Severely dry sensitive skin?

Question

Please help me come up with an affordable (and preferably natural) solution for my skin trouble. The skin on my cheeks is so sensitive, you can't even touch it with bare hands or it flares up bright red and irritated. The skin on my t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is always so dry, it flakes like I have sunburn. This all prevails no matter what I do.
I have changed detergent, I use no chemicals or artificial things on my face. I never wash it with soap or standard face wash, but I use coconut oil to wash my face every day. In fact, sometimes I will sleep with oil on my face (no, I never break out.) I use all natural make up, but only on my eyes.. I never put anything on my cheeks or nose. No amount of oil or lotion ever seems to help, and I have tried not using moisturizers to see if they were the cause, and it only got much worse.

And do NOT recommend a dermatologist, I don't have health coverage, nor do I believe in using chemical medication. Thanks

Wow, my sister has psoriatic arthritis, and I never thought they could be related. I DO have pitted nails, though I bit them for years so I thought that was why. I do not have it anywhere else on my body, but psoriasis is a good guess. I never thought of it.

Oh, and, also I do have arthritis, and I am only 24. I developed it very young, I think I was 16 when it first started.

Answer 1

It sounds to me like you are describing psoriasis. Eruptions are usually symmetrical. Do you also have this on your elbows or other parts of the body? Do you also have arthritis? Pitted nails can confirm a diagnosis of psoriasis.

Though it said there is no cure, herbs can keep it under control. Evening Primrose oil capsules can help. Blue Flag root and Poke root can clear it up. Also take Dandelion Root and drink Aloe Vera juice. Topically, Chamomile essential oil or Lavender oil added to your natural regimen may help with the redness.

Another possibility is that you have Rosacea (acne rosacea). It is often caused by upset stomach over a long period of time. Meadowsweet herb helps a lot. Sometimes a change in hormones can cause it, in which taking Vitex capsules (Chaste Tree berry) can ameliorate the condition or eliminate it altogether.

Answer 2

I have what you are talking about. Cut out all caffiene. Drink alot of water and take a good multivitamin. Also before you go outside put some dry skin cream on your face. I use Vaseline intensive care for extra dry skin. I put it on every morning and every night. The doctor gave me a cream but it just burnt my skin. I have a condition called Lupus that leaves me with rosacia.

Addition: My face often feels really hot before it gets flaky.
Another addition:Rosacia isn't caused by an upset stomache. I wouldn't put anything on your skin. It's just too sensitive. I've tried even things that are suppose to work for the most sensitive skin and had disasterous results. As for the suggestion of the natural herbs, check with a doctor first. You don't want to have an allergic reaction or cause damage to your body.

Answer 3

The one and only time I had an allergic reaction was to Maybelline make-up. I went to a doctor because it got pretty severe and his advice is what I will give you here - the only lotion to use on your face is Aveeno, which uses oatmeal. I put it on every single morning right out of the shower and it stops the dryness and tightness all day. I don't use any soap on my face, if I clean it at night I use Noxema, which moisturizes at the same time. I know how it feels to have severely dry sensitive skin. Aveeno also makes a cream that comes in a jar, which is a bit richer - I use this on my legs. Good luck to you my friend. PS - If I soak in the tub, I put oatmeal in an old nylon sock and put it in the water. The oatmeal helps a great deal.

Answer 4

Try some pure African Shea Butter.
If that does not moisterize your skin, then nothing will. Also check to see if you have hard water, that could worsen the situation. If you notice that you have white stains or white film in your cooking pots after they dry, or white film anywhere in your house after water dries. You can buy a water softner at your local hardware store or a filtered showerhead.

Answer 5

Please do NOT use Noxema. It contains menthol and can contribute to permanent reddening of roseacea. I used it from my 20's until early 40's and didn't realize the redness was roseacea and got it got redder as I continued the Noxema. I don't know if it caused the development or just the permanent redness, but I didn't know. I agree that Aveeno is the best to use, and be sure to use the Calming Formula with SPF 15 during the day.

Answer 6

use dove, i do and it works for me and i have dry skin, try it and let me know if it works dawn, good luck.