“Beakers versus botanicals” – Analyzing the efficacy of homemade skincare in comparison to manufactured skincare products

Abstract

In the age of urbanity where skin and hair portray one’s confidence and health, it is of paramount importance to make the right choices when it comes to deciding skincare products that one should use. These days, pharmacies provide a vast array of solutions tailored to specific skin concerns, but naturopaths and practitioners of traditional skincare still admire homemade skincare remedies, frequently referred to as do-it-yourself skincare. The quest over efficacy versus sustainability is often a state of dilemma when choosing among these products. In this literature review, we will review the published articles to determine the effectiveness of both homemade skincare methods and the pharmaceutically manufactured skincare products used under dermatological surveillance, along with the comparison and benefits that they have on the skin.