Ask Aly | A kiss a day can cause…

Dear Aly,

I was kissing my boyfriend and his scratchy stubble left red patches on the tip of my nose, my chin and upper lip. What is this?

Signed,
Burned Lip

Dear Burned Lip,

While you were kissing your boyfriend his stubble caused physical trauma to your face commonly referred to as “beard burn.” Beard Burn is caused tiny microscopic abrasions and will leave your skin tender and visibly red.

If you are suffering from beard burn try to avoid scrubs and alcohol based products as those will cause additional irritation. Also, apply a calming product with soothing ingredients, such as cucumber and green tea extract, which will reduce the redness in your skin (try MD Skincare® Hydra-Pure® Redness Soothing Serum). Finally, disguise any remaining redness with a concealer or tinted moisturizer.

Hope that helps!

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