With today’s oversupply of self-proclaimed beauty gurus and life hackers, it’s easy to get sucked into the DIY beauty trend. But are these homemade concoctions as good as their commercial counterparts? Most experts don’t think so. Here are the five skin care products you should never DIY and why.
1. FACIAL SCRUBS – Using ground-up walnut shells and sugar scrubs as facial exfoliants.
DANGER: “Rubbing your skin raw—using scrubs that aren’t designed for the face—will only result in disaster: scabs, scars, infection and discoloration,” says aesthetician Breanna Thomas.
INSTEAD: If you’re not into the traditional face scrubs, use sponges or cloths made of soft, natural fibers to avoid skin tears.
2. MASKS – Creating homemade masks using ingredients from your kitchen.
DANGER: “It’s no secret that ingredients you find in your kitchen are similar to the types of ingredients you find in your skin care products,” says aesthetician Haley Kulow. “The problem is when people try to make their own masks or products without fully understanding how they work together. This can result in a big mess with no major changes to your skin.”
INSTEAD: Determine your skin issue, and then look for an all-natural mask that actually caters to your skin type and concern.
3. FIRMING CREAMS AND BRIGHTENING SERUMS – Using raw eggs to tighten skin and bleach to treat brown spots.
DANGER: “This can only end in breakouts, blisters, scabs and scars,” says Thomas. You can save a lot more money in the long run by just having one to two professional skin care treatments to address your concerns rather than 10 or more treatments to correct the damage done by what you did at home.”
INSTEAD: See your doctor and choose products specifically designed to treat your particular skin concern.
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