DIY skincare tips has become a trend since almost everyone thinks using home available ingredients or natural ingredients yields faster results than manufactured products. For the fact that some ingredients are contained in the manufactured products doesn’t make it any more effective and just because an item is natural doesn’t mean it’s all good when it comes to your skin.

Homemade concoction aren’t as good as the manufactured, tested products though some can be beneficial to your skin to an extent but it’s best to minimize the use. Since they don’t have preservatives in them, it’s easy for microbes to have access to them thereby causing a skin breakout. Here are some ingredients you should be mindful of if you’re considering a DIY skincare.

1• Eggs

People use eggs to tighten and redefine their skin pores and also to make their skin glow. The protein in egg whites can increase your skin elasticity and skin tone but did you know egg whites contain salmonella, a bacteria that’s a key factor of food poisoning. Skin infections caused by salmonella are rare but you wouldn’t want to risk it.

2• Baking soda

Using baking soda for acne treatment or exfoliation can be pretty much harmful to your skin. Baking soda is an alkaline substance that has a pH of 9. Using an alkaline substance of that much concentration can cause a skin irritation and even inflame the skin.

3• Lemon

You should stick to using lemons for juices or teas, anywhere close to your skin is a no-no. Lemons are natural lightening agents with a pH of 2, that’s very acidic. This acidic property, can cause it to burn your skin, and make the skin protective barrier to wear off. If it’s used on a skin surface exposed to the sun, it makes your skin discoloured, blistered and even leads to hyperpigmentation.

4• Toothpaste

When you use a toothpaste for acne treatment, it can reduce the inflammation temporarily but you should avoid using it and settle for better products. Some toothpastes contain hydrogen peroxide and baking soda which cause irritation and discolouration of the skin.

5• Cinnamon

Cinnamon is best for making pastries and though it has some antibacterial benefits but it isn’t so good for your skin. It causes a burning sensation, redness and some other kinds of irritation.

6• Apple cider vinegar

If you use ACV as a cleanser or toner and it works for you, it’s best if you dilute it to reduce it’s acidic concentration. Honestly, try to stay clear from ACV. It causes burns and skin irritation and with long term usage, it will eventually corrode your skin due to it’s acidic property.

7• Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is can be good for hair treatment as it hydrates the hair and a nice remedy for dry split ends. When it comes to the face, that’s a bad choice. It clogs your skin pores, making room for bacterial growth and can result to face full of acne.

If you want to go for a DIY skincare, you should try doing your homework first maybe ask a dermatologist about it and be cautious of the ingredients you’re going to use~