While the thought of parting with your go-to moisturizer may be enough to give you nightmares, it’s important to understand that some of your favorite products may no longer be giving your skin the nourishment it needs. Especially when you consider how your skin is affected by the natural aging process and by changes in your habits and lifestyle. Your skin concerns can be linked to a number of factors, but sometimes, adding or switching out a product or two is all it takes to keep your skin in fighting form. Below, we list down some of the most common signs your skin is a prime candidate for a much-needed transition.
1. Your breakouts worsen after treatment.
If you’ve recently started a topical treatment and your skin actually gets worse, you’ll want to take note of the active ingredient in your product. If skin is irritated after a new topical treatment, I first examine the treatment. A topical vitamin – A product commonly produces some redness/irritation as part of its process—and this does not indicate an allergy or problem. But if your skin is truly irritated, we recommends using the product every second or third night instead and switching to a gentle cleanser and moisturizer to ease dryness.
2. Your skin is excessively dry.
Dry skin can be genetic, a by-product of excessive cleansing and oil-stripping, dry environment and incorrect diet, among other factors. To prevent excessive dryness, dermatologist suggests replacing your alcohol- and acid-based products with ones that contain moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, particularly in the drier winter months.
3. Your skin is off-balance.
While having dry or oily skin is determined by genetics, using the wrong products can over-dry your skin and interfere with your skin’s sebum production, causing it to produce more oil than necessary. If you spend every day trying to remove every ounce of oil off your skin, it will actually try to produce more. The key is to keep oil production in check and to not over-treat your skin,
Salicylic acid and clay are two of the best ingredients to look for if you’re dealing with excess grease as these can absorb oil without being too harsh on your skin.To prevent drying out your skin, swap out your alcohol-based toner for hydrating floral water and opt for gentle cleansers (instead of bar soaps) with natural pH-balancing ingredients like honey, apple cider vinegar and nourishing oils like jojoba, olive and argan oils.
4. Your skin stings or itches.
Hives (which can be caused by stress), sensitivities from food or skin care products and sunburn, windburn or frostbite can all result in skin that suddenly stings and itches so it’s best to keep track of new foods you’ve introduced to your diet and do a patch test of your moisturizers or serums before deciding to make them staples in your AM or PM routines. It’s especially important to check
your skin care products for potential allergens or ingredients that could react to the sun or a medication you’re taking.
Another major reason your skin itches, stings and appears blotchy? Over-exfoliation. “Over-exfoliating and using retinoids or heavy acids will almost always cause some discomfort, but if you take a couple of days off and use a gentle moisturizer for a couple of days, your skin will restore itself,” says by skin expert. “If you’re new to exfoliating with a scrub or mask, it’s best to start off with twice a week and see how your skin tolerates it,” she adds.
Apart from above if you face any issue related to skin care you may contact Dr. Chetna K. Ghura for consultation and skin treatment. Skin Image Clinic is one of the best Skin care clinic in Faridabad.
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