Ever catch your reflection and wonder, "Why is my face staging a full-on protest?" You’re not alone. That sudden flare, redness, or prickly itch has a name: "Skinflammation". But don’t worry, this ominous-sounding buzzword just means that your skin is waving a little SOS flag. The bright side? With the right, calming rituals and products, you can soothe the flare, restore balance, and let your natural radiance take center stage.

Let’s break down what can spark skinflammation and how you can address it.

Common Skinflammation Causes:

Environmental exposure can leave even the calmest complexion feeling moody. Think sun, pollution, harsh winds, or extreme temperatures. Environmental factors can deplete you skin’s protective barrier and make your immune system throw a tantrum.

Sunlight, particularly UV rays, damages skin cells, leading to redness, swelling, and oxidative stress. Pollution introduces particles and free radicals. These penetrate the dermis, causing irritation and accelerating aging.

Harsh winter winds and high summer temps strip moisture, leaving skin more vulnerable. Together, these conditions signal the body to respond, producing sensitivity and causing the classic signs of skinflammation.

Sometimes, your own skincare routine is the culprit! Over-exfoliating or using products with alcohol, synthetic/added fragrances, or retinol can provoke reactions instead of relief. Lifestyle factors weigh in, too. Stress, sugar binges, too much caffeine, soda, alcohol, and gluten can all stir inflammation from within.

And then, of course, there are underlying skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. Whether chronic or popping up only occasionally, they can be triggered by a host of causes. This coul  be due to big life transitions and stress at work, high pollen counts or temperature swings.

Skinflammation Triggers at a Glance

Understanding the triggers is the first step toward healing your skin back towards a balanced glow.

• Environmental mischief: Sun, pollution, weather changes, and extreme temperatures can leave your skin cranky.

• Skincare gone rogue: Over-exfoliating or using products with alcohol, synthetic and added fragrances, BHA’s or retinol may provoke reactions.

• Lifestyle factors: Think stress, sugar binges, caffeine, alcohol, gluten…

• Underlying skin conditions: Contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

 

PRO TIP: Adjust your routine with the seasons. Colder months may call for richer, occlusive skin quenchers such as Jenette’s Be Nourished – Age-Defying Moisturizer. Lighter, breathable creations like Serenity – Brightening Moisturizer feel heavenly in the summer.

 

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The Tell-Tale SOS Signs of Irritated, Cranky Skin

Your skin often sends little SOS signals when it’s out of balance — if you know what to look for, you can catch flare-ups early. Keep an eye out for redness or sudden flushes, prickly or burning sensations, and unexpected sensitivity to products that normally behave beautifully.

Breakouts or uneven texture can also be clues that your skin is asking for extra care. Recognizing these tell-tale signs is the first step in calming the flare and restoring your glow.

Watch for:

·  Redness or sudden flushes

·  Itchiness or burning sensations

·  Sudden sensitivity to products that usually work great

·  Breakouts or uneven texture

 

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How to Soothe and Treat Skinflammation

The secret to soothing and treating skinflammation lies in gentle care and smart nourishment. Start by going easy on your skin — swap harsh cleansers and exfoliants for soothing botanicals that nourish and calm rather than strip.

Focus on repairing your barrier by keeping your skin deeply hydrated and strong. When flare-ups strike, cooling and calming masques can help instantly reduce redness. And don’t forget to feed your skin from within! Anti-inflammatory foods play a powerful role in supporting radiant, calm skin from the inside out.

Try:

1. Good probiotics

2. Dark green herbs: parsley, cilantro, basil

3. Pumpkin seeds (lightly roasted if preferred)

4. Aloe vera!!! (1–2 ounces in the morning)

5. Celery (raw or roasted with olive oil, sea salt, and parmesan)

6. Skip overdoing spicy foods, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and even citrus during flare-ups

7. Mind your mind! Practice mindfulness, deep breathing and grounding

Let’s delve a little deeper to explain some of these tips:

Probiotics can help calm skin inflammation by supporting a healthy gut microbiome, improving digestion, and reducing inflammatory compounds that may trigger flare-ups. Regular intake can act as an internal ally for clearer, calmer skin.

Herbs like parsley, cilantro, and basil can help soothe inflammation thanks to their antioxidant and detoxifying properties. Keep in mind that “heavier” greens like spinach and kale may be harder to digest during flare-ups and could potentially aggravate skin inflammation in sensitive individuals.

Aloe vera is like a natural spa treatment for your skin, inside and out! Slathered on, it instantly soothes irritation, calms redness, and helps heal sunburns, rashes, or pesky breakouts with its rich mix of vitamins, antioxidants, and skin-loving compounds.

