How to Calm Irritated Skin
Cover the area with steeped green tea bags., Try an oatmeal mask., Apply a cold milk compress.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cover the area with steeped green tea bags.
Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and puffiness.
Steep 4-6 bags in boiling water for 5 minutes, press out excess water, and place on your skin for up to 10 minutes.Be careful when handling steeped tea bags, as they will be hot.
Let them cool for a minute before pressing or applying.
For larger areas of irritation, soak a washcloth in the tea and use this on your skin, instead.
You can also use chamomile tea instead.
Try steeping a bag in one cup of hot water until cool, then use a cotton ball to apply the tea as a toner. -
Step 2: Try an oatmeal mask.
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant compounds.
It soothes redness and any itching.
Mix 2 Tbsp oatmeal, grinded into a powder, with 2 Tbsp hot water and ½ Tbsp honey.
Let sit for 5 minutes, then massage into skin.
Leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse with warm water.Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder or food processor for best results.
Oatmeal also helps moisturize and reduces the size of pores. , Milk has anti-inflammatory molecules that will calm red, irritated skin.
Soak a washcloth in cold milk and place on skin for 10 minutes.If you don’t have milk on hand, a cold compress with water or ice will reduce the temperature of your skin and lessen redness.Yogurt can also be applied as a face mask for 10 minutes.
Make sure to use regular yogurt, with no added sugar or flavors. -
Step 3: Apply a cold milk compress.
Detailed Guide
Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and puffiness.
Steep 4-6 bags in boiling water for 5 minutes, press out excess water, and place on your skin for up to 10 minutes.Be careful when handling steeped tea bags, as they will be hot.
Let them cool for a minute before pressing or applying.
For larger areas of irritation, soak a washcloth in the tea and use this on your skin, instead.
You can also use chamomile tea instead.
Try steeping a bag in one cup of hot water until cool, then use a cotton ball to apply the tea as a toner.
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant compounds.
It soothes redness and any itching.
Mix 2 Tbsp oatmeal, grinded into a powder, with 2 Tbsp hot water and ½ Tbsp honey.
Let sit for 5 minutes, then massage into skin.
Leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse with warm water.Grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder or food processor for best results.
Oatmeal also helps moisturize and reduces the size of pores. , Milk has anti-inflammatory molecules that will calm red, irritated skin.
Soak a washcloth in cold milk and place on skin for 10 minutes.If you don’t have milk on hand, a cold compress with water or ice will reduce the temperature of your skin and lessen redness.Yogurt can also be applied as a face mask for 10 minutes.
Make sure to use regular yogurt, with no added sugar or flavors.
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