u/domesticairport

My face skin feels thick, crusty, scaley and flakey. Moisturiser never seems to penetrate or soften the skin, it kinda just feels like it’s sitting on top and eventually evaporates. Within just 2 hours of applying moisturiser, my skin dries up again and the flakes come back. I’m so frustrated.

I feel like I’ve tried everything: moisturising while skin is damp, layering hydrating toners underneath my moisturiser, using thick and occlusive ointments (QV sting-free ointment and Vaseline) but nothing helps with retaining moisturiser. I’ve also tried Urea because it seems like a promising ingredient, but it stings like hell and worsens flare ups.

This happens regardless of which products I use. I’ve cycled through many in the last few months, but the result is the same.

I’m so sick of having to peel flakes off my skin in public. Does anyone have any advice on how to improve my skin texture and keep it moisturised?

I’m usually in bed at like 10.30ish and my cat joins me in bed soon after. But on the odd occasion I stay up late to do some work or whatever he seems to get agitated, meowing loudly and zooming around like crazy. Like tonight I was just doing some late night cleaning and I could not get him to settle even after offering playtime and food puzzles, and it was lowkey so overstimulating. Just wondering if anyone else has this

I’m experimenting with products for my facial eczema and am confused about creams containing urea. From what I understand, it is a keratolytic and exfoliates the skin but it is also meant to be deeply hydrating and help with mild eczema. How does this go hand in hand? Usually exfoliating ingredients worsen or trigger eczema and dry skin.

Then, I am confused about percentages. I read online that <10% is good for hydration whereas 10% and above is good for exfoliation. Dermal Very Dry Face Cream contains 5% urea - will this be ineffective at exfoliation altogether? Or does it just mean a more gentle exfoliation? I also have Hamilton Urederm which is 10%

Lastly, since it is an exfoliating ingredient, is it suitable for every day use?

If you have any experiences with urea creams please share! It’s not an ingredient talked about much.

Hi all, I‘ve always been acne prone and usually use products like salicylic acid, retinal cream and azelaic acid to keep it at bay. However, since developing eczema on my face this year, all of these products trigger flare ups.

I’ve had to switch to a simple routine of eczema-friendly cleanser and creams/ointments only. Meanwhile, my acne looks worse because I can’t use any products to treat it. I occasionally use Elidel which I believe makes my existing acne worse, and layering on thick creams and ointments don’t help either.

Is there any way I can (topically) treat the acne on my face?

Not a complaint, just a comment and wondering if anyone is in the same boat lol. I feel like every time I try to listen to Rugirl podcasts I can never get into them as much as I want to because all of the references and guests are so local.

Even on RnR with Courtney Act (I’m Australian) I thought they’d be some more recognisable names but I didn’t recognise half of them. Sometimes I recognise names just from seeing them pop up repeatedly (like Nicole Byer) but they’re still too nichely American for me to care. I’ll listen to every episode of Bald and the Beautiful because I’m happy to have Trixie and Katya as background noise while they talk about anything, but tbh half of it goes over my head with all of the TV shows, celebrities, musicals, place names, food names etc. Anyone else?

I have dry flaky eczema prone skin, and my skin usually starts to crease, crack and flake throughout the day. I use a toner and moisturiser before applying my foundation but how can rehydrate my makeup during the day? I’ve tried using a regular setting spray but they don’t do much to inject moisture into the skin.

Hi all, currently I use the Ben Nye cream colour but I would like something in an actual concealer formula. I can’t find any options on the Australian market 😢

It is exfoliating, yet moisturising and an ingredient in many eczema creams? I’ve seen some promising before-and-afters and people saying it soothes their itch. Usually exfoliating ingredients are advised against for eczema and worsen the rash/itch so I am confused.

I recently started trying a 10% urea eczema cream for my face. It stings and makes my skin red when it goes on but eventually dissipates. I’m not sure what to expect.

I know you are technically meant to avoid makeup if you have face eczema and although I go makeup-free most days, I am hoping the makeup sub can relate to how hard it is to give up full glam. Makeup is one of my biggest hobbies so having to avoid it completely lowkey makes me sad. Is there any way I can still apply makeup whilst minimising the impact? I’m also curious about whether there’s something I can use as a skin protectant to create a buffer between my skin and the makeup.

Here are some things I’ve been doing:

- Avoiding alcohol heavy setting sprays
- Cleaning brushes often
- stippling foundation gently instead of buffing (less agitation)
- slathering face in cicaplast after removing makeup

Does anyone else have any tips?

I’m starting to feel some tingling in my usual flare up spots (around the eyes and mouth) and I think this means a bigger flare up is coming. Is there anything I can do to nip this in the bud before it gets worse? For now I’ve taken an antihistamine and applied some Avene Cicalfate.

Those of you who are fans of the original centella range, what are your thoughts on the new line? Have you tried it/will you be switching? How do they compare in terms of performance? I am a bit confused on who Skin1004 are targeting with this new line in comparison to the other centella ranges they offer as the product claims seem basically the same.

I’ve been using the original centella ampoule for over a year and love it for my sensitive skin, so I am curious about the TECA line. But also if it’s not broke why fix it?

What are your thoughts?