Help! Extremely Dry Skin - Looks like a Sunburn.

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Jodie L.

Jun 25, 2014

Jodie L.

I've been sweating a lot on my face/neck/collar area because my AC broke. the skin on my neck and collar are so dry it looks like I have a bad sunburn and it hurts. My face isn't too bad but it's getting there.

I'm using Olay sensitive skin for my face/neck and Nivea Shea butter for collar/lower neck. I'm applying cream more than once a day.

Is there anything else I could use? Would Vaseline be okay?

Bridgette D.

Jun 25, 2014

Bridgette D.

Me eczema does the same thing in heat, I've been using cortizone 10 eczema cream and it's worked wonders.

Hannah K.

Jun 25, 2014

Hannah K.

That sounds like a heat rash. I recommend that you see a doctor to confirm that, but in order to get rid of a heat rash I suggest cortisone cream. you can get it at Target. In addition, I do NOT recommend Vaseline, it will do absolutely nothing. Do you have an established skincare routine?

Jodie L.

Jun 25, 2014

Jodie L.

@Hannah Morning: Neutrogena Naturals cleanser, Thayer's toner. Night: Neutrogena Naturals cleansing/makeup remover, Thayer's Toner & ProActive every other day. I haven't used ProActive since my skin seems too sensitive right now. I also only mascara and Smashbox BB eye cream

Lynzie B.

Jun 25, 2014

Lynzie B.

Cetaphil moisturizing cream for dry and sensitive skin or CeraVe moisturizing cream might be better for your face. I use olay sensitive for my face occasionally and it's not as moisturizing as these.

Hannah K.

Jun 25, 2014

Hannah K.

You don't normally use a moisturizer?? there's a real problem for you; no matter what your skin type is you absolutely need a moisturizer every time you wash your face. Cetaphil is great for sensitive skin, like Lynzie said.

Jodie L.

Jun 25, 2014

Jodie L.

@Hanna oh sorry, yes I use Olay Sensitive Skin and CeraVe Eye Cream and at night Neutrogena Deep Moisture Night Cream

Hannah K.

Jun 25, 2014

Hannah K.

Oh, okay, that makes far more sense. I honestly recommend cortisone and a doctor's opinion.

Emily B.

Jun 25, 2014

Emily B.

I agree with Lynzie on cetaphil moisturizing CREAM. it's very moisturizing, at least I've heard, and it works well for me.

Cass F.

Jun 26, 2014

Cass F.

Keep the area dry, especially if it is a heat rash as everything irritates it. I use cortisone cream which is good for short term use to clear my rash. Keep the area cool, do you have an ice/gel pack you can wrap in a teatowel?

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