dryness

[annefroie]

i tried to used astringent a month ago and i was able to finish one small bottle. the very first time i use it i felt itchy and rashes appear suddenly. my friend told me to continue using it to finish the procedure but i cannot take it anymore.......... i don't know what to do or what to use.

i am very much thankful if you could help me.


thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Do not apply the astringent as it is drying out the skin. Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves.
If the irritation persists then get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Caryopteris]

Astringents tend to be drying.  Some are formulated to be gentler by not using alcohol.  Some people have skin that is more sensitive than others skin.  Whether you need to continue it or not will have to be determined by you, using common sense, unless you want to see a dermatologist to find out how to accomplish whatever it is you are trying to do.  Witch hazel is an astringent that is very mild to my skin.  It is not very expensive.  It is usually near the bottles of rubbing alcohol.  

as·trin·gent/əˈstrinjənt/
Adjective: Causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the cells of the skin: "an astringent skin lotion".
Noun: A substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.  More »
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