The dangers of mixing and matching skin care products

Some girls use very expensive creams and are reluctant to use them to apply on their necks, but if they don’t take good care of their skin they will suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. So they spray water on the moisturizing cream to increase its spreadability. In fact, there is nothing wrong with mixing and matching like this, but mixing and matching skin care products can also be harmful, and there are some taboo CPs. Come and take a look~!

The dangers of mixing and matching skin care products

It is not recommended to combine skin care products and cosmetics of different brands and with different functions, especially for skin care novices who have no knowledge of chemistry.

Cleansers, moisturizers, and essences all have their own pH values, and the acidity will affect the skin's ability to fight bacteria. However, the pH values ​​of Brand A and Brand B are mostly different, and the two will not necessarily coexist peacefully. Using them on the skin at the same time can easily lead to acne and allergies. Therefore, when it comes to skin care, you can’t just listen to what experts and internet celebrities say, you also have to act scientifically.

What can't be mixed?

Sunscreen + moisturizer can not be mixed

This mix and match is absolutely not recommended! After spending a lot of money on a sunscreen and adding some moisturizer, the sunscreen ingredients are diluted! Some "mutually killing" ingredients can make the sunscreen ingredients ineffective when mixed together. If you really need a moisturizing sunscreen, listen to Mijiang's advice and switch to a moisturizer or cream with SPF.

Milk foundation + moisturizing lotion cannot be mixed

When liquid foundation dries, adding a small amount of moisturizer sounds effective and saves money. However, the two work on the skin in completely different ways.

Most moisturizing skin care products need to penetrate our epidermis, but liquid foundation needs to stay on the surface of the skin. Therefore, mixing the two can easily clog pores, especially when they have overlapping components. Girls who are prone to acne should be careful not to get a face full of closed comedones. If your skin is really that dry, use a primer or just switch to liquid foundation. Or face cream.

Liquid foundation + sunscreen cannot be mixed

This should also be a mix and match that many girls like, however, mixing sunscreen with anything will affect its stability. The same applies to sunscreen not being mixed with lotion when applied on the face. We usually use chemical sunscreen (don't be scared when you hear the word chemical). Its active ingredients need to penetrate the surface of the skin, which is different from the role of liquid foundation which stays on the surface. The best way to use sunscreen is to treat it as the last step of your skin care regimen, rather than mixing it in with makeup and foundation.

What can be mixed?

Moisturizing cream + water

Some girls use very expensive creams and are reluctant to use them to apply on their necks, but if they don’t take good care of their skin they will suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. So they spray water on the moisturizing cream to increase its spreadability, thinking that they are good at housekeeping.

This approach is indeed correct. Adding some light mineral moisturizing spray such as Evian will not affect the effectiveness of the moisturizing cream. Water itself is a vehicle for skin care ingredients. As long as the water and cream are applied to the face quickly, there will be no problem of bacterial growth.