I’m 14 and my aunt bought me the Clinique 3-Step Kit. I used it about twice. A day or so later a noticed a rash appearing in the areas that I used it. It got worse as more and more hours went by. I researched this on the internet and found that I have Allergic Contact dermatitis. My face is so red and puffy and itchy that I am too embarrassed to show my face in public. I’m scared to go to school and sometimes refer my face to my family as a tomato. I’ve tried cortisone cream but it doesn’t sink into my skin. o_o; Not sure if its supposed to sink in or not. I’ve heard ProActiv works on this, but I need a fast remedy because my mom says I can’t keep missing school. Can someone tell me a remedy that works quickly and how long it should take? I’m really sick of this and I really want my aunt to get a refund from Clinique, but again I’m too embarrassed to go in public looking the way I do. Someone help me please! D:
OH, no, don’t use ProActiv — it will irritate it. Put a cold compress or an ice-cold washcloth against the irritated areas, and then when the skin has cooled down, dust the area with medicated Gold Bond powder. It’s a very fast remedy that works for me.
Definitely get a refund from Clinique! You may be allergic to the soap (too drying), the toner (could be too drying as well, and some of the toners have menthol, which will irritate sensitive facial skin), or the moisturizer (which is chock-full of mineral oil). Good luck!
