Often find yourself searching your kitchen cupboards for something to apply on your face when in emergency? We’ve all done this at some point without knowing the pros and cons of the ingredients being used. So today, we’re here to tell you about the 5 DIY ingredients you might’ve used which may harm your skin in the long run.
From lemon to toothpaste, here are 5 DIY ingredients you shouldn’t be applying without expert opinion.
1. Lemon
Lemon is too acidic for your facial skin & will cause severe irritation & dryness.
2. Vegetable Oil
Refined oils can clog your pores & cause breakouts
3. Cinnamon
It is super irritating to the skin, and causes discoloration & burning sensation
4. Toothpaste
Applying toothpaste on pimples is very common but the paste contains ingredients like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, etc. which help in drying out the pimples but also cause more skin irritation & contribute to scars
5. Baking Soda
It can remove the skin’s protective oil barrier, alter its pH, and disrupt the natural bacteria on the surface that help prevent infection & acne.
So, the main take away for today is that before trying out any DIY mask, make sure to see what’s in use.
Note: This article was for informational purposes For the best advice, please visit your nearest dermatologist.
(Article Sources: healthline and Medical News Daily)
