Skincare Mistakes: What Not To Apply On Your Face

There are a variety of skincare products and skincare hacks available on the internet featuring great results that often compel us to try them. But some are marketing gimmicks while others might not suit every skin type. Therefore, it’s important to do a patch test and consider your skin type before applying anything to your face. Scroll down to learn about the things that you should refrain from putting on your face.

6 Things You Should Not Put On Face

Here are the things you should not out on your face:

Expired Sunscreen

Sunscreen is one of the most important skincare products that we all tend to apply as a protection from harmful sun rays. But that doesn’t mean you should consider applying expired sunscreen on your face. It can cause allergic reactions to your face. Thus, make sure to check the expiry date of the sunscreen before applying.

Lemon Juice

There are several skincare hacks available on the internet that consider the usage of lemon juice on the skin. These DIY skincare hacks say that the presence of vitamin C in lemon juice brightens and whitens the skin. It might stand true for some but high levels of citric acid might lead to burns and rashes on skin. Take a patch test before applying lemon juice to your face.

Toothpaste

We all know that toothpaste contains chemicals yet a few skincare hacks on the internet use toothpaste for getting rid of blackheads and zits. However, the chemicals present in toothpaste can damage the skin leading to burns and rashes.

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Shampoo

The shampoo contains chemicals that are effective against hair issues like dandruff but if applied on the skin can lead to dry and flaky skin.

Coconut Oil

According to the National Library of Medicine, virgin coconut oil is used as a natural moisturiser but it does not hold for every skin type. Coconut oil contains saturated fat, which can clog the pores of our skin. You can use coconut oil to massage your face but don’t overdo it.

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Wax

Most people use wax to get rid of unwanted facial hair. But this can lead to ingrown hair, cause sensitivity to sun, rashes and in some cases scarring as well.

Follow these tips and refrain from applying the above-listed things on your skin.

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