benzyol peroxide and sulpher mask for acne and rosacea safe for dry eyes?

[valene2009]

i am trying to stay off prescritipions for rosacea/like retin a. etc.... is otc products like benzyol peroxide and sulpher mask ok for dry eyes and rosacea/ these dont affect the meibomian glands do they?

[Linda196]

Regardless of content, NO chemical facial mask or treatment should cover the eyelids unless it's a specific RX for that area. Professionals cover the eye with some form of eye pad or cotton ball before even applying masks to avoid any contamination.

Skin with rosacea is particularly sensitive to irritation, and Benzyl Peroxide is an irritant. Additionally, many of the PP&S masks also contain Aceticalcylic acid, which is very irritating. The acne caused by rosacea isn't the same as general acne, or even cystic acne, and usually is treated differently. The skin is treated much more gently, and products used are of the calming or soothing variety rather than harsh cleansers.

This is a homemade soothing mask that I've found helpful (copy and paste to your browser, and type www. at the beginning): ehow.com/way_5805792_homemade-mask-rosacea.html

[valene2009]

thanks for the link.. i wasnt going to put it directly on my eyelids... even the rx my derm gave me for my eyelids i am going to ask my opthamologist about first...i just meant the face in general.

i dont get the pastules from roasea cause im on doxy.. never hvae gotten them..mostlyjust reg adult acne..sometimes a cyst or two..i just dont know what is safe to use because now they are saying using anything with retinoids is bad for the meibomian glands in the eyes

[deeindiana]

Hi valene2009!  I suffered with roasea and SjS for several years. Then when I hit menopause, the roasea disappeared! My skin is still very sensitive and turns read easily, but the thickness and cysts are gone. Of course, you can't hold your breath until you're as old as I am!

While I was dealing with it, most of the typical roasea medications were too harsh due to the SjS. I took doxy during really bad breakouts, but the rest of the time used all-natural products. I'd suggest skipping the benzyol peroxide and sulpher masks. The are VERY drying. Also avoid anything with menthol and peppermint. The sun is usually an enemy too.

I frequently mixed honey and flaxseed oil for a gentle, moisturizing face wash. And I'd wet a chamomile tea bag, apply it to bad areas and lay back for 15 minutes.

Good luck, dear!
Deb

[valene2009]

thanks Deb!   I plan on trying some honey maybe and figure out some natural things to do for acne... now -knock on wood my skin is better.. i used a gentle exfoliater tonight =i am thinking once  aweek that may help unclog the pores!