While we can all breathe a sigh of relief that winter is technically over, we might hit a bump in the road during the seasonal thaw: allergy season. Every party has a pooper and winter wants its revenge, basically. With allergy season comes a laundry list of nuisances from disrupted breathing, bad sleep, itchy eyes, tissue-induced raw noses, blotchy skin and, in general, a whole lot of discomfort. Fear not: the best offense is a good defense and we’re arming you with the best goods around to keep you humming along without allergy-related complications this season.
Winter’s Revenge Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Get You Through Allergy Season
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Winter’s Revenge Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Get You Through Allergy Season
While we can all breathe a sigh of relief that winter is technically over, we might hit a bump in the road during the seasonal thaw: allergy season. Every party has a pooper and winter wants its revenge, basically. With allergy season comes a laundry list of nuisances from disrupted breathing, bad sleep, itchy eyes, tissue-induced raw noses, blotchy skin and, in general, a whole lot of discomfort. Fear not: the best offense is a good defense and we’re arming you with the best goods around to keep you humming along without allergy-related complications this season.
Credit: Getty Images
Winter’s Revenge Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Get You Through Allergy Season
While we can all breathe a sigh of relief that winter is technically over, we might hit a bump in the road during the seasonal thaw: allergy season. Every party has a pooper and winter wants its revenge, basically. With allergy season comes a laundry list of nuisances from disrupted breathing, bad sleep, itchy eyes, tissue-induced raw noses, blotchy skin and, in general, a whole lot of discomfort. Fear not: the best offense is a good defense and we’re arming you with the best goods around to keep you humming along without allergy-related complications this season.
It’s always helpful to take an antihistamine to help with uncomfortable symptoms from pollen-related allergies. Plus, it will help your body take down redness, itchy eyes — the works.
$19, target.com
A fragrance -and oil-free serum that is suitable for the most sensitive skin — especially when it has been sensitized by allergies. It reduces the appearance of redness and soothes your face instantly (clutch for daytime).
$40, laroche-posay.us
Though technically not a beauty product in the classic sense, a good air purifier makes a huge difference in not only your lifestyle, but your physical appearance. The particular model doesn’t just work to remove indoor air pollution (bacteria, airborne chemicals, mold, allergens — even viruses), it destroys it. You’ll breathe better and likely experience less symptoms of allergies (blotchiness, itchy, watery eyes, difficulty breathing etc) and, as a result,sleep better, too.
$799, molekule.com
Chapped skin and dryness isn’t exclusively a winter problem — it happens in the springtime, too, especially if you get the seasonal sniffles. This multi-use balm contains lanolin in a super dense balm to seal in moisture as well as hydrate and nourish your skin.
$17, nordstrom.com
While you should be washing your face in the evenings all year ‘round, it’s even more important in the spring to get any pollen that might be on your skin off. This cleanser is gentle and hydrating — just what you need when you're feeling icky.
$18, glossier.com
This balm has a cult following and for good reason: its a cure-all that soothes the skin and calms the mind. Helychrisum essential oil not only works to kill bacteria and fungal growth that can lead to breakouts and rashes, but it also prevents irritation and redness. Also included: shea butter to fight inflammation and blue tansy oil to calm.
$180, follain.com
Itchy-watery eyes have met their match in this va-va-voom volume mascara that gives you all of the oomph you want while also being smudge resistant and hypoallergenic. No further aggravation here, just go bat your lashes.
$18, sephora.com
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