topic Re: BURNT MY FACE...😳 in Beauty

BURNT MY FACE...😳

Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:14:41 GMT

I've been having excessive peeling...I guess it's from the Retin A...although I apply hyaluronic and toner, sometimes Rosewater spritz before or moisturizer, I wait over an hour or so, then the retin A...so idk what's going on.???

But seems like everything is burning, even mild cleansers.

So last night, I really over did it...I used Tatcha rice polish to remove the peeling...not flakes...big skin peeling.

I believe I got too heavy handed and I kept it a bit gritty and polished away...dumb, I know.

It's just that I can't even apply make up with this peeling, so i wanted it off.

Afterwards I started to dab a bit of collagen toner on for hydration, and holy moley I just about went through the roof...stung and burned like crazy.

I quickly splashed cold water on my face...but I couldn't do anything more for it. I was all red and sensitive.

Today the areas are red and slightly puffy, but I was able to gently cleanse with a mild oat wash, I thinks it's Aveeno, then I patted cerave hyaluronic toner gently, rosewater spritz...I was ok.

Ill be home all weekend, so im not applying anything more to my face, but a moisturizer if i can tolerate it.

Maybe im doing something wrong before applying the retin A ?

It's. 05 strength and i always peel, but lately it's getting worse.

I'll be making an appointment with a dermatologist soon..but it's going to be a wait...maybe I should go back to .25, or just not use retin A anymore ill see what derm says..idk??

Believe it or not, I still have some areas that are peeling 🙄.

I have to wash my face because I have horses and I clean their stalls and I get very sweaty here...otherwise id cut that out and just rinse...but I can't.

Not using any of that until I heal, no make up, nothing but cerave toner.

Just to mention, the hyaluronic im currently using is The Ordinary.

Any suggestions/opinions...thank you.

Re: BURNT MY FACE...😳

JudyL — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:21:53 GMT

Oh no @Dazlin! I'll let the other skin experts like @SilleeMee chime in but sounds to me like you have compromised your skin barrier. Agree that you should stop everything and just cleanse - gently - and moisturize for now. Others will give you suggestions for moisturizers and/or treatments to use to repair your skin. Hope things get better soon.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:22:03 GMT

Yes you overdid it. Stop with the RetinA. It is too strong for you. Let your skin heal for several weeks. Were you applying it daily? That was too often.

A derm appointment makes sense at this point. If you must go back to RetinA, use the lowest dose, use once a week to start, then every 3 days, then every other day.

Re: BURNT MY FACE...😳

Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:32:17 GMT

@PinkyPetunia ...I dont use retin A every day...I skip one or 2 days between.

Yes, I won't be using it at all now.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:42:42 GMT

I have extremely strong and healthy skin, and I rarely use any of those chemicals.

I think the skin can become sensitive to any kind of chemical with overuse.

However, I do love the sun, and if I sit out too long without suntan lotion, I might get a light burn.

In that case I use aloe gel to help heal and moisturize.

I have only had my face peel slightly twice in my entire life, and that was when I was sunburnt in temperatures above 100 degrees.

Sometimes when I work out in the garden and yard pulling weeds, I might get a tiny bit of poison ivy, even though I wear gloves and protective clothes.

To help my skin heal I use a special cream called Andantol, which is clean, does not smell, and does not damage clothes. However, I mainly buy it in Mexico.

Some people recommend oatmeal washes as well for inflamed skin.

Good luck!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:51:47 GMT

@Dazlin -

I've been there too. When I over exfoliated and felt raw, @SilleeMee recommended jojoba butter. Get pure jojoba butter, nothing else mixed in. Amazon has it. Gently cleanse your face and pat dry. Apply the butter. Don't put anything else on it. No toner, serums, nothing. The jojoba butter will soothe and the skin will start to repair. You'll feel better soon. Give your face time to recover and start back slowly with your RetinA.

Re: BURNT MY FACE...😳

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:54:40 GMT

One more thing...

Unless you're medically unable to use it, Benadryl can help with the swelling.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:56:04 GMT

I wouldn't even use the toners. The dermatologist gave me Aquaphor after removing a mole on my back, so maybe one of the Aquaphor products would help to create a skin barrier and promote healing.

I think you probably meant .025 for the retinA. .25 would be a higher dose than .05.

Re: BURNT MY FACE...😳

Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:56:10 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch ...thank you so much...im going to look on Amazon right night now...is there one you specifically recommended? I'll look for pure jojoba butter.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:01:30 GMT

Steps you can take right away:

- Temporarily stop using the tret until the redness and most of the peeling subsides.

- Gentle cleanser, no hot or very warm water.

- Use a barrier-healing moisturizer that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

- Avoid chemical exfoliants. Try using a damp cotton muslin cloth instead and do not rub it back and forth. Go in one direction covering small sections at a time.

Depending on your age, the skin barrier can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to go back to its normal condition. The older you are the longer it takes.

After your skin has returned to a comfortable state then resume using tret. If you stay at the concentration that caused the problems then reduce application, every other or every few days and be sure not to apply too much. Do not apply it like a moisturizer. Common mistake many people make and that causes the excessive irritation and peeling.

