Home Remedies for Skin allergies

An allergy refers to the sensitiveness of the body to a substance that normally doesn’t affect other persons. The skin disorders caused due to the excess use of cosmetics are called skin allergies. The skin reacts to contact with a substance known as allergen, becomes red and itchy.

Types of skin allergies

Contact dermatitis
A substance coming into contact with the skin can cause allergy. It refers to the skin inflammation.

Urticaria
It is a temporary swelling of the skin caused by collection of fluid in the skin. It is also known as hives.

Prickly heat
It is caused by warm and dry weather and results in red rash and itching of the skin.

Causes of Skin Allergies

The various causes of skin allergies are:

Change in temperature
Food allergens
Various drugs
Pollens
Dust and smoke
Soap products like detergents

Make a paste from sandalwood and limejuice, apply on the affected area it will provide relief from itching. This is a good home remedy for skin allergy.

Application of mashed almond leaves to the affected area is highly beneficial. This is one of the useful skin allergy cure.

Make a paste from five grams of garden mint in water. Sieve the water now add 12 grams of sugar, drink this syrup twice a day for immediate relief. This is a good home remedy for skin allergy.

Application of mashed papaya seeds on the area reduces itching.

Natural remedy for skin allergy - Application of lemon juice mixed with coconut oil is also beneficial.

Crush 1 tbls of poppy seeds with 1-teaspoon water and 1-teaspoon limejuice. Apply this to affected areas for quick relief from skin allergies. This is another good home remedy for skin allergies.

Intake of vitamin C reduces the chances of allergies. 1000mg of the vitamin is recommended daily. This is one of the simplest skin allergy remedy.

Drink a glass of water with two tablespoons of cider vinegar. This is a good natural remedy for skin allergy.

Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Grind 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds with 1-teaspoon water and add 1-teaspoon limejuice. Apply to affected area for relief from itching and redness. This is one of the effective home remedies for skin allergy.

Use of cosmetics should also be avoided.

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Use Apple Cider Vinegar, mix in equal amounts of water to the vinegar and apply to the skin with cotton wool pad, do this twice a day, also take a teaspoon on apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and sip throughout the day. Works wonders and also prevents stomach ailments, prevents upset and bloated stomach too. Good prevention of colds and flu too. I am a firm believer of Apple Cider. Also used as a gargle to aid sore throats, prevents gum disease, helps toothache. I am never without a bottle!

#1 - Tracey - 01/06/2009 - 05:13

i have got the skin irritation and it has become very red it was for last 2 weeks and my has also turn in red colour so please give some usefull home remedies which is easily available at home

#2 - karim - 04/29/2009 - 00:52

I agree apple cider vinegar is awesome!! You can really use it for almost everything. even for pets. My chow has a bad skin allergy, has to be on very expensive special food too. We we give her a little in her water dish, and apply to her skin in the a.m. in the p.m i use a little tea tree oil with aloe vera. when she gets to scratching and gives herself open wounds. they go away within a few days and she is so happy!!

#3 - ~p - 06/02/2009 - 02:23

A simple wet compress can relieve itchiness from hives. For young children, try popping them into a bath. Ensure it's not too hot as this will only make them itchier.
Some cleaning products can aggravate skin sensitivities. Whenever my carpets need to be cleaned I do them myself as my son is sensitive to the products. I always finish up with a vinegar rinse as this removes all traces of soap in the carpets. Don't worry about the smell, it goes away fairly quickly.
Beware of liquid paraffin (also known as liquidium paraffinium or MINERAL OIL). This product is found in moisturisers, hair products, and in massage/baby oil. Many people who have skin allergies react to this product as well.

#4 - Shels - 06/27/2009 - 07:40