Never Put These 11 Things on Your Face (They Age You Faster)

Never put this on your face! Even natural ingredients can cause skin problems if misused. In this video, I’ll share 11 things you should never put on your face. To achieve healthy, clear skin, avoid these common skincare mistakes.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. On top of the skin, especially the face, is the acid mantle. This acidic, protective barrier houses millions of microbes that protect you.

Putting the wrong products on your skin can negatively affect this environment, leading to redness, rashes, acne, dry skin, and other skin problems.

Avoid the following 11 products that ruin your skin!

1. Apple cider vinegar
ACV is too acidic for the skin. It can cause irritation and redness. If you want to use it on your skin, dilute one teaspoon into 8 ounces of water.

2. Lemon juice
Don’t put lemon juice on your face or hair! It contains a phytochemical that can cause problems when you’re exposed to sunlight.

3. Essential oils
Some essential oils, such as cedarwood and tea tree oil, are simply too strong for the skin.

4. Bergamot
Combining bergamot with sun exposure can cause skin inflammation.

5. Baking soda
With a pH of 9, baking soda is too alkaline for the skin. It can damage the acidic environment, compromising the beneficial microbes on the skin.

6. Toothpaste
Harsh ingredients like peroxide and fluoride should not be used on your skin.

7. Rubbing alcohol
Alcohol kills the microbes on the surface of your skin. This can allow the overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria. Many creams and lotions contain alcohol, so be sure to check the ingredients of your skin care products.

8. Hydrogen peroxide
This is effective for removing stains on the teeth and for cleaning, but it's not suitable for use on the face.

9. Hair dye
Hair dye used for your eyebrows and eyelashes can be very dangerous to your eyes.

10. Topical steroids
Redness, irritation, and flakiness are often treated with topical steroids without second thought. Topical steroids stop the growth of skin cells and the production of collagen.

11. Exfoliating scrubs
Frequent use of exfoliating scrubs can scrub off the microbiome of your face.

It’s beneficial to get a filter for your shower head to reduce skin exposure to chlorine and fluoride. Opt for makeup that is free of chemicals and fragrance!