As ladies in a bid to be beautiful, have a smooth face, get rid of acne, etc, you apply a lot of things that you forget that there are certain things you should never put on your face.
Looking good is good business when you are doing and using the right things. Always be careful of what you apply not just on your face, but on your skin as well because every part of you matters. So here are 10 things you should never put on your face;
Paraben
Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and research has shown that they are not good for the skin. Through the use of paraben, the skin can get brittle, cracked, painful, swollen, develop rashes, and several other problems. It may even result in contact dermatitis, which is a serious type of skin inflammation characterized by rashes, blisters, and burning skin. Parabens may cause the skin to age faster which is something a lot of people do not want. So ensure to check the label of your cosmetics products to know if paraben is present in the ingredients, if it is, don use it. This is one of the things you should never put on your face.
Body Lotion
At times, some people make use of body lotion on the face when they run out of face cream, but this is not good at all because body lotion is thicker and can lead to redness or discoloration, dryness, acne, and irritation if applied on the face.
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Sugar
Seeing sugar on this list will make some people scream out loud but yes, sugar is one of the things you should never put on the face why because if applied carelessly or pressed too hard, it can be abrasive on the face and cause dryness. This doesn’t take away its exfoliating properties when made as a scrub but balance is key.
Hot Water
No matter the skin irritation you have hot water can and is never the cure. Yes, the steam from hot water is good but not the hot water directly on the face.
Lemon
Enriched with Vitamin C, lemon is indeed good for health. But applying raw lemon slices or lemon juice to your face may cause more harm than good. Psoralen, a chemical found in lemon makes your skin sensitive to light. So, going out under the sun, after using lemon, may irritate your skin. This may also result in a chemical burn.
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Toothpaste
A lot of DIYs have stated that toothpaste is good for the face, but try to avoid applying it on your face because it causes dryness and can cause irritation on the face.
Hair Spray
No matter the irritation on your skin, hair spray is one of the things you should never put on your face because it will only cause more problems.
Waxes
Facial skin is much softer and more delicate as compared to the rest of the body. So, while waxing can be a great option for body hair removal, such is not the case for facial hair. In fact, it may lead to ingrown hair, sensitivity to the sun, rashes, and in some cases, scarring as well.
Baking Soda
While it’s generally not harmful, baking soda can irritate the skin. Most people don’t know they are sensitive to baking soda until they start applying it directly to their skin.
Coconut Oil
This is for people with oily skin; coconut oil is viscous, which is why the skin on our face takes time to absorb it. This leads to the oil clogging your pores, leading to breakouts and acne. So, if you are keen on using oils on your face, use olive oil, but in limited quantities.
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