Why You Shouldn’t Use Family Remedies for Everyone – Even If Nani Said So

Why You Shouldn’t Use Family Remedies for Everyone – Even If Nani Said So

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“Haldi lagalo, sab thik ho jaayega.”

“Mujhe to besan suit karta hai, tum bhi try karo.”

“Nani ke nuske hamesha kaam karte hain.”

We all love our grandmothers. Their warmth, their food, and yes — their home remedies.

But when it comes to skin care, using the same totkas (home hacks) for everyone in the family is not always a good idea. In fact, it can sometimes make the skin worse.

Let’s talk about why what worked for your dadi or chachi may not work for you — and why it’s okay to say no to one-size-fits-all remedies.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Same Family, Different Skin

Even if you live in the same house, eat the same food, and have the same genes — your skin is still different from your sibling, cousin, or mother.

Skin type, skin sensitivity, oil production, and even small allergies can vary from person to person.

That’s why what suits one person might cause:

• Rashes on another

• Pimples on the third

• And dark patches on the fourth

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😬 Real Cases We See in Clinic:

Remedy	Result
Haldi + dahi face pack (daily)	Caused red patches and burning
Lemon juice on pigmentation	Increased dark spots due to photosensitivity
Besan and milk scrub	Led to dryness, small cuts, and acne
Multani mitti every day	Over-dried oily skin, triggered more oil production
Toothpaste on pimples	Skin peeling, dark mark left behind

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💡 4 Common Myths About Ghar Ke Nuske

1. “It’s natural, so it can’t harm you”

Truth: Natural doesn’t mean safe.

Lemon, garlic, raw haldi, and even aloe vera can burn sensitive skin.

2. “Nani used this all her life, and her skin glows”

Truth: Your nani didn’t grow up with today’s pollution, stress, makeup, or fast food.

Our skin challenges today are very different.

3. “It worked for my sister, it will work for me too”

Truth: Your sister might have dry skin. You might have acne-prone or sensitive skin.

One remedy can’t fit both.

4. “Doctor wale products are all chemicals, home remedies are better”

Truth: Not all “chemicals” are harmful — and not all “natural” things are gentle.

It’s about balance, not fear.

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🧴 Home Remedies That Need Extra Caution

Be careful with these:

• Lemon juice – can burn your skin when exposed to sunlight

• Toothpaste – contains menthol and fluoride, not meant for skin

• Raw turmeric (haldi) – can stain, irritate, or clog pores

• Garlic paste – highly acidic, may cause blisters

• Gram flour (besan) – overuse can strip skin’s natural oils

• Apple cider vinegar – very acidic; must be diluted properly

• Camphor (kapoor) – can be toxic on skin if not used safely

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan’s Advice:

Home remedies are not bad.

But they must be used carefully, and never as a blind rule for all skin types.

When it’s okay to use a nuskha:

• If your skin is healthy, non-sensitive, and you’ve patch tested it

• If you’re using it occasionally (not every day)

• If you’re not applying it to broken or irritated skin

When to avoid it:

• If you have acne, pigmentation, redness, or sensitive skin

• If the remedy is based on someone else’s experience

• If it burns, itches, or worsens your skin

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So, What Should You Do?

• Don’t feel bad saying “yeh meri skin ko suit nahi karta” — even to your mother or nani.

• Always do a patch test before trying any new home remedy.

• If you’re already using creams or medicines, don’t mix home remedies without asking your doctor.

• And if a home remedy has caused a reaction, don’t try another totka to fix it. Visit a skin expert.

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Final Thoughts

Home remedies are part of our tradition.

But your skin is not a kitchen experiment.

It deserves care based on facts — not just family advice.

So next time someone says, “sabke liye kaam karta hai,”

you can gently reply:

“Mujhe pehle patch test karne do, meri skin thodi alag hai.”

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📍Need personalised advice for your skin?

Visit us at Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📲 Call or WhatsApp us — we’re happy to guide you.

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💬 Comment below:

Have you ever tried a family nuskha that went wrong? Or one that actually helped?

Let’s talk honestly — no judgment.

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