Contents:
- Medical Video: Facial Rash? Perioral Dermatitis: Making The Diagnosis - OnlineDermClinic
- Cosmetic allergy symptoms on the face
- 1. Area of facial skin
- 2. The area around the eyes
- 3. Lip area
- What should be noted when trying new cosmetic products
Medical Video: Facial Rash? Perioral Dermatitis: Making The Diagnosis - OnlineDermClinic
Cosmetics can indeed make anyone more beautiful. Unfortunately, not all beauty products are safe on your skin. Some of them may contain chemicals that react badly to your skin. Especially if you are trying a new product, allergies can occur. Before allergies get worse, you should know the following characteristics of cosmetic allergies on the face.
Cosmetic allergy symptoms on the face
1. Area of facial skin
Facial skin is a part that is susceptible to allergies. This is because the product content can affect the structure and function of the skin causing inflammation.
If the allergies are mild and occur at the beginning of use, they can still be treated alone. However, if you are not aware of the allergic symptoms that occur and continue to use the product, the possibility of an allergy will get worse and must follow a doctor's care.
Allergy to cosmetics can cause various reactions, such as:
Hives
This condition occurs when the facial skin reacts to a substance that is an allergen. Symptoms include:
- The skin feels hot or sore
- A tingling sensation appears
- Itchy skin
- Rash and swelling
The characteristics of cosmetic allergies on the facial skin can appear several minutes to an hour after you use cosmetics. In some cases, these symptoms will subside on their own in about 24 hours. If symptoms don't heal, see a doctor immediately.
Allergic contact dermatitis
Nearly 80 percent of cosmetic allergy cases cause contact dermatitis. This reaction can develop more than 12 hours to 48 hours after contact between the skin and allergens. Symptoms include:
- Reddish skin
- Swollen
- Itchy skin
- Normal pimples appear
In some cases, allergic reactions can cause blackheads and the skin becomes darker (hyperpigmentation). Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis can also occur due to cosmetic allergies.
2. The area around the eyes
To apply the area around your eyes, you may have used it eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, concealer, or foundation. If you are allergic to a type of eye makeup product because the chemical content comes in contact with the skin around the eyes, maybe you will experience:
Rash
The appearance of a rash can vary from person to person. However, in general the skin condition is initially reddish, itchy, and can peel off the area of the skin around the eyes. This is the first sign that cosmetic allergies appear.
Swollen eyes
In addition to the rash, the eyelids can become swollen and runny because of an inflammatory reaction. This condition can be mild and also severe, even spreading to the upper cheek area. This can occur followed by the appearance of a rash.
Eye irritation
Reported from Live Strong, eye makeup like eyeliner or mascara that comes in contact with the surface of the eye will result in conjunctivitis. This is an eye transparent membrane infection that makes blood vessels visible and the white area in the eyeball becomes red (red eye). When these symptoms appear, you may feel sick or sensitive to glare.
3. Lip area
Users of cosmetic products on the lips can also cause allergic reactions. Lipstick allergy, lip balmor other products can cause inflammation of the lips, also called cheilitis. Usually the lips will feel itchy, dry, and reddish, and swell.
What should be noted when trying new cosmetic products
From the characteristics of cosmetic allergies that have been described, the most common mild symptoms are itching. If you feel itchy in the area affected by contact with cosmetic products, you should immediately stop using it. If the allergic reaction really makes you uncomfortable, immediately get your skin checked by a doctor.
It is recommended that you test the product's sensitivity on your skin first. You do this by applying just a little of the product to your hands. If you feel itchy or reddish, you may not be compatible with the product. Before buying, you should first find out the product content. Some substances such as parabens, quaternium-15, phthalate, and other allergens may need to be avoided.
Actually this allergy is not only caused by the product content, the cleanliness of the makeup is also very influential. Therefore, you should pay attention to hand hygiene, sponge powder used, and your dressing table. Use cosmetic products wisely, not too thick and must be cleaned when you are going to sleep.
