How to treat hives and allergies (Sensitive Skin) / Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel

HOW TO TREAT SKIN ALLERGIES - HIVES, ITCHY RED BUMPS ON SKIN

As someone who has really sensitive skin and often gets red itchy bumps on my skin, one miracle solution that has really helped is ALOE VERA GEL.

Mine is transparent and sticky and I just put it liberally over the affected area. I find that it really helps to calm down redness and itchiness as well as forming a protective layer such that the hives stop spreading and are not re-inflamed from exposure to other elements.

I also find aloe vera gel a great cure for sun burn. It is really soothing and since it is natural, it is quite a safe bet that it will not irritate your skin further.

An additional tip is to put your aloe vera gel in the fridge such that when you apply it to affected areas, there is an additional cooling effect which helps soothe the skin - particularly useful for sunburn!

Of course, for hives and allergies, it is also important to take some antihistamines but aloe vera can really speed up the healing from the external while the medication works internally.

I've been using aloe vera gel for years and I hope it works for you too.

Good and affordable options available here and here. 

Review: Jojoba Oil

Product: Tisserand Organic Jojoba Pure Blending Oil

I use this as a daily night-time moisturizer/serum.

What I like about it:

I have been using it for about 3 months in the winter and I really like it.

I have very sensitive skin so I am always on the look out for natural skin care.

I use it every night, about 3-4 drops on my whole face and neck. On application, it does appear oily but by the next morning it will have been absorbed entirely into the skin, leaving it very moisturized.

What jojoba oil does is that it mimics the natural skin's production of sebum and tricks the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil, so it balances oily skin as well. Even though putting oil on oily skin seems counter-intuitive.

I have normal, sensitive skin and I find that it moisturizes well as I don't seem to be suffering from dry patches even in the winter months.

What I dislike about it:

I can't really use it in the day as it does leave an oily sheen and people who sleep with their face touching the pillow probably will experience some inconvenience.

Overall, I really like this product as it is natural and I feel safe using it on my sensitive skin. It does not clog my pores and keeps my skin moisturized. I get mine from Amazon and it is really affordable.

Rating: 5/5