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skin reaction after microderm facial - help!!!?

i got a microderm facial two days ago, and the next morning woke up with itching around my mouth and nose and a slight rash, not exactly a rash but redness thats slightly itchy. i had bought a couple of products from my facialist one of which was a toner containing lactic acid - which i used the night of the facial and woke up with this rash and skin peeling the next morning. i called my facialist who said i should stop using the toner fr a few days and let the skin settle down before i move onto the new products. meanwhile what can i do to reduce the itchy peeling? its not severe, but uncomfortable :(

Public Comments

1. call a doctor don't trust your facilist.
2. wow, you must be masochist... paying to get hurt, buying some useless creams etc.. hopefully you have learned something...
3. it is almost definitely dried out skin. Some facials do that to you. Use some non oil Face moisturizer not body. Don't put make up over it to cover it up, that will just irritate it. If it was an allergic reaction your face would probably swell so don't worry about it.
4. stop using save your money. just wash your face properly in the shower every day
5. Keep the itchy area well moisturized. Dry skin may make itching worse. Use a moisturizing cream everytime you fash your face (I would recommend Aquaphor and Oil of Olay). Gently massage your skin with Vitamin E Oil once a week. For more relief, you can also try a nonprescription oral antihistamine, such as Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, or Benadryl. Also, cut your nails short or wear gloves at night to prevent scratching. Wear cotton or silk clothing. Avoid wool and acrylic fabrics next to your skin.