Is the anti-bacterial cream i've been using hurting my skin?

i've been using this anti-bacterial cream not meant for the face but i use it anyway...





i lay it on my face for about 20 mins then i wash it off and use a normal moisturizer and it SEEMS to be helping my skin...i hardly have any pimples ...but my skin seems a little elastic-y. is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Is the anti-bacterial cream i've been using hurting my skin?
good question-i'm not sure, but it makes sense that the lotion helps-on the other hand, they say u want to have a neutral skin pH, so it's not too acidic or basic, and if the harmful bacteria are stripped, followed by any healthy bacteria, it might be creating a little bit of a harsh environment, but then again, skin elasticity sounds like a good thing to me!!


honestly, idk but that's a good question
Reply:does the package say not to use it on your face? if it doesnt, then there is no reason not to. If you have any problems with itchiness or redness or flakiness on your face I would stop using it immediatly. But if it hasnt been doing anything so far, go for it. Also, I would stay out of tanning beds if you are using it, and put on sunscreen when you go outside and it is sunny.
Reply:Antibacterial soaps are notoriously harsh and drying [coming from a student nurse]. I would recommend something more delicate like unscented Dove or Cetaphil. Plus, leaving any soap on for 20 mins is extremely drying. If your soap has Triclosan, I'd recommend you ditch it because it has been shown that some microbes are becoming resistant to it.





What do you mean by elastic-y? Do mean that when you pinch it, it tents and takes a while to go down?
Reply:uhhhh...... DONT USE IT ON YOUR FACE!


elasticy?!?! uh no offense.........weirdly gross





stop using it before it becomes serious!





hope i helped...

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