22d ago in 🧴Formulations
5 dangerous mistakes DIY skincare beginners often make
1. Playing Mad Scientist With Preservatives
You whip up a lovely batch of lotion, leave it on the counter for days, and whoops, you forgot the preservative. Cue bacteria growing faster than mold on last week’s forgotten leftovers. Without proper preservatives, your product is basically a breeding ground for things you don’t want on your skin. Always research the right preservative for water-based products!
2. Mixing “All-Natural” Ingredients Without Knowing Their Potency
Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. Essential oils? They’re like the vodka of skincare – strong, concentrated, and very easy to overdo. Slapping undiluted essential oils on your skin can lead to irritation, burns, or allergic reactions. Dilute like your skin depends on it – because it does!
3. Guessing Measurements Instead of Using Scales
“Eh, close enough” might work in the kitchen, but when it comes to skincare, eyeballing measurements can lead to disastrous outcomes. Your skin isn’t a fan of unpredictability. Get yourself a digital scale and measure in grams for consistent, safe formulations.
4. Not Understanding pH Levels
If you’re out here just blending ingredients without checking the pH, your skin might be screaming. pH is crucial – too high or too low can mess up your skin’s barrier, leading to irritation, dryness, or breakouts. Invest in pH strips and make sure your formulations are skin-friendly!
5. Skipping Patch Tests Because You’re Impatient
We get it – you made your product, and now you want to bathe in it. But skipping a patch test is like jumping into a pool without checking if there’s water. Even the best ingredients can cause reactions. Patch test on a small area and wait 24 hours before using a new product all over your face or body.
Avoid these pitfalls, and your DIY skincare journey will be much smoother!
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5 dangerous mistakes DIY skincare beginners often make
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