Health Boards
Mon-22-05-2017, 05:26 AM
I thought perhaps the wisdom of real people might help me out.
1. I HAVE always had very sensitive skin - I'm pale and as a kid I got rashes, etc whenever I touched a new plant or critter or used a new product.
2. I had adult acne problems until I went minimalist a couple of years ago ... pretty much any chemical products mess with my skin.
3. I was using a plain homemade coconut oil lotion at night and African black soap-based lotion in the day with pretty good results ...
4. About 2 months ago my routine changed a bit and I started using a (Badger Balm - Damascus Rose Antioxidant Face Oil) as well as a sugar scrub (Tree Hut, coconut lime) on my face; I also shortly used a homemade tallow-based moisturizer from a family member on my face at night (I've stopped now). I clean with facial pads Desert Essence (Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads)
5. About two weeks ago I got a BAD scaly and flaky red skin outbreak all over my face to the sides of my mouth ...
I started using a thick pure Bella Terra vitamin E oil on my face at night hoping that would help me heal. It seems to be just as bad today as when it showed up and I can't figure out what is setting it off. I guess I can (and will have to) discontinue all my facial products sand try to re introduce one at a time but I was wondering if anything sent up a red flag with others with this problem.
Anyway, as a total newbie I would love any advice or wisdom anyone might have to share. I try to use clean and natural products and stay as low on chemical saturation as possible ... I don't know what I've done wrong.
1. I HAVE always had very sensitive skin - I'm pale and as a kid I got rashes, etc whenever I touched a new plant or critter or used a new product.
2. I had adult acne problems until I went minimalist a couple of years ago ... pretty much any chemical products mess with my skin.
3. I was using a plain homemade coconut oil lotion at night and African black soap-based lotion in the day with pretty good results ...
4. About 2 months ago my routine changed a bit and I started using a (Badger Balm - Damascus Rose Antioxidant Face Oil) as well as a sugar scrub (Tree Hut, coconut lime) on my face; I also shortly used a homemade tallow-based moisturizer from a family member on my face at night (I've stopped now). I clean with facial pads Desert Essence (Desert Essence Natural Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads)
5. About two weeks ago I got a BAD scaly and flaky red skin outbreak all over my face to the sides of my mouth ...
I started using a thick pure Bella Terra vitamin E oil on my face at night hoping that would help me heal. It seems to be just as bad today as when it showed up and I can't figure out what is setting it off. I guess I can (and will have to) discontinue all my facial products sand try to re introduce one at a time but I was wondering if anything sent up a red flag with others with this problem.
Anyway, as a total newbie I would love any advice or wisdom anyone might have to share. I try to use clean and natural products and stay as low on chemical saturation as possible ... I don't know what I've done wrong.