The Reason behind Blotchy Skin

The Reason behind Blotchy Skin

Having blotchy skin is definitely a big struggle on its own. On top of that, you have to figure out what caused it in order to fix it, and a lot of things can add up. Are you using the wrong soap? Is it because you reached for that second glass of wine?

Whatever it was, you need to retrace what you did that might have triggered it. Blotchy skin can be a result of so many things, but some are much easier to distinguish. In this article, we’ll talk about the common reasons for this skin problem.

• You’re not using a gentle soap.
  Most bar soaps are formulated with ingredients that can be harsh against the skin. Harsh soaps tend to strip off your face’s natural sebum, fatty acids, and ceramides. As a result, your skin’s protective barrier becomes weak, making your face susceptible to skin irritation and dryness.
  
  

• Your moisturizer has fragrance agents.
  Isn’t it just satisfying to use scented lotions and moisturizing creams? But the thing is, fragranced skincare products typically cause irritation on the skin. What’s worse is that a small irritation can lead to something more serious, like eczema. You’ll notice blotchy spots and scaly patches (possibly) on areas where you applied the fragranced skincare product.

• You’re exfoliating too many times.
  Exfoliation is a part of the skincare routine that should be done once or twice every week. It’s not recommended to do it every day because of its harsh effect on the skin. For one, exfoliating strips down the dead skin cells on your skin’s surface. It might sound harmless, but if you exfoliate daily, you’re not giving your skin enough time to breathe.

Those are some of the most common culprits of blotchy skin. Make sure to avoid doing them, and you’ll have one less off your skincare worries!