Mosquito bites – thoughtful skincare to avoid allergic itching
Mosquito bites – thoughtful skincare to avoid allergic itching
It's essential to take thorough and careful care of your skin. Avoid cosmetics and cleansing agents that contain synthesized chemicals. The irritating effects of these substances are not always directly observable, but they can increase allergic reactions over time, have an accumulative effect, destroy the skin's protective barrier, and promote long-term inflammation. Finding a 100% natural cosmetic product that works for you can significantly reduce these risks.
Daily skincare routine
The skin should be cleansed with gentle, natural cleansers such as oils, milks, gels, and micellar water. Ensure they do not contain sulfates (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium coco sulfate), as sulfates reduce the skin's protective barrier and cause irritation. By forming microcracks, sulfates make the skin more susceptible to environmental irritants, which can intensify reactions like itching from mosquito bites, making them more unbearable and long-lasting.
Building tolerant skin
Tolerant skin is best developed when irritants are less intense and symptoms are minimal. During acute periods, the goal is to quickly alleviate adverse reactions like itching, acne, and dry spots. However, quick solutions often do not strengthen the skin's barrier or reduce chemical pollution in the body. Instead, the skin must be moisturized with 100% natural products such as serums and creams to maintain its health and protective functions. Sunscreens with 100% physical filters, like TiO2 and ZnO, are also essential.
Managing itchy skin
For well-groomed skin, symptoms of itching and related skin damage are less likely to occur. Do not scratch itchy areas, as this can tear the skin's protective layers and cause more damage. LABRAINS recommends applying Oil-to-Milk on the itchy area without rinsing. The fatty acids and rejuvenating ceramide layer in the product not only restore the skin but also reduce friction when scratching, minimizing damage.
Anti-itch solutions
LABRAINS has tested various anti-itch preparations. Many contain synthesized substances used as preservatives and solvents, while natural remedies often contain alcohol and essential oils, which do not strengthen the skin's protective barrier. Ice, mint tea, and lemon water provide immediate relief (especially frozen mint or lemon tea cubes), but for those with allergic reactions, itching can persist for days. LABRAINS micellar water & tonic, containing beet sugar-betaine, Lactobacillus enzyme, and citric acid, effectively reduces redness, swelling, and itching within an hour when applied with a cotton pad after a bite. It stabilizes the skin's protective function throughout the day, preventing long-term allergic inflammation.
However, one of the youngest LABRAINS test group members, a 6-year-old boy, concluded that the best remedy for itching is love!
Caution and consultation
When the skin's protective function is disturbed, the damaged area becomes vulnerable to stressors and pathogens that can cause infection. If serious skin damage or inflammation is observed, seek help from a specialist. If itching persists for several days despite using anti-itch or anti-allergic agents, or if there are signs of infection or a rise in temperature, consult a doctor immediately.
LABRAINS offers free evaluations of your anti-itch product compositions. Send the product details to LABRAINS via email: info@labrains.eu to check for irritating, synthesized, endocrine-disrupting, or carcinogenic substances. Remember, dermatological tests on products used on the skin do not assess the potential for serious diseases, which are often observed clinically only after decades.
Raise your quality standards for skincare and have an adventurous and safe summer!
