Allergic Skin Should Be Cautious About Fruit & Vegetable Face Masks
I am a beauty-loving girl who enjoys making homemade fruit and vegetable face masks. However, my skin is allergic, and sometimes after applying such masks, I experience itching. What should people with such sensitive skin pay attention to when using fruit/vegetable face masks? Zhang Ping, Taoyuan
Making face masks with fruit slices, milk, or egg yolks at home ensures freshness and absence of artificial fragrances, dyes, and preservatives, making them feel safer. Yet homemade masks aren’t necessarily safe—those with allergic skin must use caution.
First, improper handling of fiber or rough edges of fruit peels during slicing may trigger skin allergies. Those with sensitive skin should avoid direct slicing and application.
Second, some fruits like lemons are highly acidic, potentially causing "bleaching" effects on skin. Direct application may even make skin rougher. For those with allergic skin, irritation usually appears shortly after application. The best solution is to juice such fruits, mix with flour and water into a paste, then apply. Commercial fruit masks, formulated with balanced ingredients, are also viable options. Ana