While applying toothpaste on acne is a hack we have all learned from Pinterest and popular models, dermatologists and skin experts are against it simply because both toothpaste and baking soda are known to irritate and cause inflammation of the skin.

This ingredient serves as a toner by many but dermats suggest against it, simply because the smell is terrible for the skin and extremely long-lasting as well. It also comes with side-effects like irritation, sunburn, chemical burn, and depigmentation of the skin.

Sugar is commonly used in DIY scrubs for the face and other areas on your body. But using sugar as an exfoliant on your face can be abrasive for your skin. It can scratch your soft skin, causing micro-tears, so it’s best avoided.

Apart from Tumeric, spices like cinnamon, cloves, chilli powder. etc. needs to be kept away from the skin as they are known to irritate it. If you do wish to use any of them in DIY routines, it is suggested that you do a spot test first, wait for the results and then proceed but with caution!