Drink it as a juice or gel, and it works from within, supporting gut health and calming inflammation throughout your body—because happy insides mean happier skin. By tackling irritation both topically and internally, aloe vera doesn’t just mask skin problems; it helps your skin feel balanced, refreshed, and naturally radiant. Jenette recommends 1-2 ounces of aloe vera every morning.

Spicy foods can trigger the release of histamines and increase blood flow, potentially worsening redness and inflammation. Garlic, turmeric, ginger are generally anti-inflammatory. However, in large amounts they can irritate the gut or trigger inflammatory responses in sensitive individuals, which can indirectly flare skin issues.

We often reach for citrus fruits and tomatoes when we’re feeling down and depleted or feel a cold coming on. Yes, they are rich in vitamin C, but they are also highly acidic and can aggravate sensitive skin or gut-related inflammation, sometimes leading to flare-ups.

Hydration matters! Not all water is created equal. Your skin isn’t just a surface — it reflects what’s going on inside your body. Mineral-rich or alkaline water provides electrolytes like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which help maintain your skin’s natural moisture barrier and support cellular function.

Jenette likes to add trace minerals like fulvic and humic minerals to her H2O, which can enhance nutrient absorption, helping your body transport antioxidants and hydration directly to your skin cells. The result? Skin that feels plump, balanced, and resilient—even in the face of inflammation, dryness, or environmental stressors.

When Jenette feels emotionally depleted, she leans into mindfulness. Extra meditation sessions (morning and night), taking three deep breaths, and grounding exercises—like stepping barefoot on the grass or simply feeling the earth beneath her feet—help her reset.

Stress management, she reminds us, is just as crucial as any moisturizer for keeping skin calm and radiant. 

*Please consult your doctor before taking any new supplements.

 

Prevention: The Art of Not Inflaming

Healthy, calm skin starts with a few simple but powerful habits. Limit exfoliation to just 1–2 gentle sessions a week to avoid over-stressing your barrier, and keep your showers warm—not scorching—so skin stays balanced.

Daily SPF is non-negotiable, since sun plus inflammation equals chaos; opt for a reef-safe formula with 10–20% zinc. And don’t forget, stress management matters—your skin feels it too!

• Limit exfoliation to 1–2 gentle sessions a week
  

• Keep showers warm, not scorching, even a cold shower can give your body and mind a healthy reset

• Daily SPF is a MUST! Sun + inflammation = chaos. Invest in a reef-safe option with10–20% zinc. (At Jenette Skin Care we love Epicuren’s Defend and Balance and Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder.)
  
  

• Manage your stress!

Our favorite quick de-stressors:

Put your phone down and read a few pages of a real book. Jot down a few thoughts in your journal. Take a few deep, mindful breaths throughout the day. Turn making a cup of tea into a grounding mini ritual. Sip and savor a glass of cool water slowly.

Plus, a spritz of Jenette’s Be Happy- Brightening Toner with cooling aloe vera will perk you up with an instant mood boost!

Jenette’s Star Products to Calm Skinflammation

At Jenette All Natural Skin Care, we champion soothing, botanical-rich products for sensitive, inflamed skin:

Be Calm – Brightening C Serum: Cold-pressed aloe vera and antioxidant-packed pomegranate seed oil team up with Vitamin C to soothe inflammation and shield your skin from environmental stressors.

Magic Match Green Tea – Superfood Facial Bar: Beneficial for all skin types, especially during times of inflammation, this powerhouse face bar soothes, calms, balances and defends against environmental stressors.

Magic Matcha - Green Tea Superfood Masque: Incredibly calming and repairing, this luxe masque reduces inflammation in minutes

Be Divine – Age Defying Toner: Nourish and restore moody skin with a potent mix of botanicals. Enriched with probiotics, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.

Quick Tip: Less is Luxe

Sometimes, your skin just needs simplicity. A pared-down routine with clean, gentle, nourishing products is often the fastest route from fire to glow.

Don’t know where to start? Check out Jenette’s Calm Skin Ritual - for Sensitive and/or Stressed Skin

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Bottom Line

Skinflammation isn’t a curse — it’s a conversation. Listen, nourish, and adjust your routine with the seasons, your lifestyle, and your body’s needs. Combine gentle skincare, mindful habits, and internal nourishment, and you’ll turn redness and irritation into radiant calm.

And remember: glowing, calm skin isn’t about perfection — it’s about tuning in, giving your skin what it needs, and enjoying the journey. Because a little TLC today keeps the tantrums away tomorrow.

Can’t tell whether you’re dealing with skinflammation or something else that might be going on with your usually glowing complexion? Jenette and her expert team are here to help.

Book a consultation or facial at our Silver Lake spa and boutique, Being in LA!