You might be thinking of trying a new DIY skincare recipe or might have tried one already while self-isolating yourself at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hope you didn't end up harming your skin. Do-it-yourself (DIY) skin-care tips and recipes are becoming increasingly popular now during the lockdown, with people looking for easily accessible ingredients to enhance their skin health or fix their skin issues while they are stuck at home. Making your own skin-care products with natural ingredients that are easily available at home is a productive way to use your free time and distract your mind from this stressful situation. But there are advantages and disadvantages of making skincare at home. Some DIY skincare routines can cause more harm than good if used incorrectly, said Dr Manasi Shirolikar, Head Dermatologist at Remedico.
"Yes, a notable trend during the pandemic, with all of us sitting at home, is the rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) beauty care. Due to spending more time indoors, and no events to look forward to, the focus shifted on self-care and skincare for the most. This trend has been further encouraged by the self-proclaimed beauty gurus on the internet. But not all DIY skincare routines are safe, they can cause more harm than good if used incorrectly," Dr Manasi told TheHealthSite in an exclusive email interaction.
Dr Manasi has listed some common DIY ingredients that should be avoided with reasons. These are:
Dr Manasi further added that homemade products don't have preservatives in them, and so bacteria can easily develop. For example, masks made of raw ingredients, like eggs, can contain harmful bacteria like salmonella, she noted.
Ending the interaction, Dr Manasi said, "Even though DIY skincare is tempting and fun, a dermatologist would be best suited to help one understand your skin and its concerns."
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