Beauty without worries: Dealing with allergies, choosing makeup and men's skin care

Author: Wu Yan, Chief Physician, Peking University First Hospital

Reviewer: He Yanling, Chief Physician, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University

In this age of appearance, both daily maintenance and exquisite makeup have become an indispensable element of modern people's life. However, improper selection and use of cosmetics not only fail to improve appearance, but may also cause a series of skin problems. Learn about emergency treatment and skin care for cosmetic allergies, master the safe use of cosmetics, and pay attention to the special needs of men's skin care, so that beauty can be safer and more reliable.

Cosmetic allergy is the most common type of cosmetic skin disease, mainly manifested by symptoms such as skin redness, itching, and tingling. Once a cosmetic allergy occurs, the first thing to do is to immediately stop using the suspected product and thoroughly clean the face to remove the residual cosmetic ingredients. It is recommended to choose clean water or mild cleansing products for cleaning, and avoid using cleansing products containing irritating ingredients to avoid aggravating skin damage.

After cleaning, you can use cold compress to relieve skin discomfort. Cold compress can relieve symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammatory reactions. It is recommended to use a clean gauze or towel dipped in distilled water for cold compress, each time for about 20 minutes, 2-3 times a day. It should be noted that although cold compress can temporarily relieve symptoms, it cannot replace the use of moisturizing products.

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For people with sensitive skin and dry skin, moisturizing is the key to maintaining skin health. After cold compress, you should promptly apply a moisturizing product suitable for your skin type to lock in moisture in the skin and prevent dryness and tightness caused by evaporation of moisture. When choosing moisturizing products, you should give priority to products containing natural oil ingredients and moisturizing factors, which can effectively lock in moisture, form a protective film, and protect the skin from external environmental irritation.

The selection and safe use of cosmetic products are equally important. For people with completely normal skin, the safety of cosmetic products is relatively high, because they mainly stay on the surface of the skin and are not easily absorbed by the skin. However, for people with weak or sensitive skin protection layers, the use of cosmetic products needs to be particularly cautious.

First, choose cosmetics sold through formal channels to ensure that the products meet relevant national standards and regulatory requirements, and avoid purchasing products containing illegal ingredients. Secondly, before using cosmetics, it is best to conduct a small-scale skin test to observe whether it will cause allergic reactions. In addition, when using cosmetics, be careful not to rub or squeeze the skin excessively to avoid increasing the burden and damage to the skin.

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For those with particularly dry or sensitive skin, it is recommended to postpone the use of makeup products to avoid aggravating skin problems. If makeup products must be used, it is recommended to choose products with a light texture and easy to remove, and remove makeup and cleanse promptly after use to avoid irritation and damage to the skin caused by residues.

As for men's skin care, despite the growing male beauty market, the incidence of male skin problems is relatively low. This is because men's skin barrier function is generally better than that of women, and men are less likely to use makeup and other products that may cause irritation. Even so, men should follow scientific skin care principles, choose suitable products according to their skin type, and pay attention to cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection. Gentle cleansing methods help maintain the integrity of the skin barrier, while correct moisturizing measures can effectively prevent dry skin. In addition, regular use of sunscreen products can avoid UV damage and further protect the skin from external factors.

In addition, it must be emphasized that hormone ointments cannot be used as cosmetics for a long time. Some beauty-conscious people may use hormone ointments as skin care products due to rumors or blindly following the trend, resulting in serious problems such as hormone-dependent dermatitis. Therefore, when using ointments and other medicines, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and instructions, and never use medicines as cosmetics at will.