WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE....

SKIN SENSITIVITIES:

Eczema: use fragrance free cleansers and moisturizers. Those containing oat extract will help control the itching.

Psoriasis: avoiding common triggers such as stress and anything you are allergic to will help, but once you have a break out, try gently exfoliating the area by adding powdered milk to bath water. This will help soften the scales. Follow with a thick coat of hypoallergenic body cream.

Rosacea: use cleansing and moisturizing products with chamomile, aloe or green tea extracts.

Acne: exercising 30 minutes a day will help regulate hormone levels, which can result in fewer breakouts. Use a soothing cleanser, with chamomile extracts and an oil-free moisturizer with salicylic acid. Use a clay based facial masque twice a week. If you have breakouts along your hairline, make sure you re thoroughly cleaning off your hair products from that area. Two other instigators may be tanning, as it thickens the skin, trapping oil, etc. and too much meat or dairy (can be hormone laden!). Try to avoid squeezing! For a quick remedy, try hydrocortisone cream on the offending spot.

Brown Spots: to lighten spots, use products with azelaic or kojic acid, green tea or vitamin C. In about 12 weeks, you should see results. Using an SPF 30, every day, is also essential.