i'm sorry to hear this. it sounds like you may have sustained a minor chemical burn. i would not hesitate to moisturize the skin. with burn patients we keep the skin very moist to promote healing. for a superficial situation like the one you describe what harm can come from applying a good moisturizer? i would suggest you try vitamin a & d ointment. you can find it in the diaper rash aisle. the skin uses both vitamin a and vitamin d for healing so applying them within a thick oily product does two things: helps lock in your skin's existing moisture and delivers nourishment to the cells. frankly i recommend a&d ointment to people for a lot of things. it's great on minor burns cuts abrasions -- and of course diaper rash. note it's not an antibiotic ointment so it will not confer any antimicrobial effect. i'd also suggest you avoid any activity that further dries the skin out. for instance try to cleanse using only cool water (no soap) for awhile. gently pat dry. wishing you well!
my face is very dry from an allergic reaction. should i let it heal naturally without moisturizing? . i am recovering from an allergic reaction that i think resulted from contact with gasoline fumes. my whole neck became red and swollen as did my cheeks. it has been a week and the redness in both areas have subsided but my cheeks remain extremely dry. i applied aloe and oatmeal to try to remedy the swelling and drying. the swelling has gone down but the dryness continues to be persistent. should i let it alone and heal naturally?