Sunday, November 15, 2009

Skin irritations... red and spotty!?

1 am 15yrs female, caucasian, and i have very sensetive skin.



i am always flushed or red in the face, and i think it is rosacea (sp?) as my mother has that



when i wax (legs) they either remain purple/red constantly, or a get a large amount of ingrown hairs (almost all)



people are always telling me how red i am,



any suggestions on how to minimise this... its really embarrassing



i dont like wearing too much foundation coz i look like a cake and its bad for my skin



and i dont want to have hairy legs, and i dont want to shave either or deplitory coz my hair is blonde and i dont want it to darken



thanks



Skin irritations... red and spotty!?

Here would be my recommendations for your sensitive skin:



1) Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Facial Cleanser (contains feverfew, kind of like chamomile, and helps soothe skin.



2) Olay Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin OR Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizer. Once again, the Aveeno one has feverfew which really helps reduce redness.



IMPORTANT: Try as hard as you can not to irritate your skin. Wear SPF when you're outside (the Aveeno moisturizer has spf in it) don't put harsh chemicals on your face, and make sure that you're not drying out your skin with really strong facial cleansers.



3) If the redness is really bad try to stay away from foods that make you flush (spicy foods, usually).



My best recommendation would be for you to go see a dermatologist, make sure it's a good one, so that he/she can give you more tips. But don't EVER put anything on your skin that irritates it. I've been down that road before and it pretty much destroyed my sensitive skin. Treat your skin like a growing flower. Give it water (hydration) and a good place to live (clean skin) without completely stripping it of moisture (drying) and keep it away from hazardous things (skin irritants.) Good luck!



About the hair on your legs, I would still suggest waxing. Try exfoliating your legs a day before you wax, and make sure that they are clean after you wax, and that nothing touches them. Also, you may be using the wrong kind of wax for your skin. It may sound painful, but after the first time it gets better, and it is definitely worth it. If you shave your legs will become as rough as an unshaved guy's chin. Ugh. I would suggest Veet Wax Strips for Sensitive Skin or wax from Sally's Beauty Supply. DO NOT try Sally Hansen strips, unless they're for the face, because the body ones are horrible. Also, if you're a first time wax user, try to get pre-made wax strips, the ones that you warm between your hands and tear apart, like the veet ones. If you want wax that you put on your legs and it dries non-sticky for pulling off easier, definitely go to sally's beauty supply. Or you can always go to a salon to get the waxing done if you don't want to do it at home. One more thing : If you have sensitive skin, like me, don't use depilatories or shaving creams. Because 1) shaving will hurt your skin if it's really sensitive 2) depilatories usually have adverse reactions on sensitive skin like little rashes, even though you may not be allergic to anything. Been there, done that.



ps: I've been following the regimen I wrote about above and I've been using both the Aveeno and the Olay product and they work great! I still get a little pink on my cheeks but it isn't bad!



Skin irritations... red and spotty!?

See your doctor or a dermatologist, they have prescription meds that can help. You might also try a natural concealer (like Bare minerals), they're fine for sensitive skin (like ours) and they minimize redness... Good luck with this, I hope this helps you!



Skin irritations... red and spotty!?

umm i can understand hw embarrased u felt..my face is sensitive too..umm firstly i tht u shld nd wax ur leg personally..i tht u shld consult pr0fessional help..like consulting a beautician..since ur leg is sensitive, its not adviced to do ur self..umm u can view sg website at 88db f0r highly recommended facial salon to do ur waxing services..



Skin irritations... red and spotty!?

Intense light is one of the popular treatment for rosacea or redness /flushing.



As for hairy legs, you could go for laser treatment. It is very effective and permanently remove the hair. So your legs can be smooth and hair free, you don't have to worry about ingrown hair anymore.



Talk to your dermatologist about both procedures. They are expensive procedures though, so you may also want to talk to your mum.

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