If The Face Looks Bloated, Then Follow These Tips For Swelling

Do you notice swelling on your facial skin after waking up in the morning?

This problem is not only yours, many women like you are troubled by these problems and are looking for ways to avoid this problem. Today we have brought some tips for such women. She can easily reduce her problem by trying these effective tips at home.

Yes, summer is that time of year when most women experience redness, acne, sunburn, and dryness on their face in the morning – basically, inflammation! And there are dozens of reasons we can experience it. When our skin is inflamed, it turns red as the blood rushes to the site along with the immune cells to repair the damage.

Let us know about its common symptoms and prevention through a detailed article by dermatologist and founder Influenza Dr. Geetika Srivastava. The expert says, 'First of all, what do we mean by inflamed skin? Get to know this. Inflamed skin is the exact opposite of healthy skin. This type of skin is red, cracked, scaly, and parchment-like.

What Are The Symptoms Of Inflamed Skin?

Anyone can have the problem of inflammation. Inflammation can occur in any part of our body, not only our skin. For example, inflammation of the liver is hepatitis, inflammation of the brain is meningitis, and inflammation of the lungs is pneumonitis. Inflammatory skin is dermatitis. Its symptoms include-

• Redness
• Scaling
• Dry And Itchy Skin
• Oozing Exudate
• Cracks
• Dull And Unhealthy
• Swelling

You should also remember that inflammation can also be a part of many skin problems like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and lichen planus, but we are treating unhealthy-looking skin as inflamed skin here. For other specific skin problems, you may need to see a dermatologist.

Ways To Reduce Skin Inflammation

Skincare Routine

More often than usual, inflamed skin is the result of the wrong skincare products, which means using harsh products for dry skin, or vice versa. Misuse of skincare products like cleansers, toners, or mists can damage the skin leading to inflamed and sensitive skin.

Leave Actives For A While

If you notice redness on your skin, avoid using any 'actives' on your skin for a while. 'Actives' are skincare products that contain active ingredients that can target one or more of your skin problems such as acne, blemishes, sun damage, fine lines, or dullness. These 'actives' often contain drying ingredients such as retinol, adapalene, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, or BHAs and can increase inflammation.

Use SPF And Avoid Sun Exposure

A law should be made to avoid sun exposure, especially in India which is hot and humid for most of the year. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 50 can protect inflamed skin from damage.

Avoid Trying Home Remedies

We often blame makeup or new skincare products for inflamed and unhealthy skin. "Harmless" home remedies are never in doubt. However, I have often seen most of my patients presenting with inflamed skin after a homemade "Ubtan". And don't get me wrong, I am not saying that all home remedies are bad. But there are some things that you should avoid while preparing a DIY mask. These products are-

• Lemon
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Citrus Fruits
• Toothpaste, Etc.

Apply Ice/Cold Compresses

Applying ice will not cure the inflamed skin but it will definitely soothe the inflamed and burnt skin. Ice can also cause vasoconstriction which in turn reduces the swelling associated with inflamed skin.

Use An 'Anti-Rash' Cream

If you really have inflammation, topical corticosteroid creams available over the counter can work wonders. But it should only be used as emergency medicine for a few days. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids can adversely affect the skin and cause skin problems.

Meet A Skin Specialist

It is best to consult a skin specialist if you are frequently troubled by inflamed skin. Your specialist will not only help you with a specific diagnosis but can also give you oral medicines for rapid relief.