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Thu Oct 14, 2004 3:15 pm  |
I've used Tendskin for a long time, and besides ingrown hairs it can also be used to treat zits and cold sores. Well I have this zit on my face that is on the corner of my mouth and looks like a cold sore, but it isn't. Of all the places to get a zit!  Anyways, I put Tend Skin on it 2 days ago and it BURNED my skin! Now I'm left with this discoloration on the corner of my mouth that I am more concerned about than the zit  I feel really self-conscious about it. What's the prognosis of this going away and fading? Am I going to have this mark permanently? what would be the best thing to use for my situation? I'd appreciate any advice from all you beauty divas. Sorry, I know there's already so many posts out there on pigmentation, discoloration, and scarring...  |
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Thu Oct 14, 2004 3:47 pm |
Having had acne and being the queen of picking I can tell you it will eventually fade. I have made some horrid messes of my face in my younger days and now my skin is all one tone.
Don't worry I am sure in time it will fade.
Sherri |
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Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:03 pm |
Sorry for your dramatic event. I don't really know what to say except for the advice of a burn...........
The best thing to put on skin which has been burned is pure Vitamin E. Get some natural source Vitamin E capsules 400 iu, break one open and apply to the area for the next few days. When the soreness has gone away, use an AHA/BHA product to help speed up skin turnover & exfoliation which should help with skin tone in the area.
And then take the rest of the Vitamin E capsules internally. This is a great antioxidant for the body and is good for the skin as well!!!!!!
Also, if you are using Tendskin, I assume you are shaving or waxing the bikini area. Shaving is a big No No for me and I only had it waxed once and will never go back again because it was the worst pain ever. I have yet to go through labor/childbirth but it must be really close to the pain of waxing the bikini line. I use Nair/Neet cream remover and this works well and I don't get ingrown hairs. The result may not last as long but it is worth it. No irratation, no red bumps from shaving. Jst exfoliate daily with a loofah, body brush or scrub.
Put down the Tendskin for good and get some Nair. |
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Fri Oct 15, 2004 3:12 pm |
Thanks so much ladies for your advice. The reassurance really made me feel better. Miss shoes, I guess I'm a bit of a masochist as I get Brazilian bikini waxing.  I can't shave either because I get horrible ingrown hairs. I'm not to into the idea of using Nair to do a Brazilian wax though after my Tend skin experience; I'm afraid of getting another chemical burn as the bikini area is very sensitive. But thank-you for the other suggestions. The good news is the area is looking much better, so I am feeling optimistic. Thanks again Sherri and Miss shoes! |
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Fri Oct 15, 2004 6:43 pm |
ack sorry miss shoes!
but clinical studies proved that topical vitamin e application actually hinders wound healing..i'm not sure why
your best bet is neosporin, aloe vera, or manuka honey.
also an aminoplex spray is very good |
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Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:34 am |
Thanks Edenfield for your help  |
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:44 pm |
Been meaning to share this, but my chemical burn scar at the corner of my mouth completely faded and is gone! It happened a couple of weeks ago, Date unknown. I completely forgot about it instead of focusing on it, just continued using my regular skincare routine. One day I realized it was gone! I am so happy about that.  |
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