Today, I used a facial mask for super sensitive skin, recommended by several friends with similar skin issues. Apparently, when the warning says, "May cause some slight redness for thirty minutes", it really means, "Your face will have hives and swell to twice its normal size for several hours." FML
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Today, I used a new face mask that claimed it would make my skin glow. I must have missed the part about testing for allergies. My “glow” turned into a bright red rash overnight, just in time for a first date. FML
Today, I woke up to find my face all red and swollen. Turns out it is caused by the medication I’ve been taking for over a week now. Only in very rare cases it will cause redness on your skin. I’m glad to know I’m special. FML
Today, while looking for some self care, my cousin and I found a recipe for homemade face masks. We were vulnerable enough to try it and ended up with bright red faces instead. FML
Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML
Today, I was preparing for a huge party I've been looking forward to for months. I did all the usual things a girl should do, put on a facemask, painted my nails, exfoliated… I was feeling confident until I peeled off the facemask. I guess when it said "vibrant" what it meant was bright red. FML
Today, I went to the store and bought some cream to help with a sunburn I'd gotten a few days ago. What's worse than having red, peeling, and painful skin? An allergic reaction on top of it. FML
Today, I decided to take a relaxing shower. My face mask made my face break out in hives. While exfoliating, my nipples became chafed. Then I slipped and cut myself while shaving. FML
Today, and for the past few days, my skin has been all blotchy and messed up so I tried a new face mask that was supposed to peel off easily. It ended up sticking to my skin like glue. I spent hours in front of the mirror trying to peel it off, one painful sliver at a time. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
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Bano360 25
I used to use skin creams for acne and sensitive skin. I found it made my face worse.
littlem91 29
Some people with sensitive skin can find those "natural" ingredients worse than the chemicals that are supposed to be bad. I do sometimes. But I also know if you have sensitive skin and are trying a new product, you ALWAYS DO A PATCH TEST. OP learn from this. I test near my elbow, then on a small section of face if unsure. Slathering it on your face is asking for trouble!
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adair112 15
sucks for you I bet you looked hilarious
omgitslian 6
I'm sure others are saying it, but patch tests are important if you're sensitive. I never leave a sensitive client without recommending one, so perhaps you should speak to a professional rather than your friends about what would be best for you. You had an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the mask. It's in your best interest to try and figure out what that ingredient is in order to avoid it in the future. For now, aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and any other anti-inflammatory you can get your hands on would be a great idea to prevent any permanent damage to your skin.
sammysosa5794 11
Unless of course the op is allergic to any of those, I know aloe for me would burn a million times worse
avidreader121 7
That is why they tell you to test in a small "hidden" area other than your face for the first time. lol
stingerz2012 11
That just means that you are probably allergic. It definitely isn't supposed to do that.
alicat13 12
Never take medical advise from a non doctor.... or these will be the results :-)
Benbradley 5
thats an allergic reaction, not the fault of the medication
cna1216 15
Sounds to me like you started going into anaphylactic shock. What are you allergic to?
MortenM 17
face mask
RabbitOfAurora 28
Anaphylactic shock is when you have an allergic reaction and your airways swell and you slowly suffocate. It's a medical emergency. What OP had was just a run of the mill allergic reaction.
jackolearys 5
Some of us don't know what this is like because we don't have acne
Xotoolyxo 16
That's the worst feeling ever :/ try taking Benadryl or something
sanecatlady 13
Don't the warnings usually also say to first test on a small area -like the inside of your wrist- in case you have some kind of allergic reaction? Still that sounds awful, OP.