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I have a seasonal itch.
I dont mean the tickle in my nose when the air fills with pollen.
Sometimes the smallest of patches are the most uncomfortable to deal with.
I have it on my face and the back of my neck, too.
Luckily, that area doesnt flare up often, but when it does, my self-confidence tends to plummet.
A tiny risk I have to take when it comes to being a beauty editor.
Apply a cool compress to help reduce inflammation, saysMona Gohara, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut.
An oatmeal soak is another quick, at-home remedy if youre in a pinch.
Mix some oatmeal in water and put a gauze in it, she advises.
Apply the soaked piece of gauze to the inflamed area.
Steer clear of products with fragrance, glitter, or shine.
Using hypoallergenic or fragrance-free products are important for those withsensitiveor eczema-prone skin.
Having eczema means yourskin barrieris comprised, which could lead to redness, flaking, and irritation.
I prime with non-mattifying silicone primers to help cocoon skin and buffer between skin and makeup, says Tommy.
He findsNyx Professional Makeup High Glass Face Primerto be protective and nourishing on compromised skin in need of covering.
Powders add texture upon texture, says Vo.
Tommy finds that cream blush and bronzer can be gentler on the skin, though.
Sticks and creams do not compromise the skin underneath them.
The formula has vitamin E for added skin support.
Gohara suggests looking into skin-friendly brands such as Dermablend and Colorescience for non-irritating base makeup.
TheDermablend Flawless Creatorfoundation is anAllurefavorite it won a Best of Beauty Award in 2018.
For on-the-go,Colorescience Loose Mineral Foundation Brush SPF 20is great for touch-ups.
When it comes to system, minimizing friction is key.
Firm brushstrokes and too much blending can increase eczema symptoms, such as flaking.
Pat on skin care and makeup, says Tommy.
[Use] gentle brushes or sponges with as little rubbing as possible.
This, he says, will also help prevent caking.
For lighter coverage, he suggests using a color-correcting product, likeL.A.
The more product ondry skin,the flakier and cakier the result, he says.
If you have a golden undertone use yellow or green for redness.
For darker tones, try peach or orange, and use blue for fairer skin.
Nam reaches for hydrating formulas likeLa Mer The PowderandGivenchy Prisme Libre No.
They both contain oils and silicones that help provide emolliency.
Its OK to leave your skin alone and forgo makeup altogether.
In fact, sometimes covering up may be doing more harm than good.
When having an eczema flare, trying to cover it with makeup may exacerbate it, says Marchbein.
The most important step is trying to calm the inflammation and repair the skin barrier, she says.
This is done with topical steroid prescriptions and gentle skin care.
Instead, play up a different area like the lips to help draw attention from flared areas.
Ill often ask clients if they want me to put onfalse lashesor do something to distract, says Vo.
As soon as youre done wearing makeup (i.e.
after that Zoom meeting), its important to wash it off right away.
Again, when washing avoid friction and tugging on the skin especially when removing makeup.
