There is nothing like a healthy complexion to convey youthful vitality and beauty, and the wide variety of DIY skin care solutions available on sites like Pinterest make it easier than ever to maintain beautiful skin.
However, many of the skin care remedies that are promoted on these sites may actually do more harm than good. It is important to have all the facts before you apply anything to your skin. Here are the four skin care solutions to avoid at all costs, as well as 3 skin care recipes to use instead.
DIY Skin Care Solutions to Avoid Like the Plague
- Spices
They may smell great and offer fragrance and flavoring for your food, but spices can make things too hot for your face.
Many DIY facial rubs have cinnamon as an ingredient, but this spice can irritate your skin to the point of causing blisters. In large quantities, pepper can actually burn your skin, and turmeric, which has many anti-inflammatory properties when consumed, actually can stain your skin orange.
- Lemons and Lemon Juice
Lemons and lemon juice are the perfect additions to your tea or to your fresh water. However, the acidic content of lemons can be more than just sour for your skin.
With a pH of about 2, lemons can interfere with your skin's natural pH of 4 or 5. In addition, the high acidic level of lemons can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, increasing your risk of sunburn, pigmentation and signs of aging. Lemon-based solutions can prove effective – many of our skin specialists regularly work with lemon-based cleansers. However, usage of lemon-based products should be left to the experts.
- Salt, Sugar or Coffee Beans as Exfoliates
Have you seen body scrub recipes that include common kitchen staples, such as salt, sugar or coffee beans? Unfortunately, these items are too rough for your delicate facial skin. They include granules with rough edges that can damage the skin, causing tiny lacerations and tears. These problems can lead to inflammation, redness and irritation.
Additionally, the scrubbing process itself can harm your complexion. Repeatedly scrubbing the face with rough ingredients can compromise your skin’s barrier response to germs and its wound healing process.
- Egg White Masks
Egg white skin masks can provide relief for oily skin and offer a temporary tightening effect for your complexion. However, there are risks to using egg whites on your face.
Egg white facial masks can contain salmonella, a group of bacteria that can cause food poisoning, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, enteric fever and other illnesses. People can become infected with salmonella through infected meat, poultry or eggs.
To avoid the risk of these harmful bacteria, it is best to stay clear of facial scrubs or masks that include eggs, egg whites or mayonnaise.
Now that you know what ingredients to avoid in your natural DIY skin care routine, you may be wondering what is safe to use. Read Part 2 for four healthy options to try instead.
Skin Care Specialists
Before using a DIY home regimen, it is a good idea to find out more about your skin, its condition, and its needs. A skin care specialist can provide you with valuable information that can help you keep your skin looking its best.
If you are in the Denver area, come visit Grand Salon for a complete skin care evaluation. Our knowledgeable and experienced technicians will help you to evaluate your skin’s condition and discuss the best treatment options for bringing out your inner beauty. (Team photo below)
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Farah Afridi
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By Team @skinB5
