Dermatologists weigh in on the DIY beauty risks that can come with concocting your own TikTok-inspired formulas at home.
Have you ever tried to treat your acne with toothpaste and baking soda?
If so, youre not alone.
Luckily, after a visit to a dermatologist, I was able to address the underlying issue.
Natural, at-home remedies are not always better.
DIY to go viral
The number of DIY skin-care recipes on the internet is overwhelming.
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Lets dive into a few of these issues.
Are preservatives really harmful?
A lot of people turn to DIY solutions out of a fear of harmful ingredients in skin-care products.
Take preservatives, for example.
Preservatives are not inherently harmful, says Dr. Yadav.
In fact, preservatives are necessary to check that that beauty products remain safe to use over time.
What we really want to see is innovation and testing to find newer preservatives that are safer.
But just because an ingredient is natural does not mean it cant be potent.
Some recent trends includelemon juice to brighten armpitsandcoffee groundsto fight signs of aging.
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Acidic ingredients can cause severe irritation.
As an added complexity, every skin and hair care remedy, whether natural or lab-produced, has caveats.
But if you are prone to dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, she warns, oils can make it worse.
Can DIY be done safely?
Despite the dangers of DIY, it can be done more safely.
Its important to avoid applying anything highly acidic directly to your skin.
Some DIY recipes are totally harmless, especially when they contain gentle ingredients and are not stored.
If youre having any skin-related issues, its best to consult a dermatologist before diving into natural remedies.
In general, its wise stay away from internet-trending concoctions.
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