Posted by Skin allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a harmless external trigger. Anything like food, dust, pollution, the wrong lifestyle, etc, can cause the immune system to go hyper, which leads to skin allergies or its symptoms.
Skin allergies are of many kinds and they may vary from person to person but the most common symptoms that can be seen in almost every skin allergy:-
- Persistent itching sensation on the affected area.
- Skin becomes visibly red and inflamed.
- Formation of acne-like bumps or pustules.
- Appearance of red, raised, and itchy patches on the skin.
- Discoloration or darkening of the affected skin areas.
- Irregularity in skin coloration or texture.
- Development of rough, dry skin and dry patches.
- Presence of small, red bumps that may be itchy or painful.
- Skin feels dry, flaky, or excessively scaly.
- Sensation of discomfort, burning or stinging on the skin.
- These symptoms can significantly impact one’s quality of life and overall well-being, and the specific symptoms may vary among individuals.
What’s the Solution for It?
Solution #1) Miraculous Herbs to Cure Skin Allergies
Skin is the largest organ of our human body, we can’t neglect it as it impacts our health and also social life. So here are some of the miraculous herbs that work wonders for your skin if used correctly and frequently.
- Turmeric – a great immunity booster, reduces inflammation, and also heals wounds.
- Aloe Vera – soothes the skin, improves the skin texture, and deep cleanses the skin.
- Amla – enriched with vitamin C, a great option to heal the skin from the inside.
- Saffron – a well-known herb known for ages and used by our ancestors to brighten the skin, reduce dark spots and soften the skin texture.
- Sandalwood – known to have cooling properties, plays a key role in eliminating skin issues caused due to dominated pitta dosha.
- Neem – who doesn’t agree with this herb as it is a package of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-itching properties? Oh, yes, a great immunity booster too. Must try!
- Chamomile – contains compounds that reduce inflammation, alleviate itchiness and irritation, and promote overall skin health. Chamomile’s antioxidant and moisturizing effect can protect the skin from damage, help maintain skin hydration and support the skin’s barrier function.
- Licorice – active compound glycyrrhizin, can potentially minimize the severity of allergic reactions and protect the skin from damage. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties and soothing effects can reduce redness, inflammation, itchiness, and irritation on the skin.
Solution #2) Natural Ways to Clear Skin Allergies from the Inside
Ayurveda believes that most of our skin-related issues are tied up with gut issues, if your gut is clean then you’ll have good skin. Here are a few tips for a good gut and thereby good skin.
- Consume a lot of probiotics and prebiotics.
- Have iron-rich foods like leafy vegetables, greens, nuts, and fresh fruits.
- Avoid packaged foods, foods with artificial sweeteners and flavours and processed foods.
- Avoid leftovers and virudh aahar (wrong food combinations).
- Drink plenty of water and fluids to flush away the toxins.
- Avoid heavy foods that are hard to digest.
Solution #3) Ayurvedic Ways to Cure Skin Allergies
Along with the above-mentioned ayurvedic herbs and tips make sure you can have a routine of some of the ayurvedic procedures to get rid of any skin allergy and to attain great skin.
- Abhyanga – Ayurveda mentions that doing abhyanga (massage) with herbal oils like chamomile oil, and tea tree oil help in treating inflammatory skin, reduces itching, treats rashes, and also improves blood circulation.
- Panchakarma Therapy – Undergoing panchakarma therapy once in a while will help to remove toxins from the blood, purify the liver, spleen, and blood and also boost immunity. Panchakarma is the most indicated therapy for many skin allergies.
- Yoga and Meditation – Yoga helps to reduce stress and meditation manages mental health. These two are great busters of stress and also bring all the hormones in balance thereby avoiding many skin allergy issues like bumps, acne, rashes, breakouts, and more. Many skin allergies like Eczema have been said to be worsened by stress, so making a habit of yoga and meditation will surely have an impact on your overall skin health.
The Bottom Line
Skin is the largest organ of our body, a little damage to the skin can cause a big impact on overall health, so, being more cautious is vital. The natural process, herbs, ayurvedic diet, and ayurvedic procedures of treating skin allergies may give you relief or soothe its reaction but proper treatment can be done by an allergist after thoroughly checking your condition.