The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released their 2011 list of “The top 100 Fall Allergy Capitals.” Not surprising to those of us living in the Upstate, several southeastern cities made the top 20, including Columbia, S.C. Our hometown of Greenville, S.C. came in 31st, just above Charleston at 32nd.
Experts predict this fall to be one of the harshest allergy seasons yet. Severe weather throughout the summer including flooding and an active tropical storm season have increased ragweed levels and produced higher quantities of mold spores.
With this allergen alert, it’s important to take steps to manage your allergies and to adjust your skincare regime accordingly.
Tips:
- Drink plenty of water and moisturize frequently to ward off the effects that antihistamines can have on your skin.
- Keep your eyes, nose and lips from becoming chapped or red by using tissues with lotion, aloe or vitamin E.
- Switch to hypoallergenic moisturizers and make-up.
- To fight redness, use a bronzer with brown instead of red undertones and look for concealers with a green or gold base.
- Avoid matte textures which make dry skin look drier. A little shimmer will give your skin a rested and dewy appearance.
- Blue eyeliners and mascaras will brighten the whites of your eyes, making you look more rested.
To see the complete list of all cities included in the “The top 100 Fall Allergy Capitals,” visit the link below:
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