Boric acid for the face. Application. Reviews

Boric acid and folk remedies: mask recipes

Boric acid also helps against acne in combination with some folk remedies from home use.
You can prepare a drying mask with an antibacterial effect from boric acid and carrots. A medium carrot, finely chopped, is mixed with egg yolk and 2 g of acid powder. The thick consistency composition is placed on cleansed skin for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with tap water.

You can mix a peeled tomato (natural origin, from the garden) and 5 g of starch with pharmaceutical powder (2 g) to obtain a paste-like composition. Apply the mask to the face for 30 minutes. The procedure can be repeated every other day. Due to the lack of addiction and a positive tendency, the composition can be used constantly, without restrictions.

Acid powder for acne is also used in combination with a decoction of medicinal herbs. Basically, they take plants with a known antiseptic effect: chamomile, St. John's wort, senna. A decoction is prepared from herbs by pouring boiling water over them. The cooled liquid in the amount of 2 tablespoons is mixed with a teaspoon of honey and 2 g of boric acid powder. The resulting mixture is applied to the face for 30 minutes as a mask.

How much is 2 g: a little less than half a level teaspoon.

Is it dangerous to use boric acid for acne on the face and body?

Definitely yes. This substance poses a huge danger to any living organism, especially when applied to the skin. Now most sites advise taking this remedy and even give recipes for masks, talkers and who knows what else. You shouldn't believe them. Not only is boric acid completely ineffective against acne, but it is also very toxic. It is easiest for a child and teenager to be poisoned by it, since their bodies have not yet had time to fully form and they are extremely vulnerable to poisons like this. But this does not mean that it is absolutely harmless for adults. You can also be poisoned by it, so be extremely careful.

This is a very toxic substance that causes a negative reaction in the body and provokes severe symptoms of poisoning. It has long been excluded from medical use. In everyday life, cockroaches are poisoned with it, which only confirms its high toxicity and danger as a poison. Boric acid for acne should not be used under any circumstances.

Of course, we can say that such a result can only be obtained with regular use and abuse. However, we do not recommend using it at all. After all, if this product is used as a poison for insects, then why do some people think that it can be applied to the face? Especially if the myth about the antiseptic properties of the substance was long ago refuted by scientists and doctors who achieved its ban.

In addition, it is worth noting that many unofficial sources claim that boric acid helps with acne and is supposedly even safe when used correctly. This is complete nonsense and dangerous, misleading information. A little later we will give reviews of people about this product, who were also deceived and, out of simple ignorance, used the substance on the skin. Also, it is considered a good remedy for excessive sweating, ear diseases, plaque on the tongue and much more. Needless to say that all of the above not only does not work, but also poses a huge danger to your body?

Branded cosmetics

Antiseptic cosmetics containing boric acid

Boric acid is found in mass market cosmetics as the main active ingredient. These are numerous antiseptic gels, tonics and lotions for acne. According to EU Regulations, its maximum concentration in them should not exceed 5%.

Velor Wash - cleansing sebol lotion with lemon balm, Homework series (home care). Premium (Russia). $8.7.
Elixir Kumkumadi - tonic. Ayurveda (India). $8.4.
Anti-Acne toner for problem skin. Solange (Russia). $7.3.
Boric Soap is an antibacterial soap for acne-free facial cleansing. Weiser (Germany). $5.5.
Stopproblem ultra control is a salicylic gel for acne and acne for local use. Michel Laboratory (Russia). $2.4.
Acnacid is a deep facial cleansing lotion for problem skin. Elfa (Russia). $1.9.
Sea buckthorn is a soothing toner for the face and eyes. Bielita-Vitex (Belarus). $1.7.
Clearwin is a cream for scars and stretch marks. Fitosila-Bios (Russia). $1.6.
Boro Plus is an antiseptic cream from Himani (India). $1.4.
Muravivit-FOS Face Operative Cleaner is a gel with sea minerals and formic alcohol for acne and blackheads. Shuster Pharmaceutical (Russia). $0.9.

Often, beauty industry concerns use boric acid in their cosmetics only as a preservative, as it prevents the growth of bacteria. It prevents emulsions from separating and controls the maintenance of their thick consistency.

How to search? In cosmetics, boric acid is most often listed on packaging as Boric acid.

Harm

Let us remind you that to improve facial skin, boric acid is used only as an external cosmetic product. It is strictly forbidden to consume it internally, otherwise poisoning cannot be avoided. The contraindications and side effects described below relate to the use of this substance only locally - for rubbing, lotions, applications and masks.

