Help...my face is soo dry it hurts

[mochabean]

I think that until your face clears and stops getting red or reacting to the scrub, I would not use anything harsh (like scrubs) on your face. Your face probably got irritated and reacted. Keep your skin products mimimal-- face cleanser, moisturizer, SPF in the daytime. That's all you really need. I learned that facial scrubs like St Ives are very irritating to your skin and too harsh. So instead I do chemical scrubs like AHA or BHA. Its very gentle and I don't have to worry about my skin getting damaged.

I suffer from breakouts and acne. Up until last week I was using tree tea oil. Even with diluting it, I found out my face was reacting to the stuff and my chin area got really red, raw, dry and flaky. I let my skin rest for 3 days without wearing makeup. But the dry flakiness was still there. So I started adding jojoba oil to my skin regimen. To combat this, I take several drops of jojoba oil and mix it with my moisturizer before applying it to my face. It has helped keep the flakies away. And my face is no longer dry and cracked like it was. Its back to being normal and moisturezed again. Note, I do have oily combination sensitive skin, but adding the jojoba oil does not make my face anymore oily than it already is.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by MissResha i'm wondering if a hyrdocortisone based cream might help ease the irritation..

Hydrocortisone cream will definitely help. But I wouldn't use it for more than a few days in a row though.

Not sure how you'd feel about this product but I'd recommend emu oil. You can find it at a vitamin store or a health food store and even online. It's noncomedogenic and is very soothing and moisturizing (it actually has anti-inflammatory properties along with other good stuff). I find that it does help a lot with any irritation that I'm having. It doesn't sink in too well though so I'd only use a little bit rub it into my palms and pat it on my face after you get out of the shower to help it absorb more. And make sure that since you will be using this on your skin to check if it is fully refined.

I forgot to mention that for the next few days, try to avoid any treatments on your face (like any peels, scrubs or masks) as this can aggravate the skin further. Also try to avoid any face makeup.

Hope this helps!

 

[Sabrunka]

Alright, NO ONE USE THE ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB!! Apricot seed chunks are SHARP and don't exfoliate, they leave micro cuts on your skin, therefore making your skin more prone to infection and pain. If it's super dry, drink water!! And make sure to get an excellent hydrating cream. Once you're doing that for maybe, a week.. Buy a gentle exfoliant with ROUND bead exfoliants, or get an enzyme peel (just a liquid or gel you put on your face for about 5 mins and the plant enzymes eat away dead skin cells). If that doesn't work then I'm not too sure what will.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by Sabrunka Alright, NO ONE USE THE ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB!! Apricot seed chunks are SHARP and don't exfoliate, they leave micro cuts on your skin, therefore making your skin more prone to infection and pain. If it's super dry, drink water!! And make sure to get an excellent hydrating cream. Once you're doing that for maybe, a week.. Buy a gentle exfoliant with ROUND bead exfoliants, or get an enzyme peel (just a liquid or gel you put on your face for about 5 mins and the plant enzymes eat away dead skin cells). If that doesn't work then I'm not too sure what will.

My friend who took a cosmetology course had told me that about the "natural" scrubs that have the uneven sharp exfoliaters.

I haven't had any luck finding any good scrubs of any kind. I'd rather do a peel instead.

 

[ohnna-lee]

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX My friend who took a cosmetology course had told me that about the "natural" scrubs that have the uneven sharp exfoliaters. I haven't had any luck finding any good scrubs of any kind. I'd rather do a peel instead.

Dermalogica Prep Scrub has corn cob husks, I have used it for years. I also used St Ives Apricot Scrub when I was 16... never again.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by ohnna-lee Dermalogica Prep Scrub has corn cob husks, I have used it for years. I also used St Ives Apricot Scrub when I was 16... never again.

Corn cob scrub?! Thats new to me lol! Sounds interesting. I guess I'll have to make a stop tomorrow to the salon by my house (I swear I seen a Dermalogica sign in their window a while back) and check it out. I'll try to not be TOO amused when I get to see it in real life lol.

I had a bad reaction to the St. Ives Apricot Scrub the first time I tried it too. My friend had stopped by my house to give me a gift for my bday. It was a bunch of little travel sized products she had bought for me at the store. Well the scrub was one of the things she got me. After using it once, I didn't touch it for the longest time. Then I got curious one day and tried it again with no problem and never had a problem afterwards either, I used this stuff for sooo long. But since the last year or two I've stopped completely. Micro-tears and cuts don't sound fun

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[ohnna-lee]

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX Corn cob scrub?! Thats new to me lol! Sounds interesting. I guess I'll have to make a stop tomorrow to the salon by my house (I swear I seen a Dermalogica sign in their window a while back) and check it out. I'll try to not be TOO amused when I get to see it in real life lol. I had a bad reaction to the St. Ives Apricot Scrub the first time I tried it too. My friend had stopped by my house to give me a gift for my bday. It was a bunch of little travel sized products she had bought for me at the store. Well the scrub was one of the things she got me. After using it once, I didn't touch it for the longest time. Then I got curious one day and tried it again with no problem and never had a problem afterwards either, I used this stuff for sooo long. But since the last year or two I've stopped completely. Micro-tears and cuts don't sound fun .

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant might be really good for you to, check it out also, it has no big abrasives in it. I loved this but moved and forgot where I put it but heard it mentioned the other day on here and was like, oh yeah that shit rocks.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by ohnna-lee Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant might be really good for you to, check it out also, it has no big abrasives in it. I loved this but moved and forgot where I put it but heard it mentioned the other day on here and was like, oh yeah that shit rocks.

