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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Packed lecture halls, a sketchy roommate and frat parties: welcome to college, the real thing.
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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lasttimelawd 9
Or maybe you're just dumb and are actually having an allergic reaction. Go get a shot of steroids, and for the sake of humanity, don't breed.
dingostacy 14
FYL because that definitely sucks. but at least it wasn't a body lotion right?
Ducklett 11
Awk shit OP :( FYL. I know how that feels, I have very sensitive skin that sometimes even experts say should be OK for it but it's not. Hopefully it's all calmed down now!
skychu 18
Sounds more like an allergic reaction than a sensitivity issue, so they weren't necessarily wrong to have not put your particular symptoms on the warning label
bellles 18
That used to happen to me too. Pretty much all facial masks are too harsh for me, try making an avocado or cucumber mask, they're really gentle and since you make it yourself you know there aren't any harsh chemicals. Hope that helps!:)
ELoni_fml 25
You should remember that for Halloween :D
Dumbledora 9
Same shit happened to me when I tried Proactiv. I thought my face was going to melt off. Try moisturizing with coconut oil. It kills bacteria and leaves your skin feeling amazing. It certainly worked wonders for my skin.
bigdfootball97 24
Maybe you had an allergic reaction to it…
paramor3 23
You know...you may have an allergy....
MidnaLink 35
Things like this, you try on your wrist.