Sensitive Skin?

POSTED BY Unknown on Friday, November 5, 2010

You see skin problems after using certain cosmetics. You also think that this is due to sensitive skin. Meanwhile, according to dermatologist Dr. David Bank, "At least 50 percent of women think they have sensitive skin problems. They're hard to get products that do not cause allergic reactions and irritation."

Allergies indicate there is a problem in the body's immune system, while the irritation is a reaction on the top of the skin.
Environmental effects can not we all expect, but what we apply on our skin can control. While the ingredients that often cause skin problems, among others;

* Phthalate

Commonly abbreviated as DBP or in-n-butyl phthalate. Is a plastic material to provide softness to the nail polish. It is estimated that a potential carcinogen, can also be caused fetal abnormalities, allergic rash, and eczema. This material has been banned in Europe. Avoid this ingredient in nail polish products.


* Shea Butter

It is natural, but, anyone who has a peanut allergy will see that they have increased sensitivity to this product. Even the natural or organic products can be caused allergic reactions.


* Triclosan

So much development of the disease, making us all on guard with a lot of hand washing using sterile cleanser. However, in some cases, materials contained in these cleaners, such as triclosan, you'll catch a rash and inflammation of the skin.

* Balsam of Peru

Fragrance is one of the main causes of allergic skin problems. Balsam of Peru, which is the resin is one source of perfume that often causes us pain. Its phototoxic materials when exposed to the sun you'll catch a brown streaks in the former application perfume. Look for cleaning products are free perfume (fragrance-free).


* Formaldehyde

Generally, beauty products no longer use this material preserved. However, it is usually replaced with imidazolidinyl urea, or quaternium 15, which can react together on the skin. If you have experienced an allergic reaction due to formaldehyde, beware of the materials mentioned above this. However, formaldehyde is used as an ingredient in nail polish. Beware, because the nails will not give effect thanks to its strength, but when you scratch the eyes when using nail polish, these materials can migrate into the eye and caused dermatitis in the eye.


* Paraben

This is the most common preservatives used mass producers because of cheap and stable. Very hard to find products that do not contain parabens, because quite a lot of derivatives, such as methyl, propyl, and benzyl hydroxybenzoate. Should they have ever experienced skin problems due to avoid paraben ingredients earlier and select which is completely free of parabens.


* Acid

Most sour (acid), such as azelaic, alpha hydroxy, benzoic, lactic, and sorbic not cause many problems, however, one of them, cinnamic, could be threatened. Teeth from tartar protective material is often found in toothpaste. This material is often caused problems around the mouth. If it is difficult to replace toothpaste, try to apply a lotion such as petroleum jelly around the mouth of each before brushing teeth.


* PPD

Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) commonly found in hair dyes. Who are allergic, will find a rash around the scalp, hair grows around the area, forehead, neck, and behind ears. It appears that PPD allergy is also associated with age, as age, body resistance will this substance seems to decrease. Avoid hair dyes that contain these ingredients, try to choose henna or dyes that do not contain irritants.


* Retinoids

A substance that is believed capable of fighting the signs of aging, acne-fighting, and others, but it also represents the most common irritants. This substance causes the skin more sensitive to the sun and caused drought in the winter season. The amount you apply to the skin was also influential.

If you have problems with skin due to allergic reactions, try to avoid the materials before, check this stuff before buying cosmetics.


Source: female.kompas.com

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