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[Kalia]

Alright, I recently ordered another bottle of my Paula's choice BHA gel and some samples of her AHA. I put some on my face because my right cheeks is dry or damaged or something. Well I applied it for maybe about 2 days and then I noticed that an area of my chin and cheek was peeling, not bad just a little bit. Well that area peeled, but now that area is very very dry, like wrinkly dry. And SUPER red!!! This dry skin is worst than all the closed comedones on my face! By the way my skin hates moisturizers, at least me sleeping in them, the only time I apply moisturizer is before I put on my make-up.

So what happened? Also what can I do to make this go away?

[oOo]

You're skin is too sensitive to BHA. Don't apply BHA as often, do it once a day. You can try to use Aloe Vera as an alternative to moisturizers.

[Wynne]

Alright, I recently ordered another bottle of my Paula's choice BHA gel and some samples of her AHA. I put some on my face because my right cheeks is dry or damaged or something. Well I applied it for maybe about 2 days and then I noticed that an area of my chin and cheek was peeling, not bad just a little bit. Well that area peeled, but now that area is very very dry, like wrinkly dry. And SUPER red!!! This dry skin is worst than all the closed comedones on my face! By the way my skin hates moisturizers, at least me sleeping in them, the only time I apply moisturizer is before I put on my make-up.

So what happened? Also what can I do to make this go away?

Was it the AHA that you applied that made you red and peely? Sort of sounds like it. Even if not, a tiny bit of vaseline to that spot and rubbed in gently will make it begin to feel better overnight. Don't put anything exfoliating on the spot for a while until it clears. If you haven't any vaseline, you might try a tiny dab of an antibiotic ointment or cream as those also have petrolatum type moisturizers. Vaseline type moisturizers don't cause itching, stinging and burning nor are they really likely to break you out. Supposedly.

Those spots indicate that you're doing too much to your skin. AHA's can suddenly just work after one or two day's usage. It's always safer to go gently with a new product, particularly one that exfoliates. Most AHAs should be used once a week at first if you're very sensitive, and then you gradually work your way up to daily or every other day application.