From raw garlic to pepper, domestic skin treatments can cause burns, itching or worse

Just because something is edible does not mean it’s sure for the skin

When you sail on social networks, it is difficult not to see influencers, for the search for the pantry in search of “natural” beauty solutions: sodium bicarbonate, garlic garlic sticks, cayenne pepper masks that promise to close the pores and eliminate the opaque appearance of the skin.

The appeal is obvious. Why pay a cream tested by dermatologists when the common ingredients have antimicrobial or exfoliating properties? But what seems sensible into a 30 second video can turn into painful and sometimes dangerous catastrophes when home.

Just because something is edible does not mean it’s safe for the skin. Garlic, pepper, saffron and their neighbors on the spices shelf can contain powerful bioactive compounds, but in a rough form they are not refined, unstable and often very aggressive for the delicate acid cloak that protects human skin.

Professional cosmetic chemicals isolate biologically active plant compounds, purify them and mix them in precision calibrated doses, suitable for the natural pH skin. A spoonful of cayenna pepper or a pinch of sodium bicarbonate does not offer this check. The diffusion of pantry dust on the face can cause chemical burns, rashes or long -term damage.

Concentration is the first obstacle. A teaspoon of bicarbonate sodium, for example, has nothing in common with a safety detergent that can contain less than 1% of sodium bicarbonate balanced by acid humidity and humidity and acidic ingredients.

Likewise, a pinch of pepper of Cayenna raw provides an unpredictable dose of capsaicin, the spicy molecule that dermatologists wear in the creams for nervous pain, but only in strictly controlled concentrations.

The spices of pure cuisine are also with their microorganisms: they are agricultural products developed in bulk. Once mixed with water or oil to create a mask, they can become bacterial broths, causing infections rather than a healthy shine.

Sodium bicarbonate: more alkaline than the skin can manage

Sodium bicarbonate illustrates how an “harmless” basic product can quickly change skin chemistry. Famous on the Internet for its soft and anti -infungal antibacterial properties, the baking soda is actually alkaline.

Normal skin is in the acid strip from 4.5 to 5.5. Apply a thick alkaline pasta and pH fires, disturbing beneficial microbes and causing irritation and rash.

Human studies show that a baking soda pasta does not alleviate the itching or redness of psoriasis. In children, the bathrooms with sodium bicarbonate for rash caused hypocal metabolic alkalosis (low levels of potassium in the blood), leading to convulsions and coma.

Some influencers say that the same folder that relieves burns is safe, but it can be dangerous. There are reports of sodium bicarbonate that cause serious damage to the skin, such as Burns deep And even tissue death – if applied to wound or wound skin.

Even more alarming are publications that promote sodium bicarbonate as home therapy, based on the theory that “neutralizes” the acidity of the tumor. High oral doses have disturbed the heart rate and caused deaths.

Garlic: ancient medicine, modern annoying

Garl folklore as a “natural antibiotic” is not better. The raw garlic cloves are rich in sulfur compounds that behave like caustic chemicals. The direct application produced allergic or irritating dermatitis and even third degree burns on the lips and eyelids.

Any scars can last longer than the spine that should heal.

The research on alricin, a compound of natural garlic, are promising as an antimicrobial agent and cardiac-poetive protection that help to reduce blood pressure, reduce inflammation and prevent heart disease. But this study used purified extracts in laboratory conditions, not a clove of garlic rubbed directly on the skin.

Pimsas: Capsaicin is not a beauty makeup

Peppers have an even greater risk. Capsaicin is authorized to cream for nervous pain, but also pharmacists warn the risk of burns, redness and swelling. Obviously, there are no pharmacists in domestic kitchens.

The cooks that manage peppers daily can develop Hunan’s hand, an intensely painful and burning dermatitis. However, some beauty tricks still recommend pepper masks of Cayenna to shine. The capsaicin transported by the air or applied topically in the eyes, causing involuntary spasms and prolonged exposure can cause permanent lesions in the cornea.

The inhalation of dust causes access to cough and, over time, pulmonary inflammation. Since capsaicin penetrates the skin, repeated use can damage peripheral nerve fibers – decreasing their ability to feel warm or pain – e stop normal blood flowWhich can lead to irritation of the fabrics, delay healing or increase sensitivity. It can also influence blood pressure, especially in people with underlying health problems.

A notorious example highlighted the danger: a woman suffered from vaginal burns after using, unknowingly, a tampon contaminated with pepper spray that has leaked in her bag. Senape powder can also cause second degree burns when applied incorrectly.

Culette of seasoning: spots, burns, dermatitis

The softest condiments are not so harmless. Cinnamon is a popular product to increase lips, but dermatologists document contact dermatitis and chemical burns. Bright “bright” ginger masks leave many users with red and irritated skin.

Carnation nails oil, promoted as a spot remedy, caused caustic lesions. Safron can cause allergic eruptions, while turmeric curcumin, celebrated online for its anti -inflammatory benefits, often causes bright yellow dermatitis and spots that remain for days.

Dermatologists recommend testing any new product on the skin, even “pure” essential oils inside the arm for 48 hours.

Even the powdered spices spread: an exfoliating of cinnamon can fill the air with irritating powder that deposits itself in the eyes or in the airways, allowing you to sneeze and with pain instead of radiant.

Respect your barrier

Dermatologists underline the importance of protecting the skin barrier: the products for cleaning and soft moisturizing creams with a balanced pH help to maintain the acid cloak defends from germs. The doctor or pharmacist can guide you on proven plant ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera or colloidal oats, which offer skin benefits without causing burning.

The next time an influencer encourages you to “abandon chemicals” or promote “clean beauty” and use skin care products made with natural ingredients, remember that everything is chemical. Some belong to the dinner dish, but few belong to your face.

Adam Taylor He is an anatomy teacher at Lancaster University

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