Saturday, October 31, 2009

Why does my skin itch when I exfoliate?

It doesnt when I dont so what happening - it drives me crazy!!
Answer:
It might be because you are drying your skin out by exfoliating your skin. Try moisturizing after exfoliating, it should help.
try rubbing sandpaper against your thigh really hardyour thigh will itch tooyou have nerve endings under surface of skin for a reasonif you didnt itch you could rub all day and rub your face to shredsthe itching is like brakes on a car
Maybe you are allergic to something in your exfoliating product. Best bet would be to just stay away.
I think you are allergic...I wouldn't do it for a while and let your skin heal. You may be over doing it...Good Luck!
are you scrubbing too hard ?
or are you allergic to whatever you are using?
also its worth moisturising afterwards as you may have made your skin go very dry
It sounds like its irritated by the exfoliation. Not sure if you're using a scrub or puff to exfoliate, but either method may be too much for your skin and are causing tiny scratches along with removing dead skin. As an example, I normally never have problems when I shave my legs but recently I shaved them and it stung a bit because my shins weren't properly exfoliated beforehand and the razor was minutely nicking the skin around the hair shaft. Sure enough, my shins were itching like crazy for a few days, until they healed.Try using an exfoliating lotion like AmLactin, a product that contains AHAs. These will exfoliate without being rough on the skin. Also, if you find your skin is itchy, avoid lotions that have fragrance in them.
when you treat your skin to any chemical product that contains drying agents, it will cause the skin to irritate.So next time you exfoliate or whatever you do to remove the natural oils and that layer of protective skin, thereby exposing the underlying skin to direct sunlight or polutents, use a non perfumed moisturizer over the skin. A good moisturizer is Franch Oil. It is actually linseed oil which has healing properties.
there are an order in which you must use your products. exfoliators, moisturisers, cleansers etc.i think you may be allergic to the product. the grains might be too rough also. you might need something lighterbe sure not to exfoliate too often. unless it is designed for daily use.the problem could be in the products you use after you exfoliate also.your best bet is to go to the pharmacy of major store and talk to a beautician. they can give you great tips on how to look after your skin. if you cant afford expensive products, find someone who can advise you in the cheaper stuff.i dont think its the actual exfoliting action that is making you itchy though. get it checked out by someone who knows what they are looking at
You might be allergic to something in the brand of your exfoliate product, or you might be allergic to exfoliate all together. Try using a different brand. You can also try Alpha Hydroxy straight. Use a little bit, not alot, after a shower because it may be too strong for you. When i first used it, it made my face kinda red I think its because i used too much, but it went away after a few hours. You might be using exfoliate too many times a week. Try exfoliating your skin (face or body) 1 or 2 times a week. Skin can only take so much, especially if you're young. Younger skin does not need to be exfoliated as many times as people in their 30's $ 40's etc.. Oh, and dont exfoliate under your eyes or eyelids. Its too delicate. Eye area doesnt need it. All the eye area needs a warm wet cloth. If you feel the need to exfoliate a delicate area such as this, i suggest to use VERY LITTLE "Alpha Hydroxy". You can buy "Alpha Hydroxy cream" in any large grocery or pharmacy store. Walmart or Walgreens pharmacy for example. Its only about $6.
If you are having continuing skin problems. I agree with talking to a dermatologist. Maybe a beautician, but some beauticians are only looking for a sale, not your well being.
Good luck. ;)
A news report on today suggested that too many people wash and exfoliate too much. This leads to them depleting the essential oils found naturally in the skin, and in many cases, develop eczema. The answer is cut down the amount of times you exfoliate, but to also use a moisturiser

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