While parabens might not affect your friend's dry skin – it may leave your skin red, irritated, and congested by the next morning.😖😒😦🙁
Skincare is not one-size-fits-all‼️
1️⃣ Coconut oil, a rich source of hydrating triglycerides like oleic, linoleic acid and lauric acid, when applied on acne-prone skin, can block the pores, trapping dirt, sebum and dead cells inside.
2️⃣ Lanolin is an oily, waxy substance derived from sheep wool. It helps to retain moisture, but is also known to clog pores, triggering a cycle of what is called comedonal acne or flesh-coloured papules.
3️⃣ Algae extract might show up as plankton extract or carrageenan on an ingredient list, and while it might balance sebum production and act as an anti-inflammatory product, it can be comedogenic, so it could cause whiteheads and blackheads.
4️⃣ Isopropyl myristate/Isopropyl palmitate – commonly found in anti-aging creams – help to strengthen the skin barrier and help the moisture stay locked in. However, it has strong comedogenic properties and can cause breakouts.
5️⃣ Parabens – used as preservatives in skincare formulas – may not directly aggravate your acne but they stimulate oestrogen in the body, which in turn can contribute to breakouts.
6️⃣ Synthetic perfumes are a major source of skin allergies that can cause inflammation and irritation. Be wary of things like essential oils and natural fragrance in addition to synthetic perfumes.
7️⃣ SD Alcohol 40, Denatured Alcohol, Ethanol, and Isopropyl Alcohol- When used in toners and exfoliating products, these specific forms of alcohol become drying and irritating to the overall health of the skin.
Don't forget to readthelabels on your cosmetics and personalcareproducts 👨🔬💯
