5 Face Mask Ingredients that are Harmful to the Skin

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Skin care use face mask it has been done a lot because it can help brighten, moisturize, and reduce wrinkles.

However, not all face masks are safe. It is important to know the composition contained in it and adjust it to your skin type (normal, sensitive, acne).

The harmful ingredients of face masks can cause problems such as redness, irritation, acne, itching, and dry skin.

The following is a list of harmful ingredients that should be avoided in skin care products or skincare.

1. Paraben

Parabens are chemicals that have been widely used as preservatives in beauty products so they don’t cause bacteria or fungi.

The most common and frequently used types of parabens are: methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben.

Pay attention to face masks that contain parabens, because they can trigger allergic reactions such as rashes, dry scaly skin, or a burning sensation.

2. Alcohol

Several face masks shaped sheet mask, cream, or gel using alcohol as one of the ingredients.

Long-term use of face masks that contain alcohol is feared to damage the protective surface of the skin. The reason is, the substances contained in alcohol can erode the skin, including reducing natural oil levels so that it has the potential to make the skin dry and feel sore.

3. Benzoyl peroxide

The content of benzoyl peroxide is often found in face masks for acne skin because the active substance is able to kill the bacteria that cause acne. However, benzoyl peroxide is one of the most dangerous face masks.

Although it is useful for removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and acne, excessive use of benzoyl peroxide is not recommended. If the acne has subsided, then stop using it.

Reported Healthline, overuse can dry out the skin with extreme redness and peeling.

4. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

Illustration. Sodium lauryl sulfate It is also one of the ingredients in face masks that are harmful to the skin. (Istockphoto/Lacheev)- –

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is often found in skincare products such as face masks wash-off, because it gives the impression of being more abrasive because of its very strong cleaning power.

This mask with SLS content has bad effects that can last for a long time, such as skin problems, eye irritation, to the lungs.

Besides being not good for skin health, the use of SLS is also considered detrimental to the environment because the foam produced can damage aquatic organisms.

5. Fragrance

Owners of sensitive skin should avoid the type of face mask that contains fragrance or fragrance.

Fragrance is a mixture of aromatic ingredients with a certain fragrance that creates a more pleasant smell in the product skincare.

Refers to American Academy of Dermatology, fragrance can be a cause of contact dermatitis on the skin with an allergic reaction.

Although there are still many types of dangerous face masks on the market, there are not a few manufacturers skincare currently that has prioritized natural ingredients as its ingredients. For example, the use of organic materials such as essential oils which are safer on the skin has been widely found today.

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