Abuse of medicine: aspirin to keep oily skin in check “

A “kitchen beauty remedies”, which is a few women here, doctors and dermatologists concern.

Crush a few aspirin tablets and mix well with water until the dough, then paste on the face.

Only a few women have the problem of oily skin.

The problem is that there is no clinical evidence that these policies work, and women the risk of developing an allergic reaction wrong.

Medical aesthetic Calvin Chan Calvin Chan of the aesthetic and laser clinic provides approximately five patients per year, the approach to problems with him, by such “remedies”.

He said: “The nightmare scenario is an allergic reaction, but the chances that it occurs, is low.”

These reactions are “gaps redness, peeling, itching, red bumps.”

Plastic Surgeon JJ JJ Chua Chua rejuvenation cosmetic and laser surgery, who practices “very primitive”.

He said: “Commercial products have a vehicle in which the active substance is calculated, and provides a constant quantity of active ingredients.”

Still, women believed that the salicylic acid – an ingredient of skin care – from aspirin to solve their problems of oily skin.

One of the supporters of the resolution is 55 years old, housewife Camy Teo, he is one by a friend. She said: “At first I was skeptical when I saw that aspirin as a medicine. But my skin is clear and feels smooth to the application (Paste) once.”

But doctors do not recommend such action.

Mr Chua, the risk when using homemade dough is similar to the experiment with the unknown.

“If you want a scented shower cream, buy one in the perfume you want. Unperfumed not to buy one and pour it into your fragrance. … These experiences should not be of itself, it should be provided by others, such as skin care companies. “