Exfoliation- aspirin tablets

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@redvelvet

MKD…be careful with the aspirin mask.

I had read about it on the web. Some people use 4-5 aspirin pills…some use MORE than that. In the beginning I used about 4-5 pills…let then dissolve in about 1-2 teaspoons of yogurt. Applied it to my skin, let it dry, washed it off. It left my skin feeling smooth…and gave it a glow. Then…I tried adding a few more pills to combat some stubborn acne. I felt like I couldn’t breathe…my breathing had slowed…I felt light-headed…and dizzy. Later on, I read that these symptoms are among the side effects of aspirin.

It’s a mask that shouldn’t be used more than 1-2 times a month…and be careful with the number of pills. You may not feel anything at first…but later on, possibly, it might make you feel sick. Another common side effect of applying an aspirin mask is that it makes you sneeze. It is, after all, a drug. The reason why it “exfoliates” is because it contains salicilyic acid. It’s used for exfoliation and reducing redness/or inflammation from acne.

I have to agree with RedVelvet’s assessment, except that I would suggest that you avoid the Aspirin Mask altogether. I tried the mask (as directed) a few times a suffered massive headaches in each and every instance. In addition, my skin darkened (temporarily) afterwards. OTC Salicylic Acid treatments really aren’t that expensive so please refrain from jury-rigging your own Aspirin-laced versions; it’s just not worth it.