Your Best Face Without Surgery by Brandith Irwin M.D
Author:Brandith Irwin, M.D.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Hay House
Published: 2002-09-01T00:00:00+00:00
Skin-Care Products
âI recently bought a new skin-care regimen at a department store, and ever since I started it, my face seems to be all blotchy. Should I stop using these products?â
The answer to this is not as obvious as you might think. Some skin-care products currently on the market are formulated in such a way that they do cause a small amount of irritation for a week or two in the beginning. It can be difficult to determine whether this is normal and will go away eventually, or if thereâs a problem with the products themselves.
It can be normal to have a little bit of pinkness and mild scaling for up to a week or two with a product containing vitamin-A derivatives, such as Renova, Retin-A, or tretinoin (the generic name); prescription acne products; or alpha-hydroxy acids or any other skin-rejuvenation product. If youâre still getting the reaction after two weeks of use, stop the product and call your doctor to see if itâs too harsh for your skin.
If, however, youâre bright red and very irritated or have any blisters, yellow crusts, itching, or a burning sensation, you should stop using the product immediately and call your dermatologist. Yellow crusts, blisters, tenderness, pain, or the rapid spread of rash or fever can signal an infection or even shingles (herpes zoster), so you should see a doctor right away.
If the problem isnât so severe and you have to wait before seeing your dermatologist, try just using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser with Cetaphil cream or any other hypoallergenic cream. Try one-percent hydrocortisone cream several times a day to reduce the reaction. You should also take the product back to the cosmetic counter where you bought it. Most reputable companies will refund your money if you have an allergic reaction or a severe irritant reaction to a product.
After youâre completely healed, donât start using your products all at onceâif you have a reaction again, you wonât know which one is causing it. Instead, add them back in one at a time, approximately three or four days apart, so you can determine which product is causing the problem.
Good Products for Sensitive Skin
Look for products that specify the word hypoallergenic. This means that theyâre less likely to cause allergies, but they arenât foolproof. Try the Free & Clear product line (www.psico.com) for products free of fragrances, most preservatives, lanolin, and formaldehyde. Other good products to check out are the Cetaphil line, the Eucerin line (but avoid this if youâre lanolin sensitive), or Lubriderm.
Some of my patients have problems with most creams. If thatâs the case for you, try using just plain oils such as olive or safflower oil, or ask a good herbal apothecary to mix you a custom blend. (This will only work if youâre dryâif youâre acne prone, oils will just aggravate your condition.)
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