What are the symptoms of cosmetic allergies?
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Lingjuan
Introduction
Cosmetic allergy is an allergic inflammation occurring at the site of skin contact with cosmetics, also known as allergic dermatitis or immune-mediated inflammation. Clinically, it manifests as erythema, papules, vesicles, and edematous red plaques at the contact site, and may even present with flushing and scaling. Secondary infections can lead to large blisters, vesicles, and oozing, and patients often experience sensations of burning and itching.
Most female friends use cosmetics to care for their skin. However, some women may experience cosmetic allergies due to improper product selection. What are the symptoms of cosmetic allergy?
What Are the Symptoms of Cosmetic Allergy?
Cosmetic allergy is an allergic inflammation occurring at the site where the skin comes into contact with cosmetics, also known as allergic or immune-mediated dermatitis. Clinically, it manifests as redness (erythema), papules, blisters, and edematous red patches at the contact site, sometimes accompanied by flushing and scaling. Secondary infections may lead to large blisters, oozing fluid, and weeping lesions. Patients often feel burning, itching, and stinging. If the face is affected and swelling is severe, the eyes may be unable to open, and the skin may feel tight and uncomfortable—in such cases, cosmetics should not be used.
When cosmetic allergic dermatitis occurs, facial redness and swelling may appear after using certain cosmetics. At this point, you should immediately stop using the suspected product, or even discontinue all skincare products. Then, use cooled boiled water—preferably chilled in the refrigerator for a while to achieve a pleasantly cool temperature—and soak a towel, gauze, or cotton pad in it. Apply this to your face for 5–10 minutes at a time. This method has a calming and soothing effect on the skin.
Once the redness subsides, the skin may feel dry or even itchy. At this stage, do not rush to apply moisturizing skincare products. Only after the redness and swelling have completely disappeared should you cautiously reintroduce moisturizers. We hope this answer has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
