Comments on: First Aid Beauty Skin Care: Overview of the Dual Repair Line and My Impression So Far

By: Christine Mikesell

Christine Mikesell — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 23:56:43 +0000

If your eczema isn't responding to moisturization, you probably have quite a bit of inflammation, and possibly a secondary infection. I'd head to your doctor to have them look at it, you might need steroids or antibiotics.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:37:47 +0000

Hi, I have moderate to severe eczema on my face, particularly around my mouth and eyes. I've been using the cleanser and ultra repair cream once every day and night. I notice that my skin doesn't remain hydrated throughout the day…and sometimes find my skin not improving as much. It's been about a week but I'm starting to feel a bit skeptical. =( Would you recommend applying the cream throughout the day as needed? At times the concentrate is great but I feel that I itch my skin more…not sure why. Maybe I'm not applying it enough? I saw that in clinical trials, the skin recovered very well from continusous use up to 1-2 weeks. but I'm not seeing much sign of improvement. Any suggestion will help!! Thanks!!!

By: Christine Mikesell

Christine Mikesell — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:27:15 +0000

Hi Audrey!
Given the distribution of the patchy areas, I think you're not really dealing with simple dry skin, but probably have facial dandruff (or a form of atopic dermatitis) or maybe even rosacea.

This post from Dr. Bailey will be really helpful:
http://www.drbaileyskincare.com/blog/best-treatment-for-flakey-facial-skin-from-dandruff-and-rosacea/

She talks about Zinc, and when I have flaky patches around my nose I've noticed that no amount of moisturizer will fix them. Instead, they basically disappear with a few applications of Zinc, which is probably easiest to find in a dandruff shampoo! I'll apply a little Head and Shoulders advanced (that's the one with Zinc, look at the active ingredients, I believe regular has tar or something else), just wipe it around the dry area while I'm in the shower and leave it there for a few minutes while I do other things. One or two applications and everything is smooth again!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:04:01 +0000

Hi Christine!

When you say you have dry patches on your skin, what is that like? I have problems with my skin flaking around on my nose and forehead a lot...even though I use lotion on my face; it seems like it just sucks it up and when I put my makeup on it still has flaky spots. Any suggestions for that? Thanks!

By: Christine Mikesell

Christine Mikesell — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:55:33 +0000

I have clocks all over my bathroom! LOL

This is what I'm adding for sunscreen right now:
http://www.kiehls.com/Super-Fluid-UV-Defense-SPF-50/833,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=face-sun-care

By: magstermash

magstermash — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:28:05 +0000

Thank you so much for listing the ingredients and taking the time to describe them! These have been very helpful for me when I'm looking at ingredients lists in general. =D

I'm very interested in that eye cream bc I'm prone to eczema on my eyelids and this looks like it could keep the irritation at bay. I think I will be trying that one next.

I like how you have a clock on your vanity. I have one too! =D

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:24:10 +0000

Just curious–what are you adding for sun screen? I like a moisturizer with the sun screen included & I'm looking for a new one since my regular was just discontinued. I was thinking of trying Kiehls but after reading this, I'm not so sure??