![]() Apply a high-quality SPF before you even think about stepping outside. You don’t want to do more damage, and sometimes it’s just downright painful to let your sensitive skin heat up. ![]() Whatever you do, don’t leave the house without sunscreen (ever) while your face is healing. You could also apply an overnight hydrating mask if you have one that is effective for you. I apply a thick layer after the oil soaks in. More importantly, it forms a good barrier between my ouchie skin and the elements. I have more recently started using the Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Cream, which seems like it would be irritation-causing and heavy by the name, but it is actually rich and luxurious. I recommend something you are certain you’re not sensitive to and that is very hydrating. Replenishing the moisture in your skin is critical after a chemical burn. But leave your treatment oils and serums out of the game for a bit. You could also use coconut oil, jojoba oil, or vitamin E oil to get a similar effect. If you don’t have CBD oil laying around, Sephora makes a great one for $8. I also like to create an extra layer between my skin and any moisturizer I put on top to seal in the aloe for the night. I use this on my face to alleviate some of the skin sensitivity after the aloe vera has been absorbed into my skin. However, I also found that 99% pure aloe vera gel from Holika Holika causes no issues for my skin personally. I actually grow my own aloe vera plant on my balcony just for occasions like these. When you apply a product and your skin feels uncomfortable almost immediately, its possible you are experiencing a skin barrier disruption. As close to pure aloe vera gel as possible is ideal, as additives can be irritating and it’s being applied to your face. Slather aloe vera gel on like it’s going out of style. Very soft, careful dabbing movements are the way to go here. Whatever you do, do not rub your skin dry with a washcloth. I don’t recommend using micellar water during this step because you will have to rub at your face with a cotton pad, which may very well hurt. Do not use anything that is harsh or irritating (nothing for mattifying or treating blemishes). Furthermore, cleansers that are close to the skin’s natural pH are a very good idea, such as La Roche Posay’s Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. I highly suggest Purity Made Simple by Philosophy, Khiel’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser, CeraVe, or something similar in that vein. I would recommend using the mildest cleansers money can buy. Seriously, whatever is making it burn - get it off. I’ve yet to find a good definitive guide on how to deal with facial chemical burns at home, so I’m going to lay out what has been effective for me in my many battles against sensitive, red, rashy, burning, itchy, stinging skin. But along the way, due to my skin’s extreme sensitivity, I have ended up with my fair share of chemical burns - sometimes completely out of nowhere. ![]() I’ve truly struggled with my skin for years and years on end, and I’ve honestly probably dropped a grand or two on new products and attempts to fix the skincare issues that ail me. I may have the hands-down most sensitive skin on the planet.
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