Bad Chemistry

Whipping up a be spoke skincare cocktail is the best way to get the most out of your beauty products—or isn’t it? Arissa Ha explores the potential dangers and risks that come with blending your own concoctions

- Arissa Ha

A pump of serum, a drop of AHA, a dollop of moisturiser— creating your own skincare cocktail sounds like fun and games, until it isn’t. With consumers becoming more savvy about ingredients, thanks to social media like TikTok and Instagram, mixing up your own skincare brew has grown in popularity. But there is always an inherent risk—especially since the content creators providing these tips aren’t skincare experts, doctors or chemists.