- 1Detect over-exfoliated skin. If you suspect you applied the wrong strength product, applied too much pressure, or used too many exfoliators at once, look for symptoms of over-exfoliated skin. These may include: Redness, Flaking, Irritation, Burning sensation.
- 2Apply cool compresses. Gently press a cool, clean washcloth on skin you have over-exfoliated. Hold on your skin for a few minutes or until your skin feels less irritated. Avoid rubbing the washcloth over your face, which can make irritation worse. Repeat doing this as necessary.ads2222
- 3Press on aloe gel. Gently dab on a thin layer of aloe gel. This can soothe irritation and promote healing of areas you over-exfoliated. Keep the aloe gel in your refrigerator for added cooling and soothing benefits.
- 4Take an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, or NSAID, medication if your over-exfoliated skin causes you pain. NSAIDs can ease your discomfort and may minimize any inflammation on your skin. Follow your doctor’s instructions or the dosing recommendations on the packaging. The most common over-the-counter NSAIDs you could use are: Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
How to Soothe Over-Exfoliated Skin?
Exfoliating your skin can make it youthful and glowing. But there’s a delicate balance between just enough exfoliation and too much. However, over-exfoliation can cause pain. To soothe it, it’s better to follow steps as below.
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How-to-Prevent-Sun-Spots-on-Skin?
Sunspots — also called age spots, liver spots, and solar lentigines — are isolated damage spots on the skin that form from prolonged UV exposure. These discolorations usually form as flat spots that are tan, brown, or black in color. Sunspots can generally be prevented by controlling your exposure to the sun and properly wearing sunscreen any time you're exposed to the sun's radiation.
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How-to-Protect-your-Skin-from-Sun?
When your skin senses UV rays from the sun, it produces melanin to protect itself, and this causes your skin to get darker. But skin darkening is also a sign of damage to the skin. The only way to prevent your skin from getting darker in the sun is to protect it from the ultraviolet rays that cause tanning, cancer, premature aging, and wrinkles. There are many ways to do this, including protecting your skin with lotions, clothes, and other sun-protective products.