Just Because It Tingles Doesn’t Mean It’s Working
Earlier last month news broke that there’s allegedly a Class Action Lawsuit against Yes To because users experienced burning when using some of their face masks. We all know that Yes To has some questionable ingredients including citrus oils that I wouldn’t recommended for facial use.
I read an article on Buzzfeed that really hurt my heart as a little girl tried one of the Yes To facial masks that she got as a gift and said it was burning but she continued to use it because the packaging read “If it’s tingling it’s working!” How many times have we been told that? “You may feel a slight tingle but don’t worry it’s working!” “It may burn a little but it’s ok because that means it’s working!” It’s a pretty common thing in the beauty world but as adults we have the sense to know to remove something that may be stinging and younger girls or boys may not.
She’s not alone in this as women have stepped forward to account their bad reactions using Yes To products complaining about the burning and readness when using the masks. They even had to pull the Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask after receiving so many complaints.
Word to the wise if it’s tingle that doesn’t mean it’s working!
I think beauty brands really need to start being held accountable for problems like this. I’m utterly confused with the small “not safe for eye use” disclosures and questionable ingredients in skincare that the common daily user may not be educated enough to realize could cause issues. Come on! We can do better can’t we?