8 Signs Your Skin Products Are Secretly Damaging Your Face

Intense burning or stinging when using a product for the first time

Whether it’s a cleanser, lotion, or mask—no skin-care product should cause burning or stinging. “This is often a sign that you’re allergic to it,” explains S. Manjula Jegasothy, MD, dermatologist and founder of Miami Skin Institute. Also known as contact dermatitis, this reaction is your skin’s defense mechanism to shield itself from the offending ingredient, whether it’s a fragrance, preservatives, or other additives. “Some enzyme and acid-based masks can cause mild stinging of the skin for about a minute, but, if your skin feels like it’s on fire, do not suffer in the name of beauty—wash it off!” says Alan J. Parks, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of DermWarehouse. “You’re either allergic to something in the product or your skin is simply too sensitive for whatever it contains.” These are rules you must follow if you have sensitive skin.

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8 Signs Your Skin Products Are Secretly Damaging Your Face Health – Reader's Digest