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Any Kind Of Skin Care Acid Is Suddenly Burning My Face!

grammarqueen — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:59:55 GMT

I’ve used some kind of acid exfoliant at least 3-4 times per week since I discovered Paula’s Choice back in the 1990’s. But the last time I used the gentlest BHA formula, I got beet red and my face was literally on fire. It took 2 washes to try and get it off my face and then slathering my face with Aquaphor before my angry skin finally calmed down after about an hour. I guess I can’t exfoliate anymore except by physical means; gentle scrubs or a skincare tool.😧

Re: Any Kind Of Skin Care Acid Is Suddenly Burning My Face!

Icegoddess — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:06:45 GMT

Maybe an enzyme mask instead. I don't like physical exfoliants unless they are very fine. I would do a patch test before trying anything else though.

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Growing — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:11:31 GMT

I'd say there is something in that BHA formula. Is this a brand or a type of skin care acid. I am not familiar with those.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:31:22 GMT

Whenever there's a strong acid 'incident', try rinsing it off using a small amount baking soda dissolved in warm water. A teaspoon or so into the sink full of warm water. Splash it onto your face then repeat using just water a couple of times. The baking soda in water will neutralize the acid and prevent it from doing more damage.

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fluffysmom — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:40:52 GMT

When I had a similiar experience I went to the derm who really changed my skin care. I have since discovered I am autoimmune and have roseacea. I can only using very gentls product and prescriptions. I'm not suggesting that this is you but keep in mind you may want an opinion if it becomes an issue with more than one product. Good luck.

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Spacrazy — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:22:00 GMT

Yikes, that sounds like you had a scary experience. I hope you got the situation settled. Good luck.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:46:05 GMT

@grammarqueen ...........A person can develop an allergy to anything at any time. If you are maturing and your skin is changing you may have developed an allergy to any of the ingredients in the product.

That very thing happens to me when I use any O'lay products and always has. I thought my face was going to peel after the burning I experienced with it. I havent tried any O'lay products since that one time in my 20's.

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Beacon girl — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:54:22 GMT

This happen to me but on my arms only when used a body cream I had used for years. They were red looking and itchy . I am convinced it had to do after I had covid 6 months before. I know people complained about certain skin conditions .

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Dazlin — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:04:00 GMT

@grammarqueen , if I were you, I'd take a good long break and use a mild rice cleanser. Instead of acid exfoliating, try Polyte Washclothes. I LOVE them, buy on Amazon. One side is more textured, other is softer...honestly, that's all you need with a good non drying cleanser. I especially love Shiseido ENRICHED SOFTENER, after my cleanse...that hydrates so well, you may not even choose to moisturize after. I just started Tatcha rice polish, which is very nice if you feel you want something to exfoliate. They have a sensitive skin one too. But, I'd take a lonnng break if I were you. Sounds like your face wants a break ,and be baby gentle 😉

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SilleeMee — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:13:30 GMT

If you use tretinoin (Retin-A), that causes the epidermis to become thin and somewhat fragile. Retin-A can cause skin to become sensitive especially to exfoliation because there isn't a normal thickness of the outermost layer of the skin where that protects the dermis. Whenever the epidermis is compromised, for instance with Retin-A, skin is prone to get irritated more easily. Best thing to do is not exfoliate too often to avoid getting irritation, redness and inflammation.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:13:19 GMT

I do wonder if we are doing too much,exfoliating,be is chemical ,or not.

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Harpa — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:57:48 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
I do wonder if we are doing too much,exfoliating,be is chemical ,or not.

I just don't think you can go wrong with gentle & daily. Unless your skin is sensitive. Or, you are young.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:22:05 GMT

I'm sorry you had such an experience...not a pleasant one at all. I wonder also about the need to use an acid exfolliant 3 to 4 times every week. I think we sometimes can forget that our skin is delicate and if overworked in any way, it will rebel. In your case, it sounds like your skin is telling you to stop doing what you're doing. My mother always told me to treat my facial skin gently and like my best friend, and a dermatologist backed that up by telling me I was overdoing it with the nightly MIA scrubbing years ago. My skin was a mess...red, swollen and broken out. I went back to gentle products and gentle care of my face and have never needed anything else since then. I'm 75 and my skin looks very nice. Best of luck to you.