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How do i soothe sensitive, irritated facial skin? i tried polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) vaseline, giving it a break, hot water, cold water, ice, oatmeal-honey mask..!?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sunscreen Moisturize: The first way to soothe sensitive skin is to avoid hot water and detergent based facial soaps. Wash your face with a soap-free facial cleanser (cetaphil, dove for sensitive skin) and lukewarm water. Every morning, apply a facial moisturizer that contains a broad spectrum sunscreen containing zinc oxide (elta md facial, skinceuticals).
Answered 10/11/2016
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Depends on the cause: Aloe vera is cool and soothing, but the best way to treat your skin depends on what caused the irritation in the first place.
Answered 9/12/2014
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