Skin Burning from Homemade Cream: Safety and Ingredient Concentration

Asked by: nannaphat.sudchawa On: May 08, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I made a cream mixture following recommended ingredient ratios from a website. After applying it, I experienced a burning sensation. Is this dangerous? Should I stop using the cream? Could using the maximum recommended amount for the ingredients be the cause? (Note: The specific ingredients used were not provided in the original query).

Answer

Response to Skin Burning Sensation from Homemade Cream

Thank you for reaching out. I understand you're experiencing a burning sensation after applying a cream mixture you made following recommended ratios from a website. You're asking if it's dangerous, if you should stop using it, and if using the maximum recommended amount of ingredients is the cause.

It is very difficult to give a definitive answer without knowing the specific ingredients you used in your mixture. A burning sensation on the skin can be a sign of irritation, sensitivity, or an allergic reaction to one or more components.

Even when using ingredients within the recommended ranges, individual skin sensitivity varies greatly. Using the maximum recommended amount for multiple ingredients might increase the overall concentration of active or potentially irritating substances in the final product, which could contribute to the reaction you experienced.

Recommendation:

Given that you experienced a burning sensation, it is generally recommended to stop using the product immediately. Continuing to use a product that irritates your skin could potentially worsen the condition or lead to more severe reactions.

To understand the cause better, knowing the specific ingredients and their concentrations would be necessary. If you are concerned or if the irritation persists, it would be best to consult a dermatologist.