If there is one thing the skin does not like, it is irritation. Irritation takes a toll on all skin types. Certainly many things can cause irritation; however, the skin tends to react the same regardless of the source. Adverse reactions to an irritant cause a variety of difficult conditions to treat. These can include redness, dry patches, breakouts, rashes, flakiness, sensitivity, and/or a reduction in the skin’s immune and healing process.

Today we see and hear products being sold containing irritating ingredients such as alcohol claiming to make our skin look instantly younger when placed over fine lines over our face. What is happening is that the irritant is causing the skin to swell temporarily. We generally believe that irritation is not responsible for wrinkles and premature aging; however, repeated use can suppress the skin’s immune and healing response by breaking down intercellular substances. If you are using irritating skin care products, your skin may suffer the negative effects whether or not you can see them taking place on your skin. The following is a sample of irritating skin care steps and products: Abrasive scrubs, loofahs, excessive use of bar soaps, scrub puffs, acetone, camphor, fennel, menthol, phenol, rubbing alcohol and excessive use of witch hazel.

Know all you can about your skin care products and the reputation behind them. Lexli Skin Care products were developed after years of research by Dr. Ahmed Abdullah. He is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is qualified to know the physiology of your skin. Lexli products all contain 100% pharmaceutical grade Aloe Vera, well known for its ability to soothe the skin. These products are gentle enough for cosmetic surgery patients and yet effective enough to treat most skin care conditions.

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