The Dangers of Multiple Skin Care Products
Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by admin in Acne Myths
Skin care and skin conditions can leave even the veteran consumer dazed and confused, so what is to be done? Questions abound, from “Which is the cheapest?” to “Which is the most effective?” However, no matter which at which stage you are in the decision process, making rash decisions (pardon the pun) and mixing products can be very dangerous.
Products are available for nearly every skin condition, including psoriasis, acne, rosacea, itchy skin, dry skin, and eczema. For those who have multiple conditions, careful consideration needs to be taken as to the proper treatment.
In a similar analogy, mixing cleaning chemicals is dangerous, given that the individual components could react. The very same occurs with skin products. Within a cream, soap, or face wash, the ingredients are carefully chosen and pH-balanced. By mixing two different products together, their ingredients could combine with disastrous results.
The pH-balance refers to the relative acidic or alkali concentration within a chemical. By offsetting this balance, burns or scarring could occur, and could even be permanent. On the other end of the spectrum, acne or a rash could occur, that while not as serious, is still very embarrassing.
When it comes to a product that won’t hurt your skin, and can even reverse the effects of a damaging mishap, aloe is your best bet. Aloe is an incredibly soothing plant with short, spiky leaves, each filled with a cooling gel. This gel is noted for general burn and sunburn relief, but can also make skin look healthy and beautiful.
In fact, aloe contains 200 active compounds, 20 essential minerals, 18 amino acids, 75 nutrients, and 12 vitamins. Aloe can be purchased by itself in a pure gel form, or when buying other skin care products, look for aloe in the top three ingredients.
Want the four key tips to great skin? Here you go!
#1: Moisturizing
#2: Exfoliation
#3: Cleansing
#4: Protection
In greater detail, here are tips to keep skin looking great for life:
Avoid cleansers that foam up.
Don’t smoke, as not only will smoking result in a disgusting yellow tinge to the skin, but will also facilitate wrinkling.
Get loads of sleep, a minimum of eight hours. There’s a reason they call it “beauty sleep.”
Stay away from products with alcohol, as it will cause skin to dry out.
Drink the recommended amount of water each day, about eight 8oz glasses.
Try not to mix skin care products unless it is allowed on the package or until you’ve consulted with a dermatologist.
Stay away from products with artificial agents, such as sodium laurel sulfates.
Don’t use soap to cleanse skin; it will disrupt the natural pH, which can lead to acne and other conditions.
Skin is the body’s largest organ, so it deserves the most amount of care. Proper skin care will not only lead to a beautiful, youthful appearance, but lead to a big self-confidence boost as well.
