There are a few noticeable indications that your skincare products are causing uncomfortable sensations to your skin. Skincare products contain certain ingredients that can trigger adverse reactions when used on sensitive skin or layered with another product which is too strong. 

1. Over-layering or using the wrong products 
2. Self diagnosing sensitive/allergy bumps as acne/blemishes

• You’re feeling extremely excited to try your new product and hope that it works! After cleansing your face & applying it generously over your face, only to find out it burns & stings ( across your whole face, mostly on your cheeks and your forehead ) when you apply the first layer. Such a bummer!
• The new product might contain a high amount of acid-based products, fragrance or preservatives you might be allergic to. DON'T FREAK OUT just yet! Read our tips below. 
• Your skin feels vulnerable and swollen when you touch it.
• Your new products could be too intense for your skin-retinoids, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) or an ingredient you're allergic to. 

• Tingling sensations for less than a few minutes often happens for people with dry skin or we would say for almost any product (needle like feeling on cheeks & forehead). Some products have ingredients that causes tingling such as Vitamin C serums - during your first week of application, you will feel a slight warm & tingling sensation on your face.

• Wash your face with cold water and remove all remaining product that caused the burning sensation. It will take 30-45 minutes for your skin to calm down. Again... don't freak out! 
• Apply a soothing, mild & light-weight cream to soothe & protect your skin from further damage. Your skin is feeling ultimately vulnerable now and it needs a break! Do not apply tons of products to your face at this point. It needs time to recover & breathe.
• Tempted to scratch your skin? That's a big No-No. Do not to touch your face or scratch even when it’s itchy & stingy. It'll aggravate it further!
• Note: Did you have scrub your face with a coarse facial scrub or an acid peel before applying your new product? If you did, that could be a possible reason why your skin stings after applying products. Coarse scrubs can lead to damage & small tears in the skin which will cause irritation when applying products. Try to remove the scrub/acid-peel step and test the product all over again. If the sting & burn persists, remove the product from your skincare routine or give it away to someone that uses it. 

• A common mistake that everyone does - OVER-WASHING! If you’re washing your face 5 times a day… STOP IT! It strips the natural oils that your skin is producing to create and maintain a barrier your skin needs. Dehydration can cause burning sensations which will irritate your skin. 
• You’ve had your favorite salted egg sotong after a long time and you notice 2-3 red bumps appearing on your face. You assume that it’s a hormonal acne or from oily & fatty food. It is possible you're having a histamine reaction from your favorite sotong. Identify the cause of the red bumps before applying any products such as harsh Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, AHA/BHA. It’ll definitely cause skin redness & burning sensations. 

• Sensitive bumps are mini raised bumps that will recover after 1-3 weeks depending on the severity. During this period, stay away from products that will aggravate your skin ( Salicylic Acid, Retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, AHA/BHA )

• Only use one product at a time - refrain from over layering 3-5 products on your face during this period. 
• We know you get tempted to pinch the bumps, try not to touch your skin and instead use a cold spoon to calm your burning, itching & irritated skin. How to? Clean a spoon, dip it in ice cold water for 1 minute & place the spoon on targeted areas that are burning or irritated to relieve the uncomfortable sensations.

 

Our Experience 

We’ve used tons of bad sheet masks, serums & moisturisers. Picture shown in the header is a picture of a bad reaction while using the wrong products. She’s finally sharing her secret with all of us on how she’s overcome burning sensations when using the wrong products.

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