Your skin is an essential part of your body that deserves proper care. While many people focus on what to apply, it is equally important to know what not to.
Some common home remedies and ingredients may seem helpful but can actually do more harm than good.
Here are five things you should avoid using on your skin.
Using toothpaste to treat pimple is one of the most common skincare myths. Toothpaste contains ingredients like baking soda, menthol and hydrogen peroxide, which can dry out the pimple but also irritate the surrounding skin. This will lead to redness, peeling and sometimes even burns.
Toothpaste
Many people use lemon juice in homemade face masks hoping to brighten their skin. Lemon juice contains citric acid which can cause irritation or even chemical burns, especially when exposed to direct sunlight.
Lemon Juice
Some DIY skincare routines suggest using raw baking soda as an exfoliator. However, it has very high pH compared to the skin’s natural acidic barrier. Applying it regularly can strip the skin of its natural oils and leave it feeling dry and irritated.
Raw Baking soda
Toners containing high levels of alcohol may give an oil free and refreshing feeling at first, but they actually strip away skin’s natural moisture. As a result, the skin becomes dry and irritated which leads to a cycle of breakouts and dryness.
Alcohol based toners
Using skincare products past their expiration date can be risky. Over time, the active ingredients break down and lose their effectiveness. They also might start growing bacteria which is even worse. This can cause unexpected breakouts, redness or allergic reactions.
Expired skincare products
To keep your skin healthy, always use products that are gentle tested and suited to your kind type.