What happens if you use a fake mask

Nowadays, there are many counterfeits of many items, especially some items that people use frequently, there are a lot of counterfeits. Korean skin care products are very famous. Many people will buy a lot of products for their own use when they go to Korea. Some people who cannot go to Korea will find purchasing agents to buy the products they need, but it is common for purchasing agents to sell fake products. It is reported that many facial masks sold by purchasing agents are fake. What will happen if you use fake masks?

1. What are the effects of fake masks?

1. Masks contain hormones that cause dermatitis and hypertension

CCTV revealed that a girl developed acne after she stopped using a facial mask she bought online. After testing, it was found that the mask contained hormones, even 6,000 times higher than the standard. Long-term use will not only cause dermatitis but also high blood pressure.

2. Excessive heavy metals cause black hair on the face

According to doctors' analysis, if excessive amounts of heavy metals such as mercury and lead or corticosteroids are added to cosmetics, it will cause harm to the human body, causing symptoms such as memory loss and insomnia, and in severe cases it can even cause kidney damage.

3. Masks containing phenoxyethanol are harmful to health

The addition of phenoxyethanol and other ingredients is harmful to the human body. The outer packaging of the fake mask is no different from the genuine one. The authentic mask being imitated contains adenosine, an ingredient with anti-wrinkle function. However, the fake mask not only does not have this ingredient, but also contains phenoxyethanol and other preservatives that are harmful to the human body.

4. Fluorescent agents may cause cancer

Some facial masks contain fluorescent agents, which reflect light blue fluorescence. After neutralizing with skin color, it makes the skin look radiant and bright, but it may cause skin allergies at the mildest and cancer at the worst.

2. How to distinguish real and fake facial masks?

Therefore, distinguishing true and false masks is an essential skill for women. There are four main steps to distinguish true and false masks:

1. Check whether it is a product without any warranty

When buying, you must check carefully whether the mask's manufacturer, origin, supplier, production date, and brand are complete. If it is a product without the three certifications, you must not buy it. These are used on your face, so you must be careful. Another point worth mentioning is, don’t be greedy for cheap things. The editor still recommends that you buy facial masks at specialty counters as they are more reliable! Generally speaking, products that lure netizens into buying by using extremely low prices usually have problems.

2. Smell the mask

When you buy a facial mask, in addition to doing an allergy test, you should also smell the mask with your nose first. Some masks contain chemical ingredients, so the smell is very pungent. The editor also recommends that you do not use this kind of mask.

3. Look at the ingredients of the nutrient solution

When buying a facial mask, you must check the ingredients, because some ingredients are irritating to the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin, so you should be more careful when buying a facial mask.

4. Observe the mask fabric

The mask cloth directly affects the effect of the mask. Many people think that the thinner the mask cloth, the better the effect. In fact, this is not the case. To judge the quality of facial mask cloth, we need to look at its water absorption, fit, breathability, and comfort. If these are done well, then the quality of this mask will not be too bad.