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Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:55 pm  |
| I have crazy sensitive skin and can just not seem to find a good cleanser. I have tried so many and yet as I write this have a full face rash and peeling skin because of a cleanser I tried. Can anyone suggest something they have had success with? |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:00 pm |
| I'm dry/sensitive and I've tried lots of cleansers: Eve Lom, Amanda Lacey, La Mer but the best one that I always come back to is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. It doesn't strip your skin, doesn't dry it out and leaves it soft, comfortable and squeaky clean. It's my staple. |
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Curent Regime: Cosmetic Skin Solutions CE Ferulic and Phloretin/ Revale Intensive Serum / NIA 24 Intensive Recovery Complex cream / Jojoba and Squalane oils / Avene Emulsion SPF 50 & Prevage City Smart SPF 50 / Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0/ Dermaroller / Facial exercises |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:13 pm |
| The all-time best for my sensitive skin is Johnson & Johnson's Purpose. I have been able to use it under any condition, following any procedure, etc. My derm and most skin spas I have gone to have said it is hard to beat. I also like L'Occtane foaming cleansers. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:45 pm |
AnnieR
That is so great! Where did you find the Purpose? I am in Canada, and I don't think I have seen it here. It could be that I just missed it. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:14 pm |
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AnnieR
That is so great! Where did you find the Purpose? I am in Canada, and I don't think I have seen it here. It could be that I just missed it. |
I don't think we have Purpose cleanser on the shelves here in Canada. If you look at Johnson & Johnson Head to Toe cleanser the ingredients are similar. I like to use Head to Toe as a body wash. I have used it on my face (and it does remove mascara) but find it can be drying. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:16 pm |
| alexes wrote: |
| I have crazy sensitive skin and can just not seem to find a good cleanser. I have tried so many and yet as I write this have a full face rash and peeling skin because of a cleanser I tried. Can anyone suggest something they have had success with? |
What cleansers have you tried? What cleanser caused the reaction?
If we know what might possibly be an irratant, then we can elimate products/ingredients.
I have reactive skin and need to avoid botancials (clinique, Clarins, etc.) perfume, and algae/seaweed. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:18 pm |
Autumn1995
Thanks for letting me know. I need something for my body as well - it is less reactive but still quite sensitive. I will look for Head to Toe. They get all the good stuff in the States!
Any ideas for a facial cleanser? |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:26 pm |
| It was Elizabeth Grant. I had ordered some of her stuff after being sucked in by the Shopping Network - I even borrowed money to do it. At first I was fine, but then my face felt a bit weird. When I woke up, my face was shedding skin! And entirely red and bumpy. I have tried the Neutrogena Extra Gentle cleanser, and used it for a few weeks, but then had a much milder reaction. Any sort of bar soap is a problem. Once I used Dove Nutrium - just once at night, then again in the morning - and ended up with HIVES on my face for two months! I found a really nice cleanser at a health food store - Noah's - that had Rose in it. I did really well with that, but I think it was discontinued (of course!). I think you are right, that there is something common to them all that just hates me. I know fragrances are something I must avoid, but the rest, I am just not sure about. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:27 pm |
A lot of people like Cetaphil. My derm suggested that one. I think it is just OK. It is gentle. It does not remove makeup.
I would suggest Neostrata Clinderm cleanser. (I really like the sunscreen.) I also like La Roche Posay Dermo cleanser if I am feeling dry. It does not have to rinsed off (but I do).
It is better for dry skin as it feels creamy.
I have had rashes, etc from products and it is rather annoying. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:32 pm |
| Especially when you pay so much for them! My friends get all the stuff I can't use. Does the La Roche Posay remove make-up? I think I have seen it in Shoppers Drug Mart. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:40 pm |
The Cliniderm cleanser does remove makeup. The LRP does...sort of. Both are available at SDM.
BTW I had reactions from Lancome, Clinique SS (but ok with everything else I have tried) and a natural product that had seaweed (Alba ?) |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:59 pm |
| Here in Texas, we get it at Walgreens, CVs, HEB and its pretty popular. I do like the Cetaphil as well. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:32 pm |
| Avene water and L'occitane honey cream helps sensitive skin, i also tried natural honey for cleaning purpose |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:43 pm |
annesun
That's interesting - how do you use honey to cleanse? I love using it for facials, it has only done good things to my face. |
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Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:25 pm |
I like Philosophy's Purity cleanser .I have never been irritated or dried out by it and it removes my makeup ( even mascara) with out harsh scrubbing.
My teen sons use it and it has never bothered them either . It's also gentle enough that it doesn't irritate my eyes when I'm washing my face ...and alot of other products do. |
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Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:55 pm |
| Renew Balancing Gel Cleanser. This is foaming but does not contain SLS or parabens. Skin is soft after washing and totally not drying. |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:35 am |
I'm dry and sensitive also and love all those you mention too (and used them all regularly) but one that I've been using recently that I love love love more than them all is Sarah Chapman ultimate cleanse. Not only does it smell wonderful, it really cleans the pores without overstripping the skin (and she even has a little massage leaflet in the box) and leaves my skin literally feeling and looking great!
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| I'm dry/sensitive and I've tried lots of cleansers: Eve Lom, Amanda Lacey, La Mer but the best one that I always come back to is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. It doesn't strip your skin, doesn't dry it out and leaves it soft, comfortable and squeaky clean. It's my staple. |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:00 pm |
| I've had great results, for apprx 3 years, using CeraVe Cleanser for my face (derm doc recommended). During winter months I bathe with it as well. Years ago I became sensitive to Cetaphil (SLS was the problem). Sensitive skin is very frustrating, isn't it? |
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59 yrs old, very sensitive with dermatitis, USA |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:02 pm |
I have been using Cetephyl for years but recently converted completely to Dermalogica and it has treated alot of my issues that mainly had to do with sensitivity. I believe that after all my acid peels and laser treatments for post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation; it has maintained my results and has built up my acid and lipid barrier. This of course was my goal to help with my outrageous sensitivity to.....everything! 
Hell, I just learned this year that I am allergic to nail polish.....ALL nail polish. |
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29, Asian/Caucasion, extremely sensitive skin prone to post inflamatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, milia and breakouts. Under control and want to keep it that way! |
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Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:08 pm |
| MD Formulations has a senstive facial cleaner |
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Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:08 am |
| Try MIR skincare's cleansing gel |
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Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:16 pm |
| Thanks to everyone for the replies! I will check these out. It is so nice to know that when I have a problem I can bring it here and have knowledgeable people help me out. And my face is getting better - it doesn't look like it's going to explode any more! |
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Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:25 pm |
I'v used some products are very good for my sensitive skin:
JURLIQUE Soothing cleansing
Cetaphil cleanser
DECELOR cleansing milk |
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Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:34 am |
Hi! The Garnier line for sensitive is very nice as well (toner and cleansing milk) and they are like 5 pounds each. Very good value and quality.
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