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The Ordinary’s affordable body care range worked wonders on my dry skin

Straightforward skincare brand The Ordinary offers affordable products with an ingredients-led approach. With products tailored towards different skin concerns as well as ingredients, including peptides, retinoids, niacinamide, salicylic acid, squalane and vitamin C, it’s a firm favourite for good reason.

The brand’s new trio of fragrance-free products comprises a body emulsion (£11.70,

Treatment

Treating Allergic Reactions

• Apply an over-the-counter (OTC) hydrocortisone cream to the affected area to stop the itching
• Take an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Use a moisturizer to relieve dryness and itchiness
• Use a cold compress

For larger or more severely affected areas, your healthcare provider may recommend:

• A prescription topical corticosteroid
• A 7-to-14-day course of an oral corticosteroid, like prednisone

Although your skin symptoms may clear up after just a few days, it's important to finish the full course prescribed to ensure the reaction has resolved.

If you have severe, chronic allergic dermatitis, your healthcare provider may recommend immunotherapy, a type of treatment that involves exposing you to small but gradually increasing amounts of an allergen to help your body develop a tolerance to it.

You will still need to get medical attention right away after the epinephrine injection. The effects of epinephrine wear off within 20 minutes. And since anaphylaxis can return, you will need further treatment and observation.

If you have a severe allergic reaction, you will need hospitalization. Some of the treatments they may give you in the hospital include:

• Epinephrine
• IV antihistamines
• Oxygen
• A bronchodilator like albuterol

While you wait for the reaction to pass, treat the affected area gently. Avoid scrubbing and using perfumed products to prevent irritating skin further. For symptom relief, try:

• Topical remedies: If the area is dry and cracked, you can apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or plain white cream moisturizers (e.g. Cerave, Vanicream).
• Cool washcloth or bath: Applying a cool, wet washcloth to the area for 15 to 30 minutes several times a day can also help. You might also try taking a cool bath. Sprinkle baking soda or colloidal oatmeal into the water to give it extra soothing qualities.
• Avoid scratching: Although it's tough if your skin is itchy, try not to scratch the area. Give it an opportunity to heal. Your doctor can prescribe a corticosteroid cream or ointment to control the itch and help the skin heal, if needed.

The Value: A steal

Similar to other products from The Ordinary, this product is priced well: $10 for 8.1 fl. oz. is pretty hard to beat, especially when you consider the noticeable difference the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution can make in your skin. Even if your skin can tolerate this amount of glycolic acid more than mine can, you’d still be able to use the toner for at least a couple of months before having to replace it.

The INKEY List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner: Packed with 10% glycolic acid, the INKEY List’s Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner is just as affordable as The Ordinary’s toner, with a similar promise to help reveal smoother skin. It's also formulated with witch hazel, so stick with The Ordinary if your skin isn’t ready for INKEY’s powerful formula.

Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic: Another wallet-friendly option, the Glow Tonic from Pixi Beauty has amassed a following for delivering wildly impressive results while being affordable and available at most drugstores. Formulated with aloe vera, ginseng, botanical extracts, and 5% glycolic acid, the Glow Tonic may be for you if you think The Ordinary’s toner may be a bit too strong.

After using The Ordinary's Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, I had smoother, more radiant skin, and my sensitive skin didn’t react poorly to the formula. If you’re looking for a product that can exfoliate your skin at an affordable price, this toner is a solid contender.

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The Ordinary niacinamide 5% face and body emulsion

The multi-tasking formula is presented in a compact bottle, complete with a pump-release applicator lid, which enables mess-free use on all areas of the skin. It’s suitable for both the body and face and has been designed for use after cleansing.

The emulsion consistency can be likened to a serum, the formula is almost weightless, and absorbs rapidly, leaving a slightly softened finish. Imparting a glow and a brightening effect, which was still apparent on my skin hours later, this product is balancing, smoothing and hydrating. This is thanks to the cocktail of skin-loving ingredients that have gone into the formula, including niacinamide (a potent 5 per cent concentration) and glycerin.

While it’s been designed for use on dark spots, I’d need longer testing to determine results.