I was on vacation when my skin started to irate
me. I thought I had somehow gotten ahold of poison ivy or maybe it was eczema
(my brother has it) because it was itching like crazy. When I got home I
started to put cortisone; it was so bad my face looked like a tomato. I did my
best to resist from inching because I knew that whatever it was it couldn’t be
good to itch (ever had chicken pox?). When I finally went to the dermatologist
she informed it was Rosacea and by putting cortisone actually made it worse. I
had to learn a whole new skin routine. I quit using Olay products and started
using sunscreen. Olay products started to irate my skin. Fast-forward to today;
I’ve learned to incorporate moisturizer back in my routine as well as certain
products. My skin has been doing great, until this month. However I know how to
handle it.
First and foremost, I use medication (a gel) to
help from itching. Second, I use sunscreen. The sun is my enemy. The doctor
described it to me like this; the sun hits your face and it breaks the
capillaries in your skin. Over time they may burst and will leave you
permanently scarred, unless I decide to have surgery to fix my skin. She also
told me Rosacea could also develop on your body. That thought freaks me out! So
when my face or body starts to itch (which is probably in my mind), I make sure
I have sunscreen on. I put away moisturizer as well as anything that has a
scent; sunscreen is my best friend during the really rough times. I wash my
face with a gentle soap, as well as my body.
My doctor recommended some products (for the life
of me I can’t remember their names) but they were very pricey. So she suggested
some alternative products I could use. Everyone’s skin is different but these
are what work for me and are affordable.
Sunscreen: My
doctor recommended me Neutrogena Ultra
Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 45… it works. It’s not a heavy sunscreen and
feels light on the skin. It’s not odorless but the scent is not strong or
overwhelming. I was able to find a two pack of sunscreen for less than $13 at
Ulta. It can cause the skin to dry but it’s better than me itching every few
minutes.
Facial
Wash:
Cetaphil
Normal to Oily Skin Facial Wash, is hands down the gentlest
facial wash I have ever tried. I use this every morning and night (after using
my facial wipes to remove makeup.
First
Aid Beauty Face Cleanser, This is my runner up when it comes to
facial wash. This works really well with sensitive skin and designed for
sensitive skin.
Facial
Wipes:
I learned that just because it says for
‘sensitive skin’ doesn’t mean my skin can take it. I learned what ingredients
aren’t good for me. For me Simple’s Facial Wipes aren’t great. Olay, not even. Ponds (in the blue package) work. It takes
off a majority of makeup.
Moisture:
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen with SPF 15, is
the only moisturizer I use. When products like facial wash and medicine being
applied, my face gets dry. My doctor told me initially not to moisturizer until
I learned a new facial routine. This one by Cetaphil works great. It doesn’t
irate my skin.
First
Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, just helps bring moisture
back into my skin when it gets dry. I’ve spoken a lot about this product. It’s
good!
Soap:
Sticking with unscented, Dove Unscented soap (bar) works really well. On a side note: my
brother who suffers from eczema also uses this. It’s the only soap we use. His
doctor recommended this to him and I followed. It doesn’t cause my skin to itch
and that’s what I need.
Nearly every product I mentioned is made for
sensitive skin but works. I mentioned that just because it states it’s for
sensitive skin doesn’t mean it will work (well at least for me). Burt Bees Sensitive Skin Facial Wash actually
burned my skin a bit. Simple facial
wipes stung my face. Olay products also gave my skin a reaction. Everyone
is different and a lot of it is finding what works with you, basically trial
and error. Once you find that routine you’ll be happy and so will your skin.
-Melissa
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