Skin allergies are very common especially where there is tremendous pollution and chemicals that irritate the skin. They manifest themselves in the form of burning sensations, changes in skin colour, acne and boils, rashes, dryness and scaling up of the skin. Allergens can be internal or external – with the internal ones being a result of medications, certain foods and certain eating habits, and the external allergens being particular cloth materials, pollution or even cosmetics. Here are a couple of home remedies you can use to ensure that your skin remains in order.
– Aloe Vera is one of the best known remedies for skincare. Pure, gentle and filled with nutritional goodness, Aloe Vera comprises anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal qualities that do wonders for the skin. They help cool the skin down and reduce the redness in the rash, while also getting rid of the scarring, acne and irritation in the skin.
– Baby oil: One of the softest oil compounds that help keep the skin moisturised and supple, baby oil helps the skin heal from allergic reactions and rashes without much difficulty. It is gentle on the skin and has next to no chemicals.
– Olive Oil is another useful home remedy to recover from skin allergies. Rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants that promotes skin healing and renewal, olive oil is exceptionally useful when mixed with honey, and used on rashes. It keeps itching at bay and helps heal the skin condition easily.
– Ice helps get rid of the most difficult part of skin allergies – itching, redness and the burning sensation. Using either a cold compress or a couple of ice cubes in a napkin or plastic bag directly on your skin will speed up the healing process.
– Mint leaves when ground into a fine paste work like magic to reduce the redness and itching associated with allergies. Leave it on your skin until dry and then rinse it off for a wholesome effect.
– Cream from milk is also a useful remedy for skin with allergies. Use fresh cream from cold milk on your skin directly and allow it to cool your skin down and calm the redness and itching considerably.
– Sandalwood paste is a very useful remedy for skin allergies, especially since its cooling effect is not superficial, but goes to the very base of your skin. While it cools your skin, its antiseptic and healing properties helps keep the allergy in check.
– Apple cider vinegar is a fantastic ingredient that can be used to contain allergic reactions in the skin, and reduce the redness and itching. It needs a few applications, at first, but the rashes settle down soon enough.

References:
http://healthmeup.com/news-healthy-living/7-effective-home-remedies-for-skin-allergies/15060840

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