the list of components to avoid, we can notably cite phenoxyethanol, parabens, silicones, PEGs, irritants, allergens, comedogenic ingredients, petroleum derivatives, endocrine disruptors, or even, pollutants.

 

You can check the scores given to your cosmetics using cosmetic analysis applications to be sure you are making the right choice!

 

Choose your cosmetics according to your skin type

The second criterion for choosing your cosmetics is to do so according to your skin type. This will allow you to choose a beauty routine adapted to your needs.

 

If you have dry skin and you use treatments dedicated to combination and oily skin , the imbalance in your epidermis will not be long in coming: the hydrolipidic film will be weakened, and your microbiota will be disrupted.

 

Also analyze the condition of your skin. The latter can vary throughout your life, depending on the seasons, your age, or even your menstrual cycle. Only one rule: observe yourself, and listen to yourself, to provide the skin with the active ingredients it needs.

 

 

Adopt a minimalist routine

irritated skin needs simplicity. The less cosmetics you use, the better your skin will be. Go to the essentials, and opt for:

• A gentle makeup remover;
• A hydrating cleansing gel;
• A soothing day cream.

 

Gesture 2: hydrate your body

Skin irritations do not only affect the face, but can be felt all over the body. Hard water, shaving, hair removal can cause discomfort that stays with you all day.

 

To combat this problem, moisturize your body every day after your shower. Grangettes regenerating body lotion , moisturizing and soothing with micro-fragmented hyaluronic acid, can make a remarkable difference to your skincare routine. This expert formula maintains the skin's structure and regulates its hydration.

 

To soothe your irritated skin, you can also pour oat milk into your bath: it is an ingredient recommended for atopic skin , which reduces itching and regulates inflammation .

 

Gesture 3: protect yourself from the sun

The sun is the great enemy of irritated skin. It dries it out, and can also cause burning reactions or hives. To protect yourself properly, avoid exposure to the sun, especially between noon and 4 p.m.

 

Always remember to use sun protection adapted to your phototype (i.e. your skin type), check the SPF (protection level), and its water resistance. It is also important that it filters both UVA, responsible for skin aging, and UVB, responsible for burns.

 

 

Your special beauty routine for irritated skin

At Grangettes Switzerland, the composition of cosmetics is central: no harmful or controversial substances are present in the ingredients, and the active ingredients are chosen for the effectiveness of their results. They take care of your skin, soothe it, and keep it healthy.

 

For your irritated skin, here are your essential allies:

Grangettes makeup remover lotion cleanses, hydrates and soothes the skin. It effectively eliminates impurities accumulated during the day, leaving your skin perfectly clean and fresh.

 

The purifying facial gel contains hydrolyzed wheat protein and cocoyl proline, which ensure optimal hydration and preserve the softness of the skin.

 

The soothing day cream contains bisabolol , which soothes sensitive skin. It reduces the effects of tightness, for more balanced skin. Ectoine, for its part, offers anti-pollution protection much appreciated by irritated skin. If you have oily skin , you will appreciate its action against excess sebum. With Hyaluronic Acid, Olive Squalane, Allantoin and Betaine, the soothing cream deeply hydrates for soft, supple skin.