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I have a cold and my skin has gotten icky.
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Whenever I get sick, my skin gets rough and hypersensitive. To make matters worse, I have a cold so I'm constantly blowing my nose, which is now red and tender. I also have a C shaped area around one eye that looks and feels like it's sunburned. I'm always amazed how quickly the condition of my skin deteriorates when I get sick and how long it takes to get it back to it's normal state. Long after my cold is gone, my skin will be ruddy and rough.
Does this happen to anyone else? How do you deal with it? My skincare regimen goes right out the window when I'm sick and I usually go back to the same routine once I'm feeling better. I'm just wondering what you guys do. Do you stick with "the same old, same old" or do you give your skin a little extra TLC? I though maybe I could get my skin back into tip-top shape faster if I took better care of it while I was sick but I think if I use my regular products I'll just irritate it further. Any suggestions? -
The only thing that happens to my skin when I get sick is that my nose will get raw if I use tissues too often. Other than that, it stays pretty much the same. However, it takes a whole lot to irritate my skin. There is almost nothing that will cause my face to get irritated.
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Purple: UGH! Me, too. I am just getting over a very bad cold that started New Year's Eve. My skin is suffering big time - all dry and blotchy/red. After reading Paula Begoun's Best of 2007 Report that Judy just started a thread on a few days ago, I'm going to pick up an Estee Lauder mask to see if I can't correct the problems. Here's what she had to say about it:
Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask ($40 for 2.5 ounces)
Why we love it: Moisturizing masks are typically a dime a dozen; this one is loaded with emollients, antioxidants, soothing agents, and an array of ingredients that mimic the structure and function of healthy skin.
What we said: A powerhouse formula for dry to very dry skin and is best left on as a moisturizer rather than used occasionally as a mask to be rinsed off. Although Lauder has become expertly adept at using state-of-the-art ingredients that affect skin positively, their claims are still on the fantasy side as opposed to the reality of science. This mask is supposed to revitalize skin with advanced lifting and firming technology, but it cant do that. It doesnt even contain ingredients to create a temporary tightening effect, which are often used in products to convince you that your skin really is being firmed and lifted. But as a moisturizing mask? Wow!
One thing I don't like about this product is the price but her "Why we love it" description seems to fit the bill for what I need right now. I wonder if there are free samples of it? I think I'll ask the question before I buy it. -
Did any of you ladies take cold meds?
My daughter is on the tail end of that nasty cold that is going around. Her face is awful. She has milk white skin.
Be sure to use the tissues with lotion.
But, let me know if you took any cold medications or ANYTHING for this bug.
buenos dias,
Lynnette -
No, I did not. I find that cold meds just lead to more cold-related complications and drag out how quickly I recover. I just try to get plenty of sleep, drink a lot of fluids, and increase foods I consume that are high in Vitamin C when I'm battling the common cold.
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No, I didn't take anything. I try and avoid it. Anything that dries out your sinuses, dries everything else out too. I'll take Nyquil if I absolutely can't sleep but otherwise I just tough it out.
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I have the nose problem too, to make it better I put diaper rash cream on it, which of course is resevred for the night, to my husband's horror, you had to see his face the first time he saw me!!
Lynette, cold is usually caused by virus, cold medicine you get in the drugtsore does nothing to cure the cold, it just helps you feel better while you battle it,
however, usually people do more than they should because they feel better, which sometimes makes the cold last longer. There's litlle proof vitamin C actually does anything too.
That said, some things make sense, taking a cough suppresant before you go to bed may improve the qulity of your sleep, and getting good amount of shut eye improves your inmune system, if you have a headache taking something for it will make you feel better, just beware of the medicines that have a lot of caffeine, that just gives oyu the illusion that you have more energy. But there's litlle you can actually do but wait to get better, and avoiding things that tend to lower your defences (such as drinking or cutting on sleep)
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Fitness,
I was not recommending taking anything for the cold. What I was getting at was that some of those meds are VERY drying and will affect the skin. I know that many people want to take antibiotics for colds and they will do nothing for a viral infection. I pretty much know how all that works.
My husband and daughter had that nasty cold and he needed to take something to stop the congestion. She on the other hand had a terrible runny nose and sneezing. He needs a cough suppressant now.
On the other hand, diaper rash ointment is not something that actually treats rashes. It is a coating to help prevent rashes. It probably soothes, but does not take it away. I would be careful of the fragrances, though. If anyone has TRUE sensitive skin, it will irritate it.
buenos dias,
Lynnette -
Oh I see, I am not sure which kind of meds will dry skin
I actually use a cream I get from home, it's sold as a diaper rash cream but is a cure it all
no fragrances at all, it's called Hypoglos, and it's mostly retinol, vitamin E and heavy mositurizers, and it speeds healing like crazy, I've used it in all types of wounds, it's the only thing that prevents me from getting a huge scar after going after a pimple (I know I shouldn't). I am going to find out it's composition exactly, but it is a very old formulation, and It was recomended to me bya dermatologist. It is dense and white, so only for the night, or covered areas plus bandaid, because it will make your clothes sticky.
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Retinol in a diaper rash cream? Are you sure it's not cortizone? That would speed up healing but I don't think retinol would.
I'm using an antibiotic creme on my nose because I now have a staff infection. I sometimes get one when I have a bad cold. Aside from that, I just slather on the Nivea -- it creates a nice barrier and doesn't irritate my skin. Aside from the scabby spot on my nose from the staff infection, my skin is holding up well. I made a consious effort to take good care of it and it seems to be paying off.
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Along with ALL my co-workers I too have been on the sick list...and boy did I make a mistake...one day I thought I looked pretty good and decided to have my passport photo taken. OMG...I look like a BEFORE in a makeover contest. I thought I was doing a good job with my rosacea redness but you couldn't tell from the photos. Now I will blame it on my cold. My skin has been awful and of course very chapped around my nose. I'm better now but I did not consider that the cold medication I was taking may have contributed to my skin problems.
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Hi
Here is the formulation of the cream (Hipoglos), I can swear it heals anything (not for open wounds)
from the company's website (which makes producst fro dermatological treatment):
Indicated for diaper dermatitis, infant hygiene and prophylaxis, cracked nipples, burns, eczema, decubitus ulcers, sunburns.
Therapeutic action: Hipoglos Ointment is an effective cicatrizant agent and tissue regenerator.
Formula: each 100 g contains: Vitamin A 600000 U.I., Boric Acid 2.0 g, Zinc Oxide 15.0 g, Cod liver oil 2 g, Excipients.
it sort of seems like the vitamin A is for regenerating and then it has a sunscreen
the exipients are mostly vaseline and lanolin (lots of it)
not sure what's exacly what makes it so good
Maybe Left Brain can help
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