During spring, people begin to live more outdoors and, therefore, they are much more exposed to a series of allergens such as pollen and dust. In addition, since less clothing is used, the skin is in greater contact with irritating agents. To these factors are added others such as dry skin, temperature changes and stress. All these agents tend to particularly affect people suffering from atopic dermatitis, who at this time see the appearance of hives on their skin more frequently.
What happens to skin in spring
The increase in temperatures, the decrease in humidity and the greater number of hours of sunshine typical of the change of season usually lead to an increase in skin sensitivity that can result in dryness, peeling, itching, erythema … especially in exposed areas.
Sun exposure can also cause skin reactions, such as polymorphous light eruption, commonly known as sun allergy, a reaction of the immune system triggered by sunlight that manifests itself in the form of pimples -for example, on the neckline and the face-, and solar urticaria, which causes reddening of the skin, itching and welts.
As if that were not enough, environmental allergens such as pollen can trigger an immune response and, in addition to producing symptoms in the nose, eyes or bronchi, generate hives, rashes, itching and cause discomfort.
How to reduce skin reactivity and take care of the skin in spring?
Although it seems that the only way to avoid skin allergies is to avoid contact with the allergens that affect us, most care and recommendations for sensitive skin at this time of year are also useful for allergic skin:
- Expose yourself to the sun gradually and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Sensitive skin tends to tolerate formulations with physical filters better, even if they do not have such light textures. Use Neutriherbs Vitamin C sunscreen lotion to get the best results. It will not only help in protecting your skin from the sun but also help in maintaining the hydration levels in your skin.
- Follow a diet rich in antioxidants and consider taking vitamin B supplements: low levels of some subtypes of vitamin B, such as B3, can cause atopic dermatitis and skin inflammation. It should be noted that you should not only consume these ingredients but also apply these ingredients to the skin. Neutriherbs Niacinamide Vitamin B3 Serum For Soothing Skin will help in minimising the oil generation and reduce pores from your skin.
- Wear breathable clothing and shower immediately after playing sports, as sweat can irritate the skin
- Cleaning, exfoliation and hydration: it is advisable to use creams and cleansers without perfumes, parabens or preservatives. Using a gentle scrub once a week can also help reduce itchiness. Some of the products that we recommend you integrate into your routine include:
- Neutriherbs Vitamin E Facial Cleanser: Its gentle properties help in moisturising and removing impurities from your skin. Leaving your skin smooth and fresh. It also has hydrating properties thanks to the aloe vera present in this product.
- Neutriherbs AHA Serum For Exfoliating & Smoothing Skin: Use this product to gently exfoliate your skin during the night, when you wake up you get a nice, plumped and hydrated skin that is radiant and glowing.
- Neutriherbs 24K Gold Hydrating Spray: To let your skin hydrate almost instantly use this magical product that is very beneficial for skin that needs hydration. This product is rich in hyaluronic acid and 24k gold, which almost instantly shows the results and provides supple skin.
- Limit time spent outdoors on days with high pollen counts
