There are some great skincare DIYs and hacks out there, but according to the experts, there
are also a lot of things that should never go anywhere near your face
How many times have you run out of facial moisturizer and decided to just use some body lotion
In a pinch, it's fine, right? Well, probably, but routinely lathering your face with lotion that's designed for your
body is a big fat nope because it can lead to blocked pores
If you've been relying on body lotion for your whole body, you should look for moisturizers
specifically designed for your face. A good moisturizer will give you the key ingredients
your skin needs to feel clean and hydrated. Just what should you be using to wash your face
As a kid, you may have used a handy-dandy bar of soap. As an adult, however, that's not the best
idea. Zoe D. Drelos, a clinical associate professor of dermatology in North Carolina
explained to Fox News, cleansing the skin is a fine balance between balancing the skin's hygiene
and leaving substances that are integral for the functioning of the skin
According to dermatologist Ellen Marmer, bar soap utilizes chemicals that are both tough on the skin
and unnatural. The result is, quote, rough, dry, and itchy skin. How hot do you take your showers? Chances are, probably too hot
Sejal Shah a dermatologist in New York City explained to Women Health that the best shower temperature for your skin is around lukewarm Most experts agree that water below a temperature of 110 degrees is best
Shaw explained, The internet abounds with egg white mask concoctions
There's so many that you could make the assumption that they're completely safe. Not so
New York dermatologist Doris Day told CNN, You have to be careful with the egg white mask because egg whites sometimes have salmonella
Although you cannot get salmonella from just putting egg whites on your skin, the chances of you accidentally ingesting egg whites exists
Consequently, your chance of getting salmonella is increased. Skincare and beauty companies can get out of listing their products' ingredients by claiming
they contain trade secrets, and they can also sell the secrecy to you via miracle creams
Nevertheless, you shouldn't buy into the scheme. Dermatologist Jeffrey Fromowitz explained to Reader's Digest
never use products that do not list out their ingredients. You must know what you are putting on your skin
You could be lathering your face with an ingredient you shouldn't even be putting on your face
That's why it's best to speak with your dermatologist who can give you suggestions that are, quote
specifically tailored for your skin type and problem. When the last time you cleaned your eyeglasses You wash your face every day but your glasses That seems a bit much As it turns out that exactly what you should be doing Dirty eyeglasses hanging around on your face are
a big no-no. Karen Gladstone, an optometrist in Lawrence, Massachusetts, explained her reasons to
Oprah magazine. Much like your phone, your glasses are a breeding ground for bacteria
not to mention oil and dirt. The nosepiece is especially susceptible because it makes the most
contact with your skin. If you've ever had a breakout along the bridge of your nose
your glasses were likely the culprit. Gladstone recommends rinsing your glasses every day under
warm running water with a little bit of dish soap. To preserve your lenses, dry your glasses with a
microfiber of soft cotton cloth. Chemical peels used to be something you could only receive from
professionals. The name may sound harsh, but chemical peels in and of themselves are not
actually bad. In fact, they're really good for your skin. It's the at-home variety you
need to watch out for." Dermatologist Angela Lamb told Health that people sometimes end up purchasing medical-grade
chemical peels, which are way too strong for a DIY peel. The results can lead to, quote
"...long-term scarring and discoloration." Raise your hand if you get your eyebrows waxed on a regular basis. You're not alone. There's
just nothing quite like having perfect brows." That said wax is not the recommended method to achieving them Jennifer McGregor a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology explained to Insider hot wax adheres to your skin and pulls off a layer along with the hair
If you use retinoids or exfoliants regularly, it could even cause you to blister, burn
scab, or scar. Ouch! Thankfully, there is an abundance of other options to get your ideal eyebrows, including
laser hair removal, threading, and good old-fashioned tweezing. You probably wouldn't dare to drink an expired glass of milk, but would you use expired makeup
Well, there's good reason to toss your old skincare products and cosmetics
Jeremy Brower, a clinical assistant professor, explained to Reader's Digest that when products
expire, the active ingredients within them become inactive, which means the product will
no longer work the way it was intended. Even if your expired products look and seem fine
they could still cause skin irritation. If you find products with an expiration date in the very near future, that means they've
already been sitting around and aging on the store shelves, and definitely among the things
you should never put on your face. Brouwer also recommends setting up calendar reminders on your phone to alert you when
your products are near expiration. So if you can't remember the last time you wore that Barbie pink lipstick, you may want
to take a peek in your makeup bag and get tossing