Okay, N Crowd, so social media has been on top of skin care for awhile now. If anyone has your back, it’s testimonials from real people, and REAL is exactly what we are getting here. Some creators are making a major impression on the beauty and wellness community with 100% food-based edible skin care recipes. Now, we never thought we would be introducing a skincare product into grandma’s recipe book, but the results from some of these girls are undeniable. From oatmeal scrubs to carrot-infused glow masks, keep reading to learn how to DIY your own yummy wellness routine!
Eating Your Retinol
A bowl may not be what you imagine when the term “edible skincare” enters the chat. However, a famous salad recipe has been blowing up on TikTok with creators claiming this new routine has them returning their chemical-rich products. The fear surrounding damaged skin barriers and increased sensitivity due to pharmaceutical strength retinol is completely valid. This meal is a completely natural alternative that only consists of six ingredients: carrot, cucumber, avocado, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
To be clear N Crowd, this is a meal, and not a skincare topical.
Assembling this refreshing bowl is pretty simple. The video above shows creator, Melani Seiffert, chopping up the fresh ingredients and mixing them into a large bowl. Once the mixture is properly cut and tossed, drizzle oil, balsamic dressing, and salt to your own liking. If you want to be a little extra, we recommend pickling the ingredients as well! If your a fan of the more tangy taste palate, don’t be afraid to test out other veggies too.
When Not To Eat Your Face Mask
Well, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. You may have heard of Beauty of Joseon, a Korean brand, which focuses on natural ingredients and therapeutic effects. These products dominate most Sephora locations and include the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask ($20). On TikTok, creator Laila Paul can be see applying the mask and then…licking the spoon! Paul, who is located in the United Kingdom, is known for her content on reviewing K-beauty products. Many comments show concern for the creators well-being, and viewers are left wondering is this safe?
Now, let’s officially debunk this. We are not healthcare experts, but we have done research into the ingredients listed on the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask. According to the products official ingredient list on Beauty of Joseon’s website, the verdict is… NO. When we plugged the ingredients into ChatGPT, compounds such as Cetyl alcohol, Ultramarines, and Triethoxycaprylylsilane are revealed as absolutely not safe to consume. Hindsight is twenty-twenty, and we recommend using caution before you decide to eat anything you didn’t make yourself.
Do you still want to taste this fruity mask, N Crowd?
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