Rashes on Face

You might get rashes on any part of your body due to various reasons. While you can hide the rashes on the other body parts, those on your face can't be covered all the time. Hence, the rashes on face are the most irritating ones and proper care needs to be taken in order to cure them.
Rashes on Face
Generally, rashes on face are the result of your body's reaction to some cosmetic products or food you have eaten. It may take a while to realize the exact reason behind the rash on face. Once the basic reason is known, you can take the necessary care by excluding the use of that product or intake of that foodstuff in your routine. Till the time you find out the cause of these rashes, you definitely can't let them reside on your face. There are many simple remedies to cure them and get rid of the constant irritation.

Cause of Rashes on Face
There can be many things your skin is allergic to. These things may lead to rashes on face. Regular observation can give you the right answer for the cause of these rashes on face and they can be treated accordingly. Here is the list of some common causes of rashes on face.
  • Fabric of scarf
  • Cosmetics
  • Soap
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Jewelry
  • Weather
  • Sweat
Precautions for Rashes on Face
Rashes on face can be minor, but if ignored, they may become serious. Here are a few precautions to be taken to avoid rashes on face.
  • Using a scarf of cotton fabric is always the best way to save your skin from heat and pollution. Moreover, it won't cause any rash on your face as it's the best material which absorbs sweat.
  • Minimize the use of cosmetic products. Use a mild soap or mild face wash to clean your face. Also, using warm water while washing your face is good for your skin.
  • Include lots of fruits in your diet and avoid oily and unhealthy food. If intake of a specific food causes allergy, avoid it.
  • Get into the habit of drinking a lot of water; this will help you maintain your body temperature and assist in the proper digestion of food. Also, water will help flush out waste from your body and keep your skin healthy.
  • Touching the rash with your fingers or nails is one of the most harmful thing you are doing to the rash. This may increase the irritation and the rash may become more severe. So, avoid touching your face without reason, if you do, make sure your hands are cleaned first.
Remedies for Rashes on Face
You can use the remedies mentioned below to treat the rashes on face. The duration required to cure the rash depends on how severe it is. But being natural cures, these won't have any side effects and their regular use will give good results.
  • Applying olive oil with cotton on the rash is an effective remedy. Use of olive oil for few days, at least twice a day will definitely give you some relief.
  • Using Vitamin E oil or cod liver oil for curing the rashes on face is a good option. Softly massage the oil over your face before going to bed. Use lukewarm water to clean your face in the morning.
  • Aloe vera is quite popular for its soothing effect when applied on skin rash. You can extract fresh gel from the aloe vera leaves and apply it on the affected areas of your face before sleeping.
  • Intake of foods rich in Vitamin C like guava, orange, lemon, strawberry, etc. will help fight the face rash.
  • Cook a cup of oatmeal; let it cool down. Apply this on the rashes on face. It is a natural exfoliant and helps soften your skin. This is one of the best remedies for rashes.
  • Dip a small towel in cold water or rose water and place it over your face for 15 minutes. This will keep your skin to cool and help reduce the rashes.
Rashes on face may be really irritating and compel you to stay at home. Keep the use of chemicals to the minimum. If you can't avoid makeup, be sure you use a good brand. Eating healthy and having natural fluids along with regular cleanliness and hygiene will surely keep those awful rashes away from you. So get ready to show off your gorgeous face and walk with confidence.

By Mamta Mule
Published: 8/14/2009
 
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