1. Lemon for skin
For some reason this citrus fruit is a darling ingredient for most of the DIY beauty regimes, especially for skin lightening. But here is a word of caution – DO NOT USE LEMON on your face. Yes, do not apply lemon on your skin as it is highly acidic (pH of about 2) in nature that can harm the protective barrier of the skin
When you apply lemon on skin it disrupts the natural pH of your skin, which is about 4-5, leaving it dry and causing slight irritation. And since the oil in the fruit is phototoxic, you can have rashes, discolouration and burns on your skin, which will stay for months, if exposed to the sun after its application. So, it is safe to have lemon tea rather than lemon mask!
Even though the white paste might bring temporary relief from inflammation, but it will eventually cause irritation. Once the pimples have subsided, there are chances that your skin will be left with marks and may even have discolouration. Instead opt for tea tree oil than toothpaste for pimple treatment. It’s a much safer option.
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#3. Sugar for exfoliation
One of the favourite ingredients recommended for DIY exfoliation is sugar. But beware. Those little shiny crystals will spoil your skin if you overuse them. The angular, jagged edges of sugar are too rough for your soft skin.
Exfoliating with sugar can lead to micro-tears on your skin leading to irritation, inflammation and redness. The white crystals even damage the lipid barrier of your skin making it vulnerable to dryness and flakiness. And once your skin gets irritated due to the disruption of lipid layer, your skin will take more time to heal. Thus, be careful while using sugar as an exfoliator, it may not give you the desired result.
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