I recently had a flare-up of contact dermatitis on my forehead which left me with a bumpy area that resembled Harry Potter's lightning-shaped scar. I had gotten used to the infernal itching that accompanied it and usually tried to ease it by using a cold compress or rinsing my face with cold water. That, of course, was a problem if was at work and had nothing on hand. By chance, during my regular trips to the Body Shop, I came across this gel which claimed to cool and moisturize sensitive skin. Obviously it ticked all the boxes for me so I bought a tube to try out at home. Definitely a case of truth in advertising since it helped me a lot with the itchiness. A drawback is it leaves you with a slightly tight feeling on your face which can be alleviated if you apply it while your skin is still damp. After the contact dermatitis cleared up I still used the gel under my moisturizer and voila...my face is much less oily throughout the day. Bearing in mind I apply a primer (MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance) before makeup but I've noticed a definite difference in how long my makeup lasts. There's less oiliness in my T-Zone and my cheeks don't have that bright shiny appearance that arrives around midday. Also my makeup looks a lot more smoother probably as a result of my face not being so dehydrated anymore. Love it.
It doesn't clear the CD though just helps with the itching so my advice is to continue with whatever meds/topical ointments you use for the dermatitis.
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