Allergic Reaction OR Irritation?
So I had recently posted a thread relating to skin irritation I had after using a brush and soap I purchased. I have never used a brush with soap/cream and when I first applied it (without even shaving) my face started to burn afterwards and was red and looked very acne ridden. Now a couple days later, it still is red, dry, burns, feels like I have a mask on and can't open my mouth wide without hurting, and now today it started peeling. My initial reaction the day it occurred was that my technique with the brush was what was causing what I had at the time assumed was just minor irritation (I had tried more or less face lathering). But now I realized it seems to be far more than that of irritation from "rough bristles"... I know not all of you are dermatologists or play one on TV, but this doesn't sound like any brush irritation yall have heard of, does it? Couldn't you definitely call this an allergic reaction to the soap, which was AoS Sandalwood? I'm just starting to get a little concerned as I've never had too severe of acne and now I'm worrying I might have damaged my skin. I've been using moisturizer around the clock, which burns quite severely, and it just doesn't seem to be improving. Dare I use the D (Doctor) word? Just any input or ANY similar experiences yall have had would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you much!