At home skincare and beautification routines are becoming the next big thing, despite the trend of self-isolation. To give the skin a more fresh and natural radiance, cooking ingredients are utilised on the face. DIY skin care routines are becoming increasingly popular, and there are additional benefits to using fresh items from your own kitchen. While there are many items that are good for you, such as fruits and vegetables, there are some substances that you should avoid so that your skin doesn't respond poorly.

1. Baking soda and toothpaste

While using toothpaste to treat acne is a hack we've all picked up from Pinterest and prominent models, dermatologists and skin experts advise against it, preferring to treat acne with creams and treatments. Because both toothpaste and baking soda irritate and create skin inflammation.

2. Vinegar       

The acidity and pH level of this substance make it a toner for many people, however dermatologists advise against putting it on the skin because the smell is both unpleasant and long-lasting. Irritation, sunburn, chemical burn, and skin depigmentation are all possible side effects.

3. Spices

Spices like cinnamon, cloves, chilli powder, and others, aside from Tumeric, are known to irritate the skin and should be avoided. If you want to use any of them in DIY projects, it's best to run a spot test first, wait for the results, and then proceed with caution.

4.Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil for skincare has been advocated by many people. However, because everyone's skin is different, they shouldn't all do the same thing. Vegetable oil can cause dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, lichenoid dermatitis, and other skin conditions.

5.Lemon

The vitamin C content of lemon is very high. It should not, however, be utilised in masks made at home. Citric acid is present, which may irritate sensitive skin. Phytophotodermatitis can occur when lemon juice is applied to the face, according to Healthline. Citrus fruits trigger this type of skin reaction. Sunburn is also a possibility while using lemon juice.