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The One Serum You Should Never Use Because It Can Lead To Permanent Skin Damage

August 7, 2020 by Robyn Turk
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Using the right facial serum can do wonders for your skincare. Serums penetrate deep into the skin to provide targeted benefits to treat specific issues and provide noticeable results. However, since serum formulas are typically rather intense, you could risk harming your skin if you use the wrong serum. A poor reaction to a beauty product could damage and potentially even scar your skin.

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Everyone reacts differently to beauty products and the only way to know for sure whether a product is right for your specific skin type is to spot test it on the back of your hand. The skin on the face is the most sensitive, so if you react poorly it is better for this to happen on your hand rather than your face.

But there is one serum that most people should avoid because many reviewers have reported bad experiences with it.

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Many people have found that the Clarins Double Serum Generation 6 is a serum you may want to avoid. It only has a 5.4 rating out of 10 on Total Beauty and several reviewers said that the serum made them break out in a rash or acne.

“I used Clarins Generation 6 about four weeks ago. I had an almost immediate reaction to the product and I am still suffering from a bad reaction,” a reviewer with the username JAKing wrote. “My skin broke out in a blistering red rash under my eyes and all down my cheek bone and neck. I am very concerned as to whether this could be a long lasting problem. I have been advised to use witch hazel to dry the rash up however, it seems to continually erupt. I am seeking medical advice.”

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What to buy instead: InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum

If you’re in need of a new anti-aging serum, try one with a lower price and higher reviews. You can buy the InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Amazon for less than $15. It has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 2,200 shoppers because its powerful yet nourishing formula of hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and aloe vera is equipped to smooth and soften the skin, while reducing the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles.

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InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum With Vitamin C ($14.97)

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Robyn Turk is a style and beauty writer, contributing to the SheFinds team. Her work has appeared in StyleCaster, Business Insider, Refinery29, DailyMail and others.

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