Don't get me wrong, I think the explosion of DIY beauty tutorials—from fingernail designs to complicated French braids—is exciting. But not all products should be incorporated under the "Do-It-Yourself" umbrella. Specifically, I'm talking about facial products. Here at GR8/SKN, we don't cook up our products in some haphazard RV kitchen—a la Breaking Bad. Our products are the result of careful R&D, so unless you have a degree in biochemistry and a fully-tricked out laboratory, we advise against concocting your own masks, scrubs, and acne treatments.
Masks: If you look at your favorite over-the-counter facial mask, you'll probably see some ingredients that you have in your pantry. Watch out! The formulations of commercial masks are carefully determined so as to avoid harmful ingredient interactions.
Scrubs: Just look on Pinterest and you're likely to find no fewer than a dozen different face scrubs. The problem? Using granular sugar crystals—or ground-up nut shells for that matter—as exfoliates is a bad idea. Scraping off layers of your skin is only going to cause scarring and possible infection.
Acne-Treatments: Toothpaste to clear up zits? A tried-and-true way to pop a pimple? The trouble with at-home acne treatments is that the conditions are rarely sanitized. You may find that your efforts backfire when you unknowingly invite even more bacteria to take up residence under your skin.
So next time you're feeling crafty, Google a new brownie recipe instead—or go paint some mason jars. Leave skincare to the professionals; your epidermis will thank you!
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