What are the problems with natural beauty techniques

Many people think that "natural" means "safe and non-irritating". In fact, the probability of being misled by natural beauty techniques is no less than that of finished skin care products. Most of the core problems that everyone encounters cannot be avoided, such as whether the raw materials have hidden dangers, whether they are suitable for their skin type, and whether the effects are exaggerated.

A while ago, my best friend with dry skin fell into a trap and followed Xiaohongshu to learn how to apply fresh cucumbers on her face. The cucumbers she had just bought from the market were rinsed twice and then sliced and applied to her face. Less than two hours after the application, her cheeks turned red and a small rash developed. I went to the dermatology department at the hospital. The doctor said that it was most likely that the pesticide residue on the skin of the cucumbers had not been washed away, and the direct contact with the thin facial skin caused irritation. This is also the most common controversial point in natural beauty: some people say that they have used fresh fruits and vegetables on their face for several years without any problems, while others have a bad face as soon as they use it. Essentially, in addition to the difference in skin type and tolerance, it is more about the safety of the raw materials themselves not being properly controlled - do you think that after using it? It is "natural", but in fact it may contain residues of pesticides and ripening agents, or some natural raw materials are not suitable for direct use on the face. For example, fresh lemon with a pH value of only about 2 may cause even the skin of the wall to turn red if applied directly, let alone sensitive skin.

别以为挑对了原料就没事，适配性的坑才是大部分人踩得最多的。 Two years ago, my mother learned from the aunties in the community to use rice water to wash her face. She said that it can brighten the skin without adding any additives. She has oily skin and washed her face for half a month. Instead of brightening, her face became dull and closed, and the sallowness became worse. Later I found out that it was the starch residue in the rice water that blocked the pores, and instead added Aunt Zhang, who has dry skin in the same building, has been using it for more than half a year. She said that her face is not tight and moisturized after washing, and it is more comfortable than the facial cleanser she bought for hundreds of yuan before. It is really like honey and arsenic. There is no "pure natural formula" that is suitable for everyone.

Many people have been deceived by the exaggerated effect. For example, the brown sugar scrub that was very popular in the past few years is said to have natural particles that do not harm the skin. There is a girl next to me who uses it twice a week. After using it for three months, the blackheads are not reduced, but the pores are enlarged. When I went for a skin test, the doctor said that the particles of brown sugar are irregular prisms, which can easily scratch small invisible cuts in the cuticle when rubbed. Long-term use will destroy the supporting structure around the pores, and the blackheads will only grow longer and become more aggressive. Of course, there are also senior natural skin care practitioners who disagree with this statement, saying that as long as the intensity is controlled and used at most once a week, brown sugar scrub is much gentler than industrial scrubs. There is nothing wrong with it in itself, but the wrong thing is that the usage is too radical.

I have also tried many natural beauty tips, such as aloe vera grown at home. After cutting it, peel it and remove the yellow emodin on the surface. Only take the transparent gel in the middle, put it in the refrigerator for half an hour, and apply it after sunburn in summer. In 10 minutes, the redness fades faster than the after-sun repair essence I bought for hundreds of dollars, but the premise is that you have to make sure you are not allergic to aloe vera. Before using it, test it behind your ears for 15 minutes to make sure there is no redness or itchiness before applying it to your face, otherwise it will aggravate the allergy.

To put it bluntly, natural beauty is not a scourge, nor is it a magic medicine that can cure all diseases. Don't blindly try it with the filter of "natural is good", it is better than anything else.