Those moments when your skin feels red, angry and inflamed are the worst. We’ve all been there — you feel self conscious, uncomfortable, and not like you. Irritated skin can happen for lots of reasons, like because of an unexpected allergic reaction, an acne breakout, or environmental irritants. The redness, itchiness, and discomfort we’ve all experienced at one time or another can leave you feeling frustrated and desperate for quick relief. Fortunately, there are effective ways you can soothe your skin and bring it back to balance fast.
What Causes Inflamed Skin?
Skin inflammation is your body’s way of signaling that there’s an issue. It could result from anything that irritates or damages your skin barrier. Here are a few common culprits:
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Allergens and irritants: Ingredients in skincare products, detergents, or even food can trigger allergic reactions. Fragrances and harsh chemicals often lead to swelling, redness, or an itchy rash known as contact dermatitis.
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Acne and oil imbalance: When too much oil clogs your pores, it leads to an inflammatory response — AKA a breakout. Inflamed acne, which often presents as red, swollen pimples, can feel sore to the touch.
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Environmental factors: Sunburn, pollution, and prolonged exposure to extreme weather can weaken your skin barrier, leaving your skin over-sensitized, red and raw.
Understanding what caused the irritation in the first place is the first step in figuring out the best way to calm your skin quickly.
Quick Solutions To Calm Inflamed Skin With Face Masks
For quick relief from redness and irritation, consider a gentle, high-quality face mask with anti-inflammatory ingredients. HPPY Skin's cryo-masks are packed with soothing, hydrating ingredients that work to calm and restore balance. What makes our masks unique is their freshness—they should be stored in the fridge to preserve their potency—and our proprietary HPP process, which ensures that each ingredient delivers maximum effectiveness. Added bonus: the cool temperature of the mask further helps reduce puffiness, inflammation and redness. Designed for everyday use, these masks are perfect for calming and refreshing stressed skin. Here are two HPPY masks to help rejuvenate a cranky complexion:
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HPPY Calm Mask: This mask features the power of soothing Centella flower, nourishing Banana, and skin barrier-boosting Ceramides. It works instantly to cool redness and calm irritated skin, leaving your face feeling refreshed and balanced. Perfect for when your skin needs a calming touch!
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HPPY Refresh Mask: Packed with balancing and hydrating ingredients like Aloe Vera, Manuka Honey, and Kaolin Clay, this mask works together to plump and soothe your complexion. Rich in active nutrients, it’s cruelty-free, preservative-free, and suitable for all skin types. Perfect for that much-needed revitalization and glow!
Prevent Future Skin Flare-Ups
We all want to calm skin redness and soothe inflamed skin as soon as possible when it happens, but it’s equally important to create a routine that prevents flare-ups from happening in the first place, and gives you healthy, happy skin. Here are some of our favorite habits to incorporate into your routine for skin that’s less reactive and more resilient:
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Choose the right skincare: Opt for products that are gentle, fragrance-free, and backed by science. At HPPY Skincare, we blend nature’s best with clinically-effective actives, ensuring every product is effective yet gentle on your skin. For best results, we recommend patch testing new products on a small area of skin before incorporating them into your skincare routine.
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Protect your skin with sunscreen: UV rays can worsen inflammation, especially if your skin is already sensitive. Use a lightweight, mineral-based sunscreen daily to safeguard your skin barrier.
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Maintain a balanced diet: Your diet can play a huge role in managing skin inflammation. Cut down on processed foods and up your intake of anti-inflammatory options like fatty fish, leafy greens, berries, and nuts. Hydration is also essential, so drink plenty of water!
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Self-care: Stress takes a toll on your entire body, and your skin is no exception. Incorporate relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or even short walks into your daily routine to keep stress levels under control. When a breakout happens, try not to stress and focus on what you can control.
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Know your skin type: Understanding whether you have oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin can help you curate a skincare regimen tailored to your needs.
We know how frustrating it can be dealing with skin inflammation, redness and irritation when it happens. In fact, it’s what inspired our founder Hannah to develop our cryo masks! HPPY’s unique approach to ingredient pairings (similar to a sommelier for wine and food), and our proprietary HPP process means we’re able to offer super effective products while simultaneously reducing irritation. Shop our collection of face masks for all your skin concerns today!
Sources:
1. Cleveland Clinic. Centella Asiatica: The Most Popular Skin Care Ingredient You’ve Never Heard Of
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/centella-asiatica-for-skin
2. Healthline. Everything You Should Know About Using Ceramides
https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/ceramide#product-types
3. Houston Methodist. Sensitive Skin: Symptoms, Common Triggers & How It's Treated
