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DIY Skincare

What are the risks of DIY skincare?

DIY skincare comes with a lot of risks, from contamination to skin irritation. By understanding the main risks of DIY skincare and what brings them about, you can make safer choices. Contamination & infections. The most common and serious issue with

Is DIY skincare effective?

Most DIY skincare isn’t particularly effective, especially in comparison to commercially made products. The majority of homemade skincare recipes don’t include ingredients or combinations of ingredients that can impact the skin in a meaningful way. T

Any DIY skincare safety tips?

For all of the reasons we’ve mentioned above, we’d advocate avoiding DIY skincare altogether. In the best-case scenario, you can expect minor skin benefits that don’t surpass even the cheapest products. In the worst-case scenario, you can severely da