5 natural skincare remedies and their side effects

We are promised easy and quick remedies if we use some of these natural skincare products but, this is not always the case.

It is important to stop using them when you notice any adverse effects. These are five natural remedies that either don't work or have side effects.

Semen

Semen is used by some people for skin care [gettyimages] Pulse Nigeria

Semen is used by some people to treat their skin. Some bloggers have said it moisturizes and cures pimples.

Research has revealed that although semen exfoliates the skin, the effect is minimal.

A disadvantage of using this curious natural remedy for your skin is that it could lead to sexually transmitted diseases that enter through the mucous membrane or you could be allergic to it and have an adverse reaction.

Egg facial mask

Egg facial masks are used to reduce oily skin and tighten the skin.

A person can be allergic to eggs. Try it on the palm on your skin and the back of your ears first.

Secondly, raw eggs might be contaminated with salmonella and applying it on your face might cause you to be infected, though this is rare.

Lemon or lime juice

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It is believed that lemon or lime juice can help to remove acne scars and hyperpigmentation.

But they are so harmful that they can leave second-degree burns on your face.

Lime also cause a reaction to your skin known as a phototoxic reaction. What this means is that the area where you applied lime might turn into a red blister under the sun.