Sleep on a Clean Pillowcase
It seems obvious, but you want to keep a good supply of clean pillowcases at the ready. Change them frequently, more so than whatever your mom told you works for people without skin issues. In a pinch at a friend’s house or otherwise pillowcase-deprived, use a clean tshirt as a pillowcase.
Don’t Touch Your Face, Ever
Ok, you sort of have to touch your face to wash it, but that is ideally the only time you should do so. If you need to scratch an itch, massage a migraine or what have you, use a clean tissue and/or wash your hands first.
Take These Supplements
Use Fragrance Free, Dye Free Detergent
I love the smell of freshly washed and dried clothes too, but I don’t love what they do to my skin. Go for the “free & clear” version of your favorite detergent, and better yet switch to an all natural brand. That lovely smell is actually a residue left on the fabric (to arouse the psychological sense of “clean” of course) that can irritate sensitive skin on your face and body. You don’t need the scent, just the clean.
Use a Clean Towel
This may seem obvious, but if you use the same towel to dry your body and face, you may be transferring more to your skin than you realize. Use a separate white cotton hand towel or wash cloth to dry your face. Make sure to wash them frequently in fragrance free dye free detergent. Otherwise, use a white tissue or paper towel.