Beware of masks opaque
anti blackheads
Blackhead masks, which are very popular on social networks, do not comply with French standards and seem to be the cause of many undesirable effects.
So-called "black" masks, which aim to fight blackheads, have become a real phenomenon on social networks. But many reactions such as irritations, burns, and allergies have been reported by users, alerting the Federation of Beauty Companies (Febea).
The organization explains in a press release that it has "procured the most popular products for verifying label compliance through an online sales platform. These would be the following masks: "Black Mask" from One1x, "Suction Black Mask" from Cidbest, and "Purifying Peel-off Mask" from Buoceans. None of them would comply with European labeling standards. Febea also mentions "inconsistencies between the list of ingredients and the information on the shelf life of the product". While all three products were purchased from French sites, they would be manufactured in China and none of them are labeled in French, "which is mandatory". The actual composition of the masks in question has not been studied, but according to Pr Martine Bagot, head of the dermatology department at the Saint-Louis hospital, "these reactions must be caused by an irritant product in the mask and not an allergen".
Glue and coal
Some Youtubeuses go further and make their masks themselves. The recipe seems to be simple: a mixture of white glue for children and activated vegetable carbon powder. A natural component that helps eliminate waste from the skin, used in many cosmetic products, carbon does not seem to be a problem. But the glue, which contains solvents and irritating substances, can cause irritation and allergic reactions. In addition, many users add a mint extract, which is an additional irritant.
At first glance, the mixture seems to be effective. In reality, it literally scrapes the skin of the users by destroying the skin barrier. Once applied, the mixture can heat up, burn and be difficult to remove. The face then becomes more irritable and dry in the long term. The skin can no longer fulfill its primary function: to prevent the penetration of microbes and the evaporation of the water it contains.
Recognize an authorized product
"Some people have oily skin due to excess sebum production. It can sometimes be ugly if it is a big comedo, but you should not fix it with ultra-greasing mirrors" advises Pr Bagot.
The best solution to get rid of its blackheads remains a daily cleaning with a mild soap and the use of a keratolytic cream. This allows the skin to take off and thus eliminate the excess keratin which tends to grease the skin. "It is preferable to make a treatment against acne or a skin cleansing at the dermatologist's," advises Pr Bagot..
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