Skin Emergency - Please help

[wisewomen]

My skin on my face has gone all dry, red and tight like overnight. I have not changed any of the products that I use (Dermalogica) but have moved house and think the water is hard water.

I am going away next week to America and really could do without this before heading off to colder climates where my skin will suffer anyway.

Any emergency rescue ideas would be appreciated (my skin is quiet sensative anyway but ususally oily over T-Zone with occassional breakouts)

[LoftyLottie]

Get yourself a tube of a cream called 'Diprobase' on sale in most chemists in the pharmacy section. It is used by medical professionals and deals with a lot of skin problems such as exzema, dry skin, etc, etc. etc. You can use it to wash with as well. It is also a barrier cream so will protect your skin whilst you are in America.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100004782 .html

It isn't expensive and if it works you can buy it in a large tub with a plunger dispenser. I get it on prescription!

It beats all the expensive creams and lotions that are advertised extensively.

[LoftyLottie]

I forgot to mention that it is prescribed for people with sensitive skin, and also I find that it does not make my skin greasy or shiny in any way.

[Hellyon]

You definitely need this it's fantastic, order by phone or internet it will be hear by next week.

http://www.lizearle.com/products_details.php?range =1&groupid=5&mnuid=1

It's very windy at the moment so it has probably just wind dried. Use a gentle moisturiser.

[daffy654]

I would buy an ordinary tube of E45 cream and use that,it is brilliant stuff and really cheap,its also advised by doctors for use on sensitive skin.

[wisewomen]

Thanks for the advice. I have E45 at home so will give that a try tonight.

Very wary about putting new stuff on my face these days as have struggled with spots for..... since I can remember and just seem to have got things sorted to get better skin and them this happens.

Cheers everyone.