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kitty4me — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:24:10 GMT

I used Salicylic Acid on my face and it is dry and also around my eyes. I'm not sure how it got near my eyes but it did. I have tried many things including Cerave and it burned. Is there something I can use that will heal eyes and face and not burn or irritate? I would try organic if I can get local. Whole Foods or Sprouts. Please can anyone help me? Thanks so much Katey!

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vac — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:26:26 GMT

You might want to see a dermatologist, but if I were in your situation, I would probably try some pure aloe vera gel.

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Irishrose136 — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:34:57 GMT

I literally burned myself using a glue gun in a hospital-based arts program. Before I went for first aid, the employee running the class broke off a leaf of a nearby aloe plant, broke open the leaf and dropped the liquid directly onto my burn.

So I'm thinking vaccinia's suggestion is spot on: pure aloe vera and see your doctor.

I would think a product like Neosporin which is meant for burns might also help.

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kitty4me — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:37:34 GMT

I can't see a Dermatologist right now. We just got Health Insurance and it takes effect June1st. He just start a new Job. Thanks though Vaccinia. I have tried Aloe Vera in the past and it burned.

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Desi — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:37:39 GMT

i would wash everything off the area and cover it with Vaseline. I know, it's not organic and wonderful but it works to keep it moisturized and doesn't irritate anything.

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blueyesny — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:43:21 GMT

Maybe try argan oil or glycerin which is an emollient & is soothing.You can find it at health food stores,etc.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:43:49 GMT

On 5/1/2014 Katey1261 said: I can't see a Dermatologist right now. We just got Health Insurance and it takes effect June1st. He just start a new Job. Thanks though Vaccinia. I have tried Aloe Vera in the past and it burned.

I was just about to post that probably my worst experience with a product was with a type of aloe, although it was Cape Aloe. I applied it on my face and was up most of the night with horrible burning the point where I was getting quite concerned.

I would suggest that you gently wash your face, and that's it. The irritation should subside if it's due to product use. Then maybe introduce a very mild moisturizer that you've normally been able to tolerate.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:45:33 GMT

Did this happen after only one use? It sounds like you might have overdone it and damaged the lipid barrier. Do you have any Rose Hip Seed Oil or another moisturizing oil? For the next several days, do very gentle cleansing and apply oil

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MissMew — Thu, 01 May 2014 23:43:14 GMT

You can find Aquaphor in any drug store, walmart, target, probably any big box store too. It's a gel and it's quite soothing and cooling. It was recommended for me when I had a burn on my arm. The burn healed but the skin was tight and this helped until the skin was completely healed. One of my old supervisors had a chemical peel (sp) and her dermatologist told her to use the Aquaphor. She said it was wonderful on her raw skin. Hope this helps.

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:01:06 GMT

On 5/1/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 5/1/2014 Katey1261 said: I can't see a Dermatologist right now. We just got Health Insurance and it takes effect June1st. He just start a new Job. Thanks though Vaccinia. I have tried Aloe Vera in the past and it burned.

I was just about to post that probably my worst experience with a product was with a type of aloe, although it was Cape Aloe. I applied it on my face and was up most of the night with horrible burning the point where I was getting quite concerned.

I would suggest that you gently wash your face, and that's it. The irritation should subside if it's due to product use. Then maybe introduce a very mild moisturizer that you've normally been able to tolerate.

I get dry, red, and flaky skin from some medications and when I've used some chemical or enzyme exfoliants. I agree, the less you do, the less you exacerbate the reaction and the faster your skin will heal.

Avoid harsh cleansers and be gentle with the area. Use your most emollient creams or balms to moisturize and let it be as much as possible. I know when I get a flare up like that, I also avoid makeup. I'm comfortable without makeup on my regular days, but it's harder when I'm red and flaky and want to hide it. I just consider how bad the makeup will look over the flaky, rough patch and how much longer it will look bad if I don't just leave it and let it heal.

Hope that helps.

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wilma — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:35:15 GMT

I just had something similar happen to me. I had a super bad reaction to Paula's Choice 4% BHA foam. I have very oily acne prone skin, and I have never had a reaction like this to BHA before.

