PRODUCTS I'M USING FOR IRRITATED SKIN

I‘ve been dealing with some pesky, red bumps around my eyes lately. Any type of irritation or skin issues can be extremely frustrating to deal with (and get rid of) so I've been very selective with the products I'm using. For now, I've cut out my regular skincare products for simple + gentle alternatives. I figured going back to the “basics” and using less products overall would help to remove anything causing the irritation and/or clear it up. With what I'm pretty sure is dermatitis (thanks Google!) causing the bumps + being a little extra dry from the Winter weather, switching to these has helped a TON. Everything has been super gentle and has soothed the irritation + bumps dramatically! Whether you’re also having some skin issues (always be sure to check with a dermatologist first before using/treating) or just wanting some good moisturizing products, keep reading to see what's been working for me. I'll also link it all too if you want to do some research or buy.

+ Aloe Vera - We all know aloe is good for sunburn + irritated skin, so I thought it couldn’t hurt to use it on the mysterious (and annoying!) red bumps. I was previously using hydrocortisone which I later read can further irritate dermatitis around the eyes. LOL. Definitely why you should go see a dermatologist unlike me... I did check and aloe vera is safe for your face and can help a lot of issues from rosacea to eczema. I have seen a HUGE difference using the aloe and it has almost entirely cleared up all of the bumps. I’m still using it daily so I’ll be interested to see if it will go and stay away if I stop. For now, I’ve been dabbing a little on each morning and before bed. I’m amazed and will continue to use if I ever have any other skin issues! I bought this one because it’s 97.7% pure aloe and free from fragrance, alcohol + dye. It’s also under $4 for a huge bottle!

+ Vaseline - Vaseline is one of those old, tried and true products that just works. I’ve been using it on top of the aloe and on my nose + lips. They were drying out like crazy from the cold weather so I needed something heavy duty and the vaseline did the trick! It's also very affordable— I bought this size for under $2.

+ Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm - I’ve also been using this lip balm at night which is great. It’s not as heavy as the Vaseline, but it gives great moisture and has hyaluronic acid and shea butter. It feels great on the lips too! You can purchase it here. 

+ Nécessaire The Hand Cream - If you have dry hands, this hand cream is so good. It’s full of peptides and vitamins that are great for your skin and really add moisture. My favorite thing is that it blends + absorbs quickly and there isn’t a greasy residue. It’s a little pricey but a little goes a long way. 

What are your go-to skin products?

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