I definitely need one that's a bit more gentle and less abrasive so this sounds good!

Are Dermalogica products only found in salons/spas or something? The salon by my house has been the only place I've ever seen anything up for their products.

And here's a fun little fact for ya: A few years back I was rummaging through the cabinet in my bathroom (the one behind the mirror) looking for something. As I was searching I came across an eye cream in a tube from Dermalogica! I was just like huh?

how did this get here? I'm the only girl and beauty junkie in the family. I had never bought anything from that brand either before so it def wasn't mine. My mom only uses this Lancome cream cleanser and that's it. She didn't know anything about it. I was soo puzzled. But in the meantime I just claimed it as my own and used it for a little bit.
I finally asked my dad and guess what?! It was his!

He told me that he was concerned about his under eye circles and bags. So he had a female coworker recommend and find a product for him to use to help with his under eye issues lol. Then he asked for for it back after finding out I took it and was now using it lmfao!

 

[ohnna-lee]

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX I definitely need one that's a bit more gentle and less abrasive so this sounds good! Are Dermalogica products only found in salons/spas or something? The salon by my house has been the only place I've ever seen anything up for their products. And here's a fun little fact for ya: A few years back I was rummaging through the cabinet in my bathroom (the one behind the mirror) looking for something. As I was searching I came across an eye cream in a tube from Dermalogica! I was just like huh? how did this get here? I'm the only girl and beauty junkie in the family. I had never bought anything from that brand either before so it def wasn't mine. My mom only uses this Lancome cream cleanser and that's it. She didn't know anything about it. I was soo puzzled. But in the meantime I just claimed it as my own and used it for a little bit. I finally asked my dad and guess what?! It was his! He told me that he was concerned about his under eye circles and bags. So he had a female coworker recommend and find a product for him to use to help with his under eye issues lol. Then he asked for for it back after finding out I took it and was now using it lmfao!

Dermalogica is a product that should be given by a professional skin specialist. They have many different products and have knoledgeable staff to see to your specific needs. So I don't think you will find them outside of a salon or spa.

So ask when you go in, they may even still have better options for your needs.

Men are vain to, be happy he takes care of himself. My sweetheart uses Dermalogica and Jan Marini. He got me into facials (no not that kind) and taking care of my skin.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by ohnna-lee Dermalogica is a product that should be given by a professional skin specialist. They have many different products and have knoledgeable staff to see to your specific needs. So I don't think you will find them outside of a salon or spa. So ask when you go in, they may even still have better options for your needs. Men are vain to, be happy he takes care of himself. My sweetheart uses Dermalogica and Jan Marini. He got me into facials (no not that kind) and taking care of my skin.

Ohhh, that clears up why I don't see much of their products out on shelves.

I found it funny because my dad's such a...MAN! As in he doesn't do much for his appearance besides just washing his face in the shower and getting regular hair cuts. It was just kind of out of nowhere that he decided to get this eye cream. Now, he asks me frequently what could be done about his under eye bags and wants to look into plastic surgery but can't afford it. I always tell him that when I have a career going I'll pay for it if it'll make him happy lol.

 

[darkbeauty27]

Use Eucerin Calming Creme on your face. Use a dime size amount and rub it in. This saved my dry winter face skin.

 

[Sharkster]

Hi,

It's really difficult to reccomend a product thats right for you without actually seeing your skin. I would suggest that you visit a salon that stocks professional brands such as Dermalogica, Decleor or Thalgo etc. and get a skin analysis from a qualified therapist. They can then provide you with the correct treatment.

All factors can affect changes in the skin e.g. environmental or hormonal and we can become allergic to items that we previously had no problem with.

I hope this helps!

xx

 

[jesstess]

i have contact dermatitis i have reactions to citrus fruits...and this happens to me when i have an "episode"
stage 1 is light irritation
stage 2 tiny bumps around my mouth
stage 3 weeping (clear fluid leaks if i scratch it)
stage 4 very dry layer of skin around mouth area
stage 5 peeling

first thing you need to do is DRINK WATER tons!
mashed banana helps hydrate the skin but will burn if your skin is raw
coconut oil and sugar will help exfoliate
triple antibiotic cream or petroleum jelly will prevent the corners of your mouth from splitting

 

[BeBeautyAshley]

I have sensitive, dry skin and I use 100% pure Argan Oil (not the drugstore kinds that barely puts any Argan Oil in them, make sure its pure!). It dries very quickly and makes my skin feel so hydrated. I apply it once in the morning and once before bed and my face has never felt better! Try it out and let me know if it helps!

 

[Lin1018]

So normally I have oily skin but lately my face has been getting super dry, red and flaky. I washed my face with the St Ives apricot scrub but I think it irritated my face even more because now it feels very sensitive, it kinda hurts. If someone knows of something I can use that will calm the irritation, please lmk!

KayLuvsMac - did any of the suggestions below help you and did you sort out your painful problem?

 

[Kathy Smith]

Look for absolutely perfume-free and hypoallergenic products. I have also very sensitive skin and I use almost all perfume-free moisturizers. Make sure you get a thicker type of cream for your face, but make sure it's perfume free. I like Eucerin, personally.

Eucerin is my fave also - i almost feel weird that i like it so much being that it's drugstore but whatever works! i like l'occitane from sephora for the formula but can't stand all the fru-fru smells.