I used the foam Monday night. My skin was red, bumpy, itchy, and dry on Tuesday morning. I used jojoba oil, cortisone, and my regular moisturizer in the morning. When I got home from work, I washed with Olay Gentle Cleanser, and then put some aloe vera gel all over my face. Later that night I also used a cold compress taking turns putting it over various parts of my face. Before I went to bed I mixed some jojoba oil, cortisone cream, and moisturizer together and put that all over my face. I used a bit of Vaseline on the super dry areas. I didn't use anything else on my face.

Wednesday morning the redness was lessened. I repeated the same process (but no ice) Wednesday. Today most of the redness is gone. I added my regular PC Hydralight toner back in this a.m., before i applied my concoction of oil, cortisone, and moisturizer. I think my skin is almost back to normal. My chin is still a bit dry, especially at the corners of my mouth, so I just put some Vaseline there.

Hope this helps.

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rockydog1 — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:37:25 GMT

Argan oil works great or coconut oil

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betteb — Fri, 02 May 2014 00:41:23 GMT

On 5/1/2014 Desi said:
i would wash everything off the area and cover it with Vaseline. I know, it's not organic and wonderful but it works to keep it moisturized and doesn't irritate anything.

This

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kitty4me — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:13:47 GMT

On 5/1/2014 wilma said:
I just had something similar happen to me. I had a super bad reaction to Paula's Choice 4% BHA foam. I have very oily acne prone skin, and I have never had a reaction like this to BHA before.

I used the foam Monday night. My skin was red, bumpy, itchy, and dry on Tuesday morning. I used jojoba oil, cortisone, and my regular moisturizer in the morning. When I got home from work, I washed with Olay Gentle Cleanser, and then put some aloe vera gel all over my face. Later that night I also used a cold compress taking turns putting it over various parts of my face. Before I went to bed I mixed some jojoba oil, cortisone cream, and moisturizer together and put that all over my face. I used a bit of Vaseline on the super dry areas. I didn't use anything else on my face.

Wednesday morning the redness was lessened. I repeated the same process (but no ice) Wednesday. Today most of the redness is gone. I added my regular PC Hydralight toner back in this a.m., before i applied my concoction of oil, cortisone, and moisturizer. I think my skin is almost back to normal. My chin is still a bit dry, especially at the corners of my mouth, so I just put some Vaseline there.

Hope this helps.

Wilma this is what happened to me. I was breaking out and wanted to treat my aging acne prone skin still. I got the bumps then the itching and now burning and quite dry. eyes and face. I used a wash with the Salicylic Acid and didn't think it got near my eyes but it did. I went ahead and bought some Shea Butter (Organic) at Whole Foods. I do have a Rosehip Bar of Soap that I purchased a while back from Shea Terra. I will do the less is better.

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kitty4me — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:14:49 GMT

I want to thank everyone for all the replies. Have a great Evening.

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Desertdi — Fri, 02 May 2014 03:19:20 GMT

Clear aloe gel

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kitty4me — Fri, 02 May 2014 03:30:59 GMT

On 5/1/2014 Desertdi said:
Clear aloe gel

Where do you get this at? I'm hoping you don't mean the plant.

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MissMew — Sat, 03 May 2014 01:22:53 GMT

Aloe plants are amazing. Break off a leaf and the plant seals itself and grows more leaves. The leaf that you break off will seal itself too so that you can continue to open it at the bottom where it has re-sealed itself and use what you need until the leaf is empty. They are easy to grow and what could be more organic than aloe fresh from the plant! I have even taken a leaf that has resealed itself with me to work in my bag without problems. Cut open the leaf at the bottom, use what you need, leave it exposed to air for a bit and it reseals itself.

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myshell624 — Sat, 03 May 2014 01:38:00 GMT

On 5/1/2014 Katey1261 said:
On 5/1/2014 Desertdi said:
Clear aloe gel

Where do you get this at? I'm hoping you don't mean the plant.

The last aloe I bought was at Wal-Mart and I always buy just clear aloe.. I always keep some on hand. It is great for burns, as well as itchy skin. I would think you could also find it at any Drugstore.

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myshell624 — Sat, 03 May 2014 01:39:55 GMT

On 5/1/2014 Katey1261 said:
On 5/1/2014 Desertdi said:
Clear aloe gel

Where do you get this at? I'm hoping you don't mean the plant.