Help. I scrubbed my face too hard! Any advice?

Question

I think I scrubbed my face too hard and now it looks really red, flaky, and oily. Also now I have tons of acne. Are there any home treatments/ recipes that would help my skin go back to normal?

Answer 1

harshly beaten egg whites rubbed into skin and let sit for 5 minutes


be better in no time!

Answer 2

If you irritated the skin you're just going to have to let it heal naturally. You could try rinsing it with cool water and putting some fragrance-free, hypoallergenic facial moisturizer on it to help it a bit, though.

Are you sure you aren't allergic to your facial scrub? Maybe the redness and flakiness is from a sensitivity to the product, not from scrubbing too hard.

Answer 3

Get some organic aloe vera gel (like the kind used for sunburns). Apply it all over your face. In fact, go to sleep with it on. If organic isn't available, just get a 99% pure aloe vera gel at the vitamin or health food store.

You have to attack acne where it starts, with your diet. For me, diet was the cause and solution. Topical medications fight the symptoms. Start by eliminating trans fats and eating more fruits and vegetables. Once you start cleaning up the inside of your body, by eating properly, the outside of your body (your skin) will be get cleaned up too. I started a website to document my problem and solution.

http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html

You might find it helpful to read my story. Just remember to eat an all natural/organic diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. Use mild, all natural cleansers and don't pick at your face. Get lots of sleep and enough water for your body weight. Remember, clean body = clean skin. While you're waiting for your skin to clear, remind yourself that acne is a challenge that you will overcome soon. Once you're rid of it, tell all your friends how you did it. That's what I'm doing. God Bless.

Answer 4

some people treat their face like itz their floor.
don't scrub your face just use your fingers and hands to wash
your face.
just leave your face alone and only wash it once a day.
try pour a little milk on your face then pour water,
milk is good for your face

Answer 5

Use a finer grade of sandpaper

Answer 6

always pat your face dry with a towel...pat...not rub.