How often should i wash my sensitive skin?

dancnu

hi, i have sensitive skin resulting in dry flakey skin. i wash my face every night but was wondering is this even too much? could i wash every second night and just moisturise on the nights off??

Gillo

For normal skin it's recommended twice a day, I would have thought you'd be best doing the same, but using a very sensitive soap. Ultimately you still want to keep your skin clean.
Maybe try something for babies / young children, E45 doing a good range.

vestanpance

Or you could try Silcocks Base, it's a moisturiser and also can be used as a soap substitute.

fonpokno

OP, what do you wash your face with? If you're using normal soap it dries out your skin terribly.

Use a face wash and moisturise after and it'll sort you out in no time. Try the Simple range and see if it makes a difference.

Snowie

I use Loreal hydra energetic moisturising Lotion after a s ahower as the water where I live is very Dry.

I find it great

dancnu

hi thanks for the replys. i'm using aveeno wash and moisturiser as of late. i'm thinking now that my dry skin could be a result of me not washing my face properly. i had sebhorreic dermatitis before and i reckon i was'nt washing my face properly thinkin that it might flare up agian..is it better to wash the face under the shower or the sink do ye think?

fonpokno

If you have dermatitis then maybe try the likes of E45 or Eucerin washes? I have dermatitis on my arms and can't use any sort of scrub or soap other than Eucerin or Aqueous Cream on them without it flaring up. You may also just need to exfoliate to get rid of the dry skin.

I always wash my face in the shower but only cos I can never rinse my face properly using the sink without drowning the rest of the bathroom.

dancnu

ya i tried the e45 and the eucerin but they did'nt really help. the eucerin seems to sting alot. i think exfoliating be a good idea. i make a mess aswel in the sink they must be thinkin what i'm doing in the bathroom atal.