Daily facial for sensitive skin

[Britany Davis]

Hey, I'm brand new to soap making. I'm really interested in it because I have a skin condition and I really haven't found anything that works well.

I have seborrheic dermatitis which means I have spots that get really dry but other places in which I break out because it's so oily. I was looking up various treatments like using primrose or vitamin c but after doing research I'm still not sure what try. Any suggestions?

 

[Obsidian]

I also have seborrheic dermatitis but its on my scalp. Since SD is caused by a fungus that eats oils, it important to keep the skin clean and oil free. Try using aloe gel on the flakey spots and a gentle cleanser on the oily skin.
I have to use a clarifying shampoo to keep my scalp extra clean and I can't let any oils or conditioner touch my scalp or I'll break out. I also have to use prescription antifungals.

 

[msunnerstood]

I have it in my eyebrows and between them. Wish I had known oil wasnt good for them because ive tried every oil on it I could find. I started using a salt bar a little over a week ago to wash my face (I also have adult acne in other areas) and Ive had some improvement with both

 

[Obsidian]

Yeah, doctors aren't that good about explaining what can make it worse. I know the flakes seem like dry skin but its not actually from being dry. Try to keep it clean and don't scrub hard at the flakes.

I had a big improvment when I started using my own soap. The flakes and redness around my mouth cleared up.

I still get bad flakes in the whorles of my ears. Sometimes I put my medicated shampoo on them, really helps to clear it up but it can tske a few applications.

Did your dr not give you any medication? I have creams and a steroid lotion for the worse spots along with prescription shampoo.

 

[msunnerstood]

Yeah, doctors aren't that good about explaining what can make it worse. I know the flakes seem like dry skin but its not actually from being dry. Try to keep it clean and don't scrub hard at the flakes.

I had a big improvment when I started using my own soap. The flakes and redness around my mouth cleared up.

I still get bad flakes in the whorles of my ears. Sometimes I put my medicated shampoo on them, really helps to clear it up but it can tske a few applications.

Did your dr not give you any medication? I have creams and a steroid lotion for the worse spots along with prescription shampoo.

I got the lotion too and while it seemed to control the irritation, it didnt heal it. The salt bars have brought it down to just a small red area in one brow and no flaky or patch. I did have a patch on each brow and a few smaller ones between them. I could go in and get my brows done without being embarrassed anyway. I hope it keep working

Shoot I should mention I dont rub the bar right on my face. I lather in my hands and rub it on with my fingers, wait 3 minutes then rinse.

 

[Obsidian]

Salt bars helped me too. Hope you continue to improve, SD can be a real pain to deal with.
I'd normally suggest tea tree oil but I'm not sure it would be a good idea to use it that close to your eyes.

 

[mishmish]

My family doctor suggested washing my face once a week with Selsun Blue and my sd has not returned. He had me do it once a day for the first week, and then do it once a week. Now I only do it when needed. Other than that, I've used my own soap for the last 20 years.