My ‘Facial Cleansing’ Trick Healed My Irritated Skin — Dermatologist Swears By $12 Purchase

A SKINCARE FAN shared the surprising product that worked wonders for her irritated skin.

She added that the $12 beauty trick was dermatologist-approved.

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Reddit user Slimmyshade shared the skin care tip in a post.

She shared that “rubbing” her face with diaper rash cream containing zinc oxide healed her irritated and flaky skin after she got too excited about shaving her face.

“I have a few [of] “I massaged a little too hard around my mouth/chin a few weeks ago and have been experiencing flaking ever since,” she said.

“No matter what I did to my face, it wouldn’t go away. I stopped using it [tretinoin] in general during this time.”

She initially incorporated the cream into her nightly routine, after her moisturizer, then added Aquaphor, which left her skin “glowing and plumper.”

“My skin has improved since then and I’m using tret again (every other night for now),” she said.

“I experimented with adding zinc oxide on the nights I used tret to see how it would go. Now, a week later, I see no more flaking or irritation!”

The Redditor, who lives in Canada, explained that she learned the trick from dermatologist Shereene Idriss.

She noted that her choice of diaper rash cream was the “cheapest random one I could find to try this out.”

Dr. Shereene Idriss recommended viewers try the technique with Triple Paste, which is not available in Canada.

“Zinc oxide is also what we find in diaper rash cream. Zinc oxide itself has anti-inflammatory properties that can help minimize the appearance of redness, swelling and irritation,” Idriss explained in a video.

“If you have eczema, atopic dermatitis, or irritations, zinc oxide can calm your skin, and it does it beautifully. Especially if you have a baby, you’ve seen it with your own eyes.”

The expert added that the soothing ingredient is also why mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide are better suited for people with sensitive skin.

Idriss said that after trying several diaper rash creams, she found Triple Paste to be “the best.”

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The $12 Triple Paste Diaper Rash Cream has received rave reviews from buyers who have tried the technique.

“I was recommended to try this on my face at night, and it changed my life after using it with my face wash first,” said one reviewer.

“I put this on, rub it in well and then go to bed. My skin feels so soft and nice in the morning, definitely recommended!”

“This is really great stuff if your face needs some extra attention,” agreed another.

“I use it after my full skincare routine and leave it on all night.

“[I] wake up with baby soft skin. Highly recommended.”