There are a ton of myths when it comes to skin care. People now more than ever are worried about how they look. Skin is the first thing that will show your age. Though if you aren’t careful, you could do more harm than good. Here are 3 things to not put on your face.

3 Things to Not Put on Your Face

 

People will put just about anything on their face if it means that they will look younger. Here are a few things to avoid.

1. Petroleum Jelly

This product has long been a staple in beauty routines. This is with good reason, your skin on your face does get thinner and less elastic as you age. This can lead to dryness.

It’s important to moisturize your skin. But, thick moisturizers and petroleum jelly have no water in it. It doesn’t evaporate and creates a barrier to lock in skin’s existing moisture.

If you really want to use it, do it after a shower when your skin is damp.

2. Alcohol Based Products

Products that contain alcohol can dry out your skin. If you overuse it, it can lead to inflammation and breakdown of the skin.

Specific types of alcohols to look out for are isopropyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol.

3. Baking Soda

Beauty experts sing baking soda’s praises as a natural facial scrub and skin brightener.

To be fair, it is a great product.

Though you should never use it too much or scrub too hard. It can dry you out more. You need to dilute it when you use it.

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