Relief of Allergy Symptoms and Skin Deep Beauty

Allergy symptoms are in inevitable part of spring for many people. As the sun starts shining and the flowers bloom, allergy symptoms make it difficult to enjoy the beautiful weather. What are allergy symptoms and what can you do to relieve them?

Typical allergy symptoms include:

- nasal congestion with an inability to breathe;

- itchy, runny nose;

- sneezing;

- red, itchy eyes; and

- scratchy throat.

If you are suffering from allergy symptoms, it is likely you are allergic to pollen or other irritants in the air. To find out the pollen count in the morning, visit pollen.com.

Also check out your local weather channel to find out the pollen index. Typically the early morning is worst so you might want to avoid spending time outside to avoid aggravating your allergy symptoms.

How can you relieve your allergy symptoms? Many people use OTC decongestants or antihistamines. What is the difference?

Decongestants relieve congestion by constricting blood vessels in your nose so it doesn't run as much. Antihistamines block the effects of histamine, a chemical naturally produced by your body in response to allergies that causes those dreaded allergy symptoms.

How do I relieve my allergy symptoms? For years, I used prescription steroid nasal drops and decongestants. Now I use a neti pot, blue green algae and proper grooming habits. Washing your hair daily gets rid of the pollutants near your face.

Click neti pot to find out more about this easy, natural way to relieve allergy symptoms. I also find blue green algae and spirulina helpful in clearing up congestion.

Other ways to relieve allergy symptoms include OTC saline nasal sprays such as Afrin.

If your allergy symptoms do not subside, it might be the sign of a bigger health issue. Visit your doctor immediately to discuss your allergy symptoms and find solutions.

Personal care products can also cause allergy symptoms. Skin Deep is a safety guide to the beauty products and cosmetics you use everyday. Skin Deep is from researchers at the Environmental Working Group. Are your beauty products slowly killing you? Visit the Skin Deep website to search by company, product or ingredient.

Skin Deep offers you an opportunity to register with the website to write product reviews. Skin Deep also has a link to shop through Amazon to donate 8.5 percent of your purchase to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Beauty products fail to live up to their name with toxic ingredients. Skin Deep gives cosmetics and personal care products hazard scores. Dangers listed include allergens, toxicity and more. Find out about what you use at cosmeticsdatabase.com

Two brands I use were ranked high by Skin Deep for hazardous stuff. I use L'oreal (because I'm worth it?) and Almay (presumed to be hypoallergenic). My mom's brand Revlon was ranked right up there, too. Several other major brands, including high end names, where ranked high for hazardous materials.

Skin Deep helps you find out more about what you put on the skin you're in. Skin is your largest organ. Your skin protects your other organs and everyone see it. Skin Deep researchers are working to provide important details about the ingredients in your everyday beauty essentials.

You'll breathe easier and enjoy the warmer weather when you relieve those nagging allergy symptoms!