Skin Care Decoded!

We all know that during emergencies, quick and right method can save lives. This is the same theory that goes when you are faced with a damaged skin. Quick and effective remedies can save your already damaged skin from further damages so it is important that all of us learn the right and quick remedy to specific damages. Here are some of the quick remedies for damaged skin

Sun Exposure
Did you know that exfoliating removes a layer of the top most portion of the epidermis which functions as the protective barrier for our skin? Without this layer, our skin becomes vulnerable to sunburn, wrinkles, sunspots and cancerous lesions. What are the quick remedies for damaged skin due to sun exposure?

1. Exfoliate at night so that during your sleep, your skin has time to repair its barrier and replace oils that you’ve once stripped away
2. Use sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 everyday and stop exfoliating for at least 48 hours before heading off for a sunny vacation
3. After going for microdremabriason or chemical peel, avoid  to exfoliate at home for at least 2 days and put on sunblock an stay in share for 2 weeks

Broken Capillaries
Broken Capillaries happens when you scrub too harsly or even too rough washcloth can cause microscopic tears on skin and break the blood vessels. What are the quick remedies for damaged skin due to broken capillaries?

1. Avoid scrubs that contain irregular shaped particals such as fruit pits or crushed nut shells which can increase risk of tearing. Instead, choose products made with fine synthetic grains
2. Use gentle pressure when applying facial scrub to wet skin with hand or soft cotton pad

Irritated and itchy skin
Irritated and itchy skin can happen if you use two exfoliants together as it can remove too much of the skin’s protective layer thus increasing its sensitivity. What are the quick remedies for damaged skin due to irritated and itchy skin?

1. Use only one exfoliant
2. Stop using exfoliant for at least 48 hours if skin continues to be irritated and itchy

Breakouts
Breakouts can happen to anyone especially teenagers. Even over exfoliating can strip away beneficial oils causing pores to secrete more. What are the quick remedies for damaged skin due to breakouts?

1. Use an over the counter treatment that contains glycolic or salicylic acid
2. Use an over the counter scrub made specifically for acne prone skin

Post waxing damage
Some chemical exfoliators are are out on the store shelves currently can weaken the bonds between cells making it easier for the wax to remove a deeper layer of the skin. What are the quick remedies for damaged skin due to post  waxing?

1. Stop using products that contains AHA or retinoid

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