How To Know What Product Causes Skin Irritation

Irritation Isolation Guide

Ever felt a sting or discomfort and immediately worried it’s your new cosmetic favorite? At Red Apple Lipstick, we understand how unsettling that can be. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you methodically track and identify what product, if any, might be the cause of the discomfort. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident and comfortable in your beauty routine.

Understanding Skin Irritation

Skin irritation can be mysterious. It might be a reaction to a new product, or perhaps something you’ve used safely for years suddenly becomes a culprit due to changes in your body, routine, mixture of products, your environment, and even your hormonal levels. Here’s how you can start understanding your skin’s language.

Isolate The Irritant

Finding the real protagonist in your irritation saga might seem daunting, but it’s easier with a plan.

List All Products

Make a list of all products you use in the area of the irritation, and nearby. Example: If your lower lash line is irritated, list your eye pencil, and also your face moisturizer, under eye serum, mascara, eye shadow, face soap, etc..

Choose One Product

Start by using only one product from your list on clean skin to isolate its effects. Observe any changes or reactions over a period of 24 to 48 hours.

Introduce More Products

Gradually try your other products back into your routine, one at a time, monitoring reactions.

Identify the Irritant

Note which product causes irritation when reintroduced, pinpointing the likely irritant.

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Real Customer Scenario:

Meet Customer A: After experiencing eye discomfort, she suspected our new mascara was to blame. With our guidance to isolate the issue, she discovered it was actually her under-eye serum causing the irritation. This story, and others like it, underscore why taking a step back and considering all of the products you may use is very helpful.