DRY FLAKEY SKIN - HELP

[anabanana20]

So I was thinking my face was overly oily because I was having a horrendous time trying to get my makeup to stay on my face. Then out of no where I developed this dry patch around my nose- morning I used has helped at all. Help!! 

Sorry for the close up 😅

[WinglessOne]

Hi @anabanana20 ! What products do you use in your skincare routine? You could be having a bad reaction to something. Have you added any new items lately?

Do you exfoliate a lot? It’s easy to over-exfoliate yourself into flaky patches, especially if you use an AHA exfoliant that’s too strong for your skin to tolerate. I have mostly-dry combo skin and regularly exfoliate with both BHA and AHA, but last month I gave myself a burn when I accidentally brought my 10% AHA exfoliant up onto one of my delicate undereyes. (I usually keep it off that area of my face, but I was half awake that night.) I had a sore flaky patch there for a week. 😞 

When I get dry patches that are also red and painful, I spot treat them with a moisturizing facial oil that can calm inflammation. The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL and HERBIVORE - Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil are both good for that. I also like e.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil for that: it’s a blend that contains rose hip oil. If I plan to cover the sore dry patch with makeup, or it’s close enough to my eye that it’ll get wet if my eyes water (salty tears on inflamed skin is not fun), I’ll also cover the patch with an occlusive like plain ol’ Aquaphor Ointment. This protects it and promotes healing. 

If your dry patch persists, you might want to see a dermatologist (if you can), in case your dry patch is actually a skin condition like eczema or a case of contact dermatitis.