my skin is very rough and dry!! HELP?

Question

i have very dry skin ever since i woke up 3 days ago. i left this clean and clear soap on my face overnight (i thought it would make my skin look good) and ever since then down by chin my skin was red, blotchy, and rough. does any one no how to cure my dry skin? ive tried to get a towel and wet my face but then it keeps drying up!
any advice? thankyou(:

Answer 1

The same thing happened to me...but I didn't leave it on overnight. I'm sensitive to the acids used in clean and clear...bet you are too.

Try using a moisturizer for sensitive skin & stop using that soap. Your skin will heal in about four to five days. if the moisturizer doesn't seem to be working, vaseline works great too.

Answer 2

You can try a product called raw shea butter. It doesn't have that great of a smell but it is better than any moisterizer you can ever use. It is better than any neosporin or desitin. Go to the store and look in the african american skin products. I don't know what your race is, but it doesn't matter. Raw shea butter can be used for white skin as well as African skin. It will heal and moisturize at the same time. And i hope you will never ever leave soap on your face overnight again. If you want to leave something on your face overnight then use something that is designed for that purpose. Like noxema.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Is your laundry detergent causing your skin to itch?

If you think your laundry detergent might be contributing to your dry itchy skin problem, look for a laundry detergent that says "hypoallergenic" on the label. Another idea is to give your sheets an extra rinse when doing the laundry. An extra rinse will help get all the detergent out of the sheets. Be careful about the type of fabric softener sheets you use, or consider hanging the sheets on the line to dry. In addition to giving them that outdoor freshness, the sunshine will kill any germs that might be in them.

Don’t skimp on a moisturizer

To combat dry itchy skin, use a skin moisturizer, but for best results, don't simply slather lotion all over your dry body. First soak in a lukewarm tub of water for 15 minutes. This will hydrate your skin cells. Now, gently pat yourself almost dry and then smooth on the moisturizer. The purpose of a moisturizer is not to add oil to dry itchy skin, but to trap the moisture (water) after it is already there. The moisturizer can be any lotion or oil that will seal the water into your dry itchy skin so that it can't dehydrate again as easily.

When looking for a moisturizer or ointment for dry itchy skin, there are some natural ingredients to look for, so read the label. One of these ingredients is zinc. This mineral comes in different forms. Zinc citrate protects against infection from bacteria, microbes, and fungus. Zinc picolinate moves through cells and heals them. L-lysine is an amino acid (part of protein) which is used in skin care medicines. It normalizes cell division and soothes irritation that other healing ingredients might cause.

Sometimes you can find a medicine or moisturizer for dry itchy skin packaged in a spray bottle. This is a nice way to apply the medicine to parts of the body you can't easily reach. It also is soothing because you don't have to rub the raw irritated skin with anything.

Get better air

A first step in soothing dry itchy skin is to add moisture to the air so that it doesn't dry out the skin. Using a humidifier in your bedroom will give your skin a fighting chance against itchy dryness.

Try MSN

MSM is a health food supplement that is usually taken by mouth for arthritis. When it is added to an ointment, it adds moisture to dry itchy skin and acts to stop the itch.

Scratch and it can get worse…

Scratching dry itchy skin is a bad idea. Sometimes when a person scratches the itch becomes worse, so they scratch more. The result can be a rough patch of thickened skin that looks darker than the rest of the body. Doctors have an unpronounceable name for this condition - lichen simplex chronicus. It doesn't have anything to do with the lichen that grow on rocks. If you've been diagnosed with the disorder, you may have thought it was some sort of a parasite because of the word lichen in the name. Rest assured, all it means is that you've succumbed to the urge to scratch too much! Finding a medicine that stops the itching, such as one containing MSM or cortisone, will help you overcome the urge.

To know more about dry itchy skin and the remedies available visit http://www.dry-skin-care–guide.com for more dry skin care tips.

Answer 4

what can help you keep skin moisturized all day is an all natural skin care moisturizer. this can help you make skin soft and supple all day, it proven to be safe and effective for all skin types.

you can also help keep skin look young, healthy, and clean by having a healthy lifestyle. eat a balanced diet, have enough rest and sleep, drink adequate amount of water, get enough exercise and relaxation. know how to beat stress through knowing some stress reduction program.

it is a good move that you will avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and alcohol drinking for it can dry the skin. for more tips on how to beat dry skin visit http://www.skinsosilky.com

Answer 5

Dry skin can be affected by soup or any chemicals but the real truth is that the problem is insidef your body. Healthy people can use many chemicals on skin and the skin is still lovely cos they are healthy inside. Think about it this way

Answer 6

Don't ever leave soap on your skin over night. It will kill it !!!
And it sounds like you're having an allergic reaction to the soap you were using. I wouldn't use it any more.
Put on some non-scented lotion and wait it out. If it isn't any better in a few days, see your doctor.
Good luck.

Answer 7

The soap isn't made to leave on your face overnight. You need to rinse well and moisturize afterwards. Try a moisturizer now. Oil of Olay may help.

Answer 8

Oops!

What you need is lots of liquids, and a good lotion (lots of it!) You might even try rubbing olive oil into your skin: Olive oil has been used for such purposes since antiquity, and for a good reason.

Good luck!

Answer 9

well wash your face and try to keep it clean, use witchhazle on a cotton ball because that will be gentle. then use a moisturizer like clean and clear, eventually if applied a few times a day you should get back to normal

Answer 10

don't ever leave soap on overnight. That dries out your skin.