- PPF Points
- 2,888
Alright, DIY skincare is kinda wild, right? There’s something oddly satisfying about mixing up a gooey mess in your kitchen and slapping it on your face, pretending you’re some kind of alchemist. I’ve definitely had my moments, standing there with yogurt smeared on my nose, praying the dog doesn’t try to lick it off. Oatmeal, honey, blobs of avocado—my fridge has seen things.
Honestly, I get the hype. You know exactly what you’re putting on your skin (unless you lose track and accidentally mix up the sugar with the salt… not recommended, trust me). Plus, it’s cheap, and the process feels like a little ritual—self-care points unlocked.
But here’s the catch: DIY isn’t always the magic solution TikTok makes it seem. Some of that stuff is straight-up sketchy. Lemon juice? Yeah, sounds natural, but your skin will hate you if you get too excited. I learned that the hard way—the acid left me looking like I’d tried out for the tomato cosplay Olympics. Baking soda on your face is another internet myth that’ll just annoy your skin barrier. Sometimes “natural” means “you’re about to be real itchy.”
And don’t even get me started on shelf life. Those cute glass jars of brown mush turn questionable really fast. Bacteria is not your friend (unless you’re into impromptu breakouts or mystery rashes, then hey, live your truth).
For me, DIY is more of a treat-yourself moment, not the backbone of my routine. A fun experiment when I’m bored—or too broke for Sephora—but if I’m looking to actually fix my skin? Yeah, I’m calling in the science squad. Fancy serums, clinical-sounding lotions, the stuff with ingredient lists I can barely pronounce. That’s where the real results happen.
So yeah, I’ll keep my kitchen concoctions for Sunday night spa vibes. But if you catch me making a mask out of anything bright yellow, please remind me of the turmeric disaster of 2021. I still have the towels to prove it.
Anyway, what’s your favorite weird DIY ingredient? Or are you Team “Let the chemists handle this”?
Honestly, I get the hype. You know exactly what you’re putting on your skin (unless you lose track and accidentally mix up the sugar with the salt… not recommended, trust me). Plus, it’s cheap, and the process feels like a little ritual—self-care points unlocked.
But here’s the catch: DIY isn’t always the magic solution TikTok makes it seem. Some of that stuff is straight-up sketchy. Lemon juice? Yeah, sounds natural, but your skin will hate you if you get too excited. I learned that the hard way—the acid left me looking like I’d tried out for the tomato cosplay Olympics. Baking soda on your face is another internet myth that’ll just annoy your skin barrier. Sometimes “natural” means “you’re about to be real itchy.”
And don’t even get me started on shelf life. Those cute glass jars of brown mush turn questionable really fast. Bacteria is not your friend (unless you’re into impromptu breakouts or mystery rashes, then hey, live your truth).
For me, DIY is more of a treat-yourself moment, not the backbone of my routine. A fun experiment when I’m bored—or too broke for Sephora—but if I’m looking to actually fix my skin? Yeah, I’m calling in the science squad. Fancy serums, clinical-sounding lotions, the stuff with ingredient lists I can barely pronounce. That’s where the real results happen.
So yeah, I’ll keep my kitchen concoctions for Sunday night spa vibes. But if you catch me making a mask out of anything bright yellow, please remind me of the turmeric disaster of 2021. I still have the towels to prove it.
Anyway, what’s your favorite weird DIY ingredient? Or are you Team “Let the chemists handle this”?
