Popular Ingredients That Can Burn Your Skin If Misused

Popular Ingredients That Can Burn Your Skin If Misused

📍 From Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

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These days, everyone wants “active ingredients” in their skincare – things that actually work.

You see words like:

✔️ Glycolic Acid

✔️ Salicylic Acid

✔️ Retinol

✔️ Vitamin C

✔️ Benzoyl Peroxide

They’re all over YouTube, Instagram, and even pharmacy shelves.

But here’s something we see in the clinic every week:

👉 Burns, rashes, peeling, redness — because of wrong use of these popular ingredients.

Let’s talk about some common ones that can damage your skin if not used properly.

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🔥 1. Retinol (Vitamin A)

Good for: Anti-aging, acne, pigmentation

But can cause: Redness, peeling, irritation, sun sensitivity

Mistake people make:

• Applying too much

• Using it daily from day 1

• Not using sunscreen in the day

• Mixing with Vitamin C or AHA/BHA

Tip: Start 2–3 times a week, at night only. Use moisturizer after. Never use with exfoliating acids.

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🔥 2. Glycolic Acid / Lactic Acid / AHA

Good for: Glowing skin, removing dead cells

But can cause: Chemical burns, dry patches, sensitivity

Mistake people make:

• Using acid peels at home

• Applying daily

• Not doing a patch test

Tip: These are powerful. Use under doctor’s advice. Never use on broken or irritated skin.

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🔥 3. Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Good for: Oily skin, blackheads, acne

But can cause: Over-dryness, peeling, burning

Mistake people make:

• Using face wash + toner + cream all with salicylic acid

• Using with scrubs

• Applying near eyes

Tip: Use 1 product with salicylic acid, not 3 together. If your skin feels tight, reduce use.

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🔥 4. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Good for: Brightening, reducing spots

But can cause: Tingling, redness, burning

Mistake people make:

• Applying on damp or broken skin

• Using very high percentage (20%+)

• Storing in sunlight or open bottle

Tip: Start with lower strength (10–15%). Store in a cool place. Use in the morning under sunscreen.

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🔥 5. Benzoyl Peroxide

Good for: Acne treatment

But can cause: Dryness, burning, redness, bleaching of clothes

Mistake people make:

• Applying too thick

• Using without moisturizer

• Mixing with retinol

Tip: Use only on pimples or acne-prone areas. Apply moisturizer after. Start with 2.5% or 5% strength.

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😟 “But It Worked for My Friend…”

This is what we hear often – and that’s how skin gets damaged.

✅ Your skin is not like your friend’s skin.

✅ The right ingredient, wrong way = skin problem.

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👨‍⚕️ From the Doctor’s Desk:

We want you to use good skincare – but safely.

Ingredients are not dangerous, misuse is.

Always:

• Start slow

• Use only what your skin needs

• Ask your dermatologist if confused

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📍If you’ve had burning, redness, or irritation from products – stop everything and visit us.

We’ll treat the damage and help you restart with the right products, step by step.

🧴 No guessing. No online experiments.

Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📞 Call or WhatsApp to book an appointment.

Because skincare should heal – not hurt.