Skin Irritations Due to Skin Care Products

Skin care products can help treat skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles or dry skin. Unfortunately, many skin care products can irritate the skin, and their use should be discontinued.

Redness

Redness can be caused by products that have chemical ingredients. These products essentially cause a minor chemical burn on the skin.

Dryness

Dryness can occur from both products used to decrease oiliness and products touted to prevent wrinkles. Dryness can be especially problematic around the eyes.

Peeling

Peeling is a common irritation that happens when using a product to clear acne blemishes, such as benzoyl peroxide.

Breakouts

Products used to prevent wrinkles or combat dry skin can often be too heavy for the skin, resulting in skin breakouts and acne.

Itching

Many products for the skin can cause an itching reaction on the skin's surface. Anytime the skin feels itchy, consider whether it may be caused by a chemical skincare product.

References

• Acne.Org
• Irritated Skin