One way to maintain healthy skin is by regularly using skincare products. However, the variety of skincare products makes people confused about which one to choose.

This confusion has created an opportunity for some people to sell shares in jar skincare products. This means you don't have to buy a full-sized product.

What is Shared-in-Jar Skincare?

The term skincare shared in a jar refers to skincare products that are divided and repackaged in small packages or containers. Because they are divided into small containers, you can buy the products you want at a lower price before you decide to buy the original packaging. You can also avoid the possibility of wasting money if the product you buy is not suitable for your skin.

Risks of Using Shared-in-Jar Skincare Products

On the one hand, using shared-in-jar skincare products is quite interesting, especially if you don't know if your skin will match the product. But you also need to be aware of the health risks of using shared-in-jar skincare, including the following:

Risk of microbial contamination

Shared-in-jar skincare products are at risk of bacterial and fungal contamination. By packaging yourself at home, contamination can occur when the product is packed with packaging that is not suitable for the nature of the product. In addition, the use of unhygienic spatulas to transfer the product, poor packaging, and improper storage can also lead to contamination.

Using skincare products that are contaminated with bacteria can cause adverse effects such as skin irritation, acne breakouts, bacterial or fungal infections, or allergic reactions.

Risk of using expired products

Shared-in-jar products do not have proper expiration date information. There is no guarantee that the products you purchase are still safe to use or not.

Using expired skincare products risks clogging pores and increasing bacterial growth. Your skin may also react negatively when using expired products and may experience redness and irritation.

Fungal contamination in expired products also risks triggering acne and other irritations.

No guarantee of product authenticity

Indonesia's National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has warned of the rampant circulation of counterfeit cosmetics such as soaps, night creams, and morning creams. Shared-in-jar skincare products have no guarantee of product authenticity, allowing a loophole that the product is actually counterfeit but repackaged.

The use of counterfeit skincare products risks causing skin problems because they contain carcinogenic substances, which may increase cancer risk, as well as toxic heavy metals such as cadmium and beryllium. These harmful ingredients increase the risk of various diseases.

Tips for Buying Safe Skincare Products

• Some skincare products that have passed the BPOM test have a type of sample product or are available in small packages. You can buy products in small packages instead of buying shares in jar products whose safety is not guaranteed
• Buy skincare products according to your skin type
• Avoid buying skincare products just because they are popular, which may not be suitable for your skin condition
• Avoid products that contain added fragrances, sulfates, parabens, and also formaldehyde, which may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
• Buy skincare products at stores that are guaranteed to be safe
• Do not accept products with damaged packaging or seals

Not everyone is suitable for using manufactured skincare products. Because everyone's skin condition can be different, it doesn't hurt to check with a doctor and get skin care products according to skin conditions.

If you need medical advice, you can visit a doctor or use the consultation features available in the Ai Care application. Download the Ai Care app from the App Store or Google Play Store for easy access to professional skincare guidance.

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