How To Tell If A Skin Care Product Is Bad For You

Skin is known to be the body's largest organ and it's also the most demanding; it requires close attention and extensive care, more so than any other organ. This is why maintaining a skincare routine that allows you to clean your pores, hydrate, and moisturize your skin is crucial. While some might swear by certain products, others might experience negative reactions from using them. Mixing and matching different products until you find the perfect skincare routine for your skin type is a convoluted process. Sometimes, it's even harder to decipher different skin types' reactions to your routine and the reason behind every reaction.

That's why we have put a brief guide on different reactions that might mean that your beauty products are doing more harm than good.

Breaking Out Or Purging?

Regardless of the tons of positive reviews, sometimes when we start using a product that is potentially good for our skin, it starts to flare up. Breaking out right after you start a new product might be the result of more than one cause; it's either an indication of how bad this product is for your skin or that your skin is purging. Purging is defined by an adjustment period your skin must undergo to be healthier. However, this period only lasts for a short time. If you notice that your skin is still breaking out after a while of trying out new products, then you should take this as a clear sign to ditch these products behind. Facial serums, for instance, are extremely important and beneficial to the skin in so many ways; yet sometimes they can cause your skin to purge in the first few days of using them. If you visit this site, you will find that facial serums don't only have anti-aging properties, but they can also literally give you new skin by clearing out any annoying acne scars, black spots, or discoloration you might be suffering from. This is why you shouldn't be quick to dismiss facial serums until you test them out and see the results yourself.

Tingling, Slight Stinging, Or Severe Burning

While purging might be normal, and even a good sign, burning sensations regardless of their severity levels, should be an obvious signal that you must stop whichever product you have been using. Slight tingling at the begging of using some beauty products is fine, but it's definitely not a normal sign should the problem persist in terms of stinging or burning after several days of using them. Harsh facial scrubs, for example, can easily trigger irritation and inflammation in sensitive skin. Even normal skin types should steer away from these products as they might cause microtears that speed up aging and welcome with open arms acne, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Flaky And Ashy Skin 

Dry skin is caused by the lack of water particles in skin cells. Flakes are usually caused by two potential factors. The first is that you might be using a harsh cleanser that doesn't suit your skin. Cleansers and toners should be alcohol-free and suitable for your skin type to effectively clean your skin without causing any complications. The second reason is that you might have picked the wrong type of moisturizer or you are not hydrating your skin enough. Some people are under the wrong impression that their oily skin doesn't need to be hydrated or moisturized, but this common misconception might cause your skin to start producing more sebum that blocks your pores. To avoid this problem, you need to pick the right moisturizer that suits your skin type whether it's dry, oily or a combination of both.

Discoloration And Tan Pigmentation

Tanning is already harmful to our skin. However, if you must go outdoors in the sunlight, then you should be extra careful with the type of sunblock you are wearing. Ineffective sun protection can lead to the appearance of freckles, brown spots, or even sunburn. Usually, the area around the mouth is the fastest one to show a reaction; you might notice that your skin is starting to show some dark spots and discoloration in this area. You need to pick a powerful sunblock that is suitable for your skin type and offers you the right protection you need against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays to prevent these issues from flaring up.

Creating the perfect skincare routine for you is a trial and error process that requires patience and close attention to how your skin is reacting. Before deciding on the suitable products for your skin, you need to ensure that they match your skin type and that you are applying them in chronological order from products with lighter textures to heavier ones.