Inflammation

May 10, 2020

Acne, Dryness, redness, sunburn, rosecea, dermatitis - these all are visible forms of inflammation. Inflammation is our body's immune response to any stimulant - long sun exposure, pollution, change in skincare product, over-exfoliation, overusing and applying too many products (thats why sometimes our skin becomes inflamed after facials), and obviously diet too. Inflammations also weakens our moisture barrier, that compromises on its ability to retain water.
If you suffer from these symptoms very often, then you have whats generally knows as Sensitive skin.

Inflammation, if acute, is a good sign. It says that your immune system is doing the job its supposed to. Ideally, inflammation soon subsides on its own; in case it doesnt, it should be addressed to provent chronic condition.

Lifestyle Change for Inflammed skin

Do not smoke or drink - it dries out skin massively
Up the water intake
Manage your cortisol with mindfulness practice

Skincare Game

For you, Less is more
Exfoliate strictly no more than once a week
Use mild foaming cleanser - idea is to minimize friction with skin
Always Patch test
Use products that mention FULL INGREDIENT list, always.
Picking on inflammation causes more inflammation and prolongs the healing time. Instead, let your body heal it or apply a spot treatment

Anti-Inflammatory ingredients

Arnica
Aloe
Turmeric
Chamomile
Raw Honey
Green Tea
Witch Hazel
Licorice
Willow Bark
Oat Milk

Sensitive skin products in our catalog

Rose hydrating Mist
Acai berry foaming face wash
Acne Spot Treatment
African black soap body wash

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