How to distinguish glucocorticoid masks

First of all, everyone should know that glucocorticoids are generally used as drug hormones, and they need to be used with caution because they can cause adverse side effects. The reason why glucocorticoids are added to some facial masks is that the whitening and acne-removing effects will be better, but it will also cause more damage to the skin.

1. What are glucocorticoids?

It is understood that glucocorticoid is a drug with medicinal values ​​such as anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-shock and anti-toxic effects. It is widely used in diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, and rheumatism. However, any medicine has its side effects and must be used under the strict guidance of a doctor. Abuse of these hormones can lead to serious side effects.

2. What are the side effects of glucocorticoids?

Long-term use of hormones will weaken the body's response to inflammation, and they are not antibacterial, and the microbial environment on the face does not improve; moreover, hormones will hinder skin metabolism. People change their skin every day. Only when the old skin falls off can new skin grow. If this mechanism is missing, over time, no new skin will grow and the skin will be like naked.

However, there is much more than that. There are dry skin, stinging, intense itching, fragile skin, redness, heat, itching, enlarged pores, increased body hair and so on.

3. Avoid buying masks containing glucocorticoids

Method 1

Due to the proliferation of counterfeit and shoddy products, when purchasing facial masks, you should try to choose stores with complete certificates, large supermarkets, and legal websites. When shopping online, you should find the official website of the corresponding product and don't be tempted by the price.

Method 2

Those quick whitening masks that claim to have "special skin rejuvenation" or "whitening in one piece" often contain added glucocorticoids.

Don't be superstitious about the propaganda of unscrupulous merchants. No matter what the merchants brag, don't buy facial masks without batch numbers and brands.