WEAR SUNSCREEN.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:02:05 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch ...thank you so much...im going to look on Amazon right night now...is there one you specifically recommended? I'll look for pure jojoba butter.

@Dazlin This is the one she directed me to some years ago, but I think as long as it says things like "organic", "raw" "cold pressed" or "expeller pressed", you should be ok.

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FLGators — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:05:22 GMT

Overdoing any harsh skincare & compromising your skin barrier only ages your skin. I would stay away from scrubs, peels for a while and try to strengthen your skin barrier. If Tretinoin does not agree with your skin, go for retinol or retinal once you have healed completely.

see a derm, they usually accommodate immediate appointments if you explain your situation.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:07:52 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Dazlin wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch ...thank you so much...im going to look on Amazon right night now...is there one you specifically recommended? I'll look for pure jojoba butter.
@Dazlin This is the one she directed me to some years ago, but I think as long as it says things like "organic", "raw" "cold pressed" or "expeller pressed", you should be ok.

YES, yes, yes! That is an excellent product and it will definitely help. @Dazlin

Thanks for mentioning that. I forgot about it. @JeanLouiseFinch

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bmorechick — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:09:28 GMT

@Dazlin Ouch and ouch...If it were me and this is just my opinion, I would go to med center and get a healing ointment for a burn. Lord only knows what is in OTC products that could cause further inflammation. Maybe ask about what you can use to wash your face too.

I've used Retin A for over a decade at the strongest strength and I've never had any reaction at all. No flaking, peeling, etc. However, not everyone can successfully use it.

Be careful and I hope you heal soon!!

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Shelbelle — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:42:31 GMT

Aquaphor is definitely a skin barrier, I cringe at the thought of using it , only if I was forced to. But it seems appropriate in this case.

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Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:02:58 GMT

@SilleeMee ...well, I do rub the retin A in...so do you mean...to just pat it on, or ??

Also, im unable to get that jojoba butter by tomorrow...Amazon does not carry it anymore...and other sites say would be a week or more delivery .

I can go look for a ceramide cream on Amazon...I know cerave is one...and I think Vanicream has a ceramide too...I had that in the past...I liked it...ill read ingredients.

I'll look now and hopefully i can get it delivered by tomorrow.

My husband just noticed my face...he said "WHOA!!"

@SilleeMee Would you mind recommending a specific type of muslin cloth...I've never used those...I use a brand called Polyte washcloths...very soft and dual sided.

Thank you!!

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Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:09:41 GMT

Ok...thank you all very very much!

I ordered Vanicream...I've used it before and liked it...it'll be here tomorrow.

It does have ceramides @SilleeMee recommendation.

I also have Aquaphor...ill apply that tonight...forgot I have it.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:21:18 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
@SilleeMee ...well, I do rub the retin A in...so do you mean...to just pat it on, or ??
Also, im unable to get that jojoba butter by tomorrow...Amazon does not carry it anymore...and other sites say would be a week or more delivery .
I can go look for a ceramide cream on Amazon...I know cerave is one...and I think Vanicream has a ceramide too...I had that in the past...I liked it...ill read ingredients.
I'll look now and hopefully i can get it delivered by tomorrow.
My husband just noticed my face...he said "WHOA!!"
@SilleeMee Would you mind recommending a specific type of muslin cloth...I've never used those...I use a brand called Polyte washcloths...very soft and dual sided.
Thank you!!

@Dazlin

It's okay to rub the tret into the skin evenly all over. When they say to use a 'pea-size' amount, that is enough to cover your face, neck and dec. If you're not doing your neck or dec then cut that amount by half. I know that sounds like a very tiny amount and some find it difficult to spread it all over the face but what I do is add a tiny amount of moisturizer, mix together and apply it that way.

I like the Vanicream Daily Moisturizer. Has ceramides and HA. But do get that jojoba butter. It will come in handy.

Muslin cloths I buy from Amazon. Use them right after cleansing while your skin is still damp. Use the muslin cloth in a single layer with your fingertips to exfoliate with light pressure in one direction. Rinse the cloth as you go along if necessary. Wring it out well so it's not overly wet but well dampened. Using the right amount of pressure while exfoliating with a muslin cloth is key. Not too light handed but not heavy either. Once you get the hang of it you'll see what I mean.

Karlling 10 Cotton Facial Cleansing Muslin Cloths

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Dazlin — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:43:03 GMT

@SilleeMee ...I ordered the cloths too...will be here Wednesday. I won't be using them or anything until I heal...except the cream.

I believe im using too much retin A according to your instructions...so yeah, another irritant...ill pay attention to that pea size or less.

Thank you for the screenshot and your advice...your such a blessing!

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JudyL — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:48:41 GMT

@Dazlin - what about this jojoba butter on Amazon

Dr. Adorable - 16oz - Jojoba Butter - Pure Natural Organic Premium Raw

Plant Guru has an 8oz jar of pure raw cold pressed jojoba butter

Maybe one of these would work for you?