Aspirin mask made at home, does it really work?

The DIY or do it at home (hence the idea of the aspirin mask) is one of the strongest trends, we cannot deny it, and in fact we are in favor of this lifestyle.But there are some issues where doing it homemade will not be the best solution.In this section the facial masks enter, the reason is very simple, these are products manufactured in laboratories, which include specific amounts of active ingredients to have a positive effect on the skin.

We decided to enter more thoroughly to explore this topic and explain why the house -made aspirin mask will not be the best option to apply on your face.

What is a mask and what are its benefits?

Before entering our main theme, we must make clear what a facial mask is.They are part of our grooming routine, which we must apply once to twice a week to have positive results in our complexion.There are many types of presentations, the most important thing is that all masks include active ingredients in high concentration to be effective on the skin.To mention some, there are those that clean in depth, those focused on hydrate or those that keep the production of sebum at bay.

Is the aspirin mask done at home effective?

We had already given the answer in our first paragraph, but we decided to approach the experts to have a more integral point of view.Dr. Sonia Ocampo Garza told us the following about the effectiveness of the masks made with aspirin: “Salicylic acid is a betahydroxy acid with exfoliating, seboregulative and antibacterial properties.Many dermatological products, mainly those for seborrheic dermatitis or acne, contain it.Salicylic acid is different from acetylsalicylic acid or aspirin.These assets are similar in their molecular structure and in the name, so some people consider them as equals, but in reality their properties are different.From here the idea of aspirin masks was born.Actually, there is no scientific evidence that shows us that this type of masks are effective in improving skin cosmetics, ”says the dermatologist.

In addition, it is important to mention that homemade masks with ingredients taken from the kitchen such as aspirin, cucumber or honey, are usually not very effective, since they do not contain the necessary amount of active ingredients to be effective on the skin.Later we explain this topic to greater depth.

Is there any risk when applying a homemade mask made of aspirin?

In general, dermatologists do not recommend applying homemade ingredients on the skin, since the side effects that they may have on our complexion are unknown.The great example is usually that of lemon, which being in contact with the sun irritates the skin.

Speaking promptly of aspirin: "There are people who are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, so it is very important that they do not use this type of masks, since they can have severe adverse reactions," says dermatologist Sonia Ocampo Garza.

Difference between a homemade mask to a laboratory

“A homemade mask is made with 100% natural ingredients of which we do not know the adequate amount of use and reaction to the skin.For its part, a mask made of beauty laboratories guarantees its effectiveness, since it went through strict tests and effectiveness certifications.If what you are looking for is use of natural products, your best option is to look for natural products made in a laboratory, ”says Lisseth Domínguez, Training Manager for Givenchy and Kenzo.

It will always be safer to apply a facial mask manufactured professionally.Especially those with PEEL OFF effect, which in addition to having a concentration of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid (basic ingredient to restore the skin), full safety is guaranteed when putting on our face.

As a summary, it is not bad to include products of natural origin, but it will always be much more effective and surely trust the care of the face to laboratories and formulas specialized in Skin Care.Undoubtedly, a greater economic investment will have to be made, but the positive results in the medium and long term will always be satisfactory and our face will appreciate it.