How To Treat Skin Irritation Naturally

Acne can be irritating. Literally. If you suffer from acne you have probably experienced irritated skin. There are many common skin irritants, but rest assured, we’ve got solutions to soothe your skin. Let’s take a deeper look at skin irritations and some tips on how to avoid it.

Acne is caused by dirt, oil, and bacteria that clog your skin pores. Your body tries to surround and get rid of the blockage by sending white blood cells to attack the problem. This causes the blemish to become red and sometimes form a white head. Acne can make skin sensitive and even painful around the blemish. Soothing your skin is the key to stopping irritation and acne.

At Santalia we know soothing skin irritation is a fundamental step in making life more comfortable for acne sufferers, and ultimately getting rid of acne completely. Santalia products use natural ingredients like Sandalwood oil to calm irritations. Sandalwood is an anti-inflammatory that reduces sensitive swelling around acne sites. It is also an antibacterial, which helps irritation because it stops the infection in your pores. As a gentle cleanser it also soothes skin naturally.

Now that you know what can help soothe your skin, let’s take a look at some common beauty “don’ts” that should be avoided so you don’t further irritate your skin.

Picking at blemishes. Don’t do it! It may be tough to resist ridding yourself of that white head but you don’t want to cause permanent damage to your skin. A scar will last much longer than a white head. Picking at your skin can exacerbate your acne and make your skin more sensitive.

Scrubbing your face roughly. Yes, exfoliation can be a good thing. But if you do it too roughly it can cause damage to your skin, which is what we’re trying to avoid! When washing your face, a gentle thorough wash will work better than a fast and furious one.

Using an abrasive face wash. Many products now have micro beads for added exfoliation, but these can sometimes cause skin irritation. Try a low dose chemical exfoliant that aids in removing dead skin instead, like salicylic acid.

Touching your face. If you have a blemish you may be hyper-aware of it, especially in public. Sometimes this causes people to touch their face excessively. Try to avoid this, as it will only make your skin more sensitive and add to the bacteria you have on your face.

Harsh acne skin care products. If you’re trying to get rid of acne you may try acne products that claim to “get rid of acne fast.” These products, like benzoyl peroxide, pack a punch in the wrong way. They are harsh on skin and often cause skin to dry out, which causes even more skin problems.  

A gentle, patient approach is the best way to treat acne. Remember that your skin won’t clear up after one face wash! Find a gentle skin care routine that you can maintain long term. At Santalia we pride ourselves on our natural acne products. We know that clear beautiful skin starts with an effective skin care system.

Visit our website to learn more about Santalia and our clinically proven acne products.

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