My Favorite Products for Perioral Dermatitis

I have spent a huge amount of time and money researching, buying, and testing products that work for my sensitive skin. It took a long time but, I believe I finally found products and a skin care routine that works for me. It was a lot of trial and error and frustrating at times. So, I thought I would share all the products that work for me in hopes of helping anybody else who is in the same boat as I was!

Hair- The first hair products I used without sodium lauryl sulfate in them were from Acure Organics through iherb. I couldn't find anything in the stores so I bought the Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Shampoo and the Moroccan Argan Stem Cell Conditioner. They smelt heavenly, almost like an almond scent. The shampoo took some time to get used to because when a product doesn't have SLS in it, it doesn't lather and foam up. I would totally buy these products again, I just can't find them in any stores near me, and I'm not a huge online shopper. I also have a leave in conditioner/detangeler from Acure Organics that works wonders (I couldn't find it online but it is in the top middle of the above photo). The second round of hair products I tried were from Yes To. I initially found them at Target but, since then I have seen them at CVS also.

I have tried the cucumber , carrot, and coconut shampoos and conditioners. I love them all. If I had to pick, I think the coconut would be my favorite for hair products. Yes To products are always 95% natural, and free of parabens, petroleum, phthalates and SLS. They certainly fit the bill for what I was looking for. 

Face- When I first shared my perioral dermatitis story, I mentioned Osmia Organics. The woman who owns the company also suffers from PD. I bought the soothing starter set to hopefully gain control over my skin. I really enjoyed these products. The packaging was simple and cute. The scents were really gentle and it felt nice putting ingredients on my skin that I could pronounce and were all natural. I used these products for a while and didn't see a huge improvement in my skin. I stopped using any and all products on my face for about two months per my dermatologists recommendation. When I decided my face needed some treatment I turned to my Osmia products again. When I woke up in the morning after using the soothing starter kit at night, my face completely broke out. My PD looked red, raw and irritated. I decided at that moment, that Osmia products weren't for me, and that's okay! I heard and read a lot of successful stories with women who have PD and Osmia worked wonderful for them. I still use the Black Clay Soap because I love it! I don't use it on my face but, I have Keratosis Pilaris on the back of my arms, and the soap has really helped to keep that at bay. I use it when I shower daily.

Since I love Yes To hair products so damn much, I figured I should give their facial products a shot. I first tried the cucumber line because it is for sensitive skin. I bought the gentle milk cleanser and the soothing daily calming moisturizer. These products were a game changer. The cleanser is so gentle and soft. The moisturizer is hydrating and leaves my skin feeling baby soft. I seriously can't even explain how much I freakin' love these products. I did try the tomato collection, and I don't think I will buy it again. It made my skin feel really dry(probably because its for acne prone skin) and my face was beat red after using it.

Every night I use the cucumber cleanser and moisturizer, and I also use the blueberry eye treatment. The skin under and around your eyes is extremely thin and delicate so I like to make sure I am treating them appropriately. I use the grapefruit scrub weekly as an exfoliator. Can you tell how much I love Yes To products? I was so happy to finally find something that worked for me. I honestly don't think I will buy anything else. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I LOVE YOU, YES TO!

I hate to admit it but, there was one product of Yes To that I just didn't like. It was Cucumber Eye Makeup Removing Pads. They stung my face and kind of burned the area around my eyes. I'm not sure why so I just stopped buying them. I recently bought the Neutrogena Naturals Makeup Remover Wipes. I wanted something that could remove my makeup before I wash my face. These work wonderfully! They are soft, gentle, easily remove all my makeup, and have a fruity citrus smell.

Body- More Yes To products! Are you surprised? I was serious about the whole "If it ain't broke" thing. I love their hair and facial products so much so why not try their body wash? I think I have tried all their body washes and I have nothing bad to say about any of them. Currently right now I am using the grapefruit and coconut. 

Lips- My lips are always dry and pealing. Another wonder of Sjogrens! I also seem to have reactions to all different kind of chapsticks, lip glosses, etc. so I just use the same products I know work for me. I am still on the lookout for a lip product that hydrates my lips so they aren't cracking and pealing all the time. 

   

I always, always have Vaseline on me. I really like the little lip balm. I have one in my purse, my car, on my nightstand, pretty much everywhere. I also recently discovered Kiehls Lip Balm. There's a funny story about this lip balm. My brother and his girlfriend recently moved out and one day when I went into their closet to take some hangers, I happened to stumble across this. I figured they left behind all the stuff they didn't want so I snagged it :) Thanks Jim and Renee! I really do love it. The only ingredients are Petrolatum and Octinoxate, which is a sunscreen. 

Other- 

For me, it is important to use a hand soap without SLS. It just makes sense because if I used a regular soap and then touched my face, I would have a reaction. I found this one at whole foods. 

 

There ya have it! Clearly I have a slight obsession with Yes To products. They have cleared up my PD so much, which makes me hesitant to try anything else. I 100% recommend all these companies and products I have mentioned. I hope they work for you and your skin! 

Question 

• What are your favorite products for Perioral Dermatitis and/or sensitive skin?