Why DIY Face Masks Are Not Always Good
In the age of skincare, it’s so easy to get sucked into all kinds of popular trends and fashions that pop up online. Especially over the past year, because we’ve all been stuck at home doing nothing. Why not try and perfect your skincare routine for that coveted glow? Part of this mega-trend was and still is, DIY skin care. Especially face masks. There are so many different variations you can find online, it’s like an endless hole of information and recipes. Naturally, there are many upsides to this trend; from saving time and money to learning more about the different ingredients and how your skin works. However, there are also many negatives to this trend. That’s what we’re going to focus on today – why DIY face masks can do more harm than good.
It All Depends On Your Skin Type
The first thing you need to do before starting any kind of skin care routine is to know your skin type and its needs. The last thing you need is to accidentally use ingredients that will irritate or dry out your skin. This is one of the mistakes that many people tend to make when delving into the world of DIY masks. They were so excited about small experiments and the potential for better skin that they didn’t do proper research. This, of course, can lead to poor results. If you’re adamant and want to use a homemade face mask, take the time to learn about your skin type before making or using anything.
Check the ingredients
Each ingredient you use on your face can have a different effect on your skin. Makes sense, right? So it’s very important to look at the ingredients you want to use before putting them in anything. Do some research on each ingredient; what is its use and its effect on the skin. There are many popular ingredients that people use that shouldn’t actually be used on the skin at all – at least not directly. For example, lemons. Squeezing half a lemon into your face mask is a bad idea. You may want the benefits of vitamin C, but lemons are very acidic. The natural acidity of our skin is 5.5 while the acidity of lemon is 2.0. Throwing away the acidity of your skin will only cause problems.
Physical Exfoliation Can Be Damaging
Another common ingredient used in many DIY face masks is sugar. While using natural ingredients may sound healthier and appealing to most people, that’s not always the case. In fact, using sugar on the face is not a good idea. Because sugar molecules come in different shapes and sizes, they can exfoliate the skin excessively without you even realizing it. In addition, different sizes of sugar molecules can cause micro-tears in the skin, leading to more problems in the future. If you want to exfoliate your skin, it is better to use an exfoliating chemical such as salicylic acid (for acne prone skin) or glycolic acid (for mature skin), depending on your skin care needs. However, one thing to emphasize is that using a lot of acid at once can be a bad idea. Before starting your new regimen, be sure to read each product or ingredient you will be using to make sure you don’t damage your skin in the process.
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