Face stings after washing it?

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Jul 24, 2014

Sarah O.

I don't know why but after every wash my face stings? I'm currently use Clearasil Hydra-Blast Oil-Free Daily Wash, twice a day. I've been using it for about 2 months now and is now stinging? Do you girls have any idea why? There is no doctor around, closest is 500 miles away in another town.

Jul 24, 2014

Hannah K.

Okay. First of all, discontinue use. Have you changed any other products that go on your face? Is there any chance that your skin could be reacting to a change in weather or a hormonal difference? Have you changed your diet extremely of late? When did the stinging start? How long does it last? Does your face turn red?

I would switch to a cream cleanser like Neutrogena Deep Clean. It's very gentle, but still has salicylic acid to prevent blemishes.

Jul 24, 2014

Tiggs H.

Its possible it's too strong or your skin you might need to use something like cetaphil or a more gentle cleanser

Jul 24, 2014

Sarah O.

It can be weather, since I haven't been going out that much now that its hot (3 weeks ago it just started being hot out) and I'm so used to the cold winter.

Jul 24, 2014

Hannah K.

Yeah, definitely lay off the Clearasil for a bit.

Jul 24, 2014

Gabby M.

Do you pop your pimples or pick at them before you wash your face? I find sometimes mine sting after doing that and just washing with water, but if not definitely use a gentler cleanser!