Contraindications:

dry skin;
individual intolerance;
sensitive skin;
childhood.

Side effects:

dehydration;
burn;
rashes;
allergic reaction;
desquamation (exfoliation of the upper layers of the skin);
swelling.

If, after using boric acid-based products, the condition of the epithelium worsens, you need to stop using them and look for something else.

Sad statistics. Unfortunately, during the discovery of boric acid, many deaths were recorded when the mucous membranes of children’s eyes and mouths were “treated” and almost completely burned with the solution. And the treatment of mammary glands led to poisoning of newborns and their death.

Action

It has been scientifically proven that boric acid has the following therapeutic and cosmetic effects on the skin:

anti-inflammatory: dries and eliminates pimples and acne;
disinfectant: prevents their further appearance, prevents inflammation from spreading;
antimicrobial;
antifungal;
antiseptic: used to treat open wounds to prevent decay;
sebum-regulating: stops excess sebum production;
cleansing: eliminates blackheads, sebaceous plugs, frees pores from debris;
tonic;
whitening: eliminates pigment spots;
medicinal: prescribed in dermatology as part of the complex therapy of eczema (including weeping eczema), dermatitis, lichen, pyoderma.

In addition, it replenishes the lack of acid on the surface of the epidermis, which is the cause of cosmetic defects. It can reduce overly enlarged pores and narrow subcutaneous blood vessels. In branded preparations it can act as a humectant and an auxiliary component in conditioning compositions.

These are scientifically proven and confirmed cosmetic properties of boric acid for facial skin. It has been used as an antiseptic in dermatology since the mid-19th century. However, in modern medicine its effectiveness is considered quite low, and since 1987 it has not been used as a disinfectant for children, pregnant and lactating women.

In folk medicine you can find a lot of recipes involving boric acid, with very different directions:

lightening of the so-called “antennae” in women;
resorption of scars and scars;
Relieving swelling due to allergies;
elimination of symptoms of hyperhidrosis on the face;
freckle whitening;
prevention of irritation after shaving (for men).

You should be careful with folk recipes, especially when it comes to lightening the hairs on delicate female skin. If you get carried away, you can pay with side effects instead of the promised result.

Through the pages of the past. Before the discovery of boric acid by the French chemist Jean Baptiste Dumas, carbolic acid was used as an antiseptic to treat injuries. But it smelled so disgustingly, it stained the linen so badly and irrevocably, it irritated the edges of the wound so much that everyone liked the new disinfectant: no taste, no color, no smell.

Home remedies for acne removal with boric acid solution

The effectiveness of boric acid has been recognized by cosmetologists; for the treatment of acne in adults and adolescents, it is recommended to use a mash based on it, enhanced with other components:

zinc;
tincture of calendula;
salicylic acid;
decoctions of medicinal herbs;
sulfur;
antimicrobials;
aspirin;
other.

The composition of the product is selected individually by a dermatologist or cosmetologist, taking into account age, skin characteristics and health status. It’s worth noting right away that talkers only help if the rashes are minor.

They can be purchased in finished form from a cosmetologist or ordered at a pharmacy. Today, not all pharmacies are engaged in the production of medicines, but preparing mash is not difficult, the main thing is to accurately follow the proportions. In some cases, a dermatologist may recommend using several types of talkers, alternating them.

Please note that boric acid solutions with a concentration of only 3% are used to treat dermatological problems.

To combat acne in teenagers, a mixture of the following components is suitable:

medical alcohol - 50 ml;
boric acid - 50 ml;
chloramphenicol (tablets) - 5 pieces;
salicylic acid (powder, 2%) - 1 sachet, 5 grams.

Crush the tablets in a ceramic container with a non-metallic object, add salicylic acid powder and add liquid ingredients. Stir and pour into a glass container with a tight lid. Before use, shake the mash, moisten a cotton pad and carefully rub the mixture into problem areas.

Methods of application

The drug can be used in its pure form by moistening a cotton pad with it and wiping the face. You can use it spot-on by soaking a cotton swab in the solution and smearing it on a pimple or comedone. Boric acid is also used in combination with additional components in the form of mash, lotions, tonics, masks or creams. In cosmetology, this solution is used only externally.

Rubbing

It is necessary to prepare boric acid and a sponge, moisten it in liquid and wipe the inflamed areas with light movements. To dilute the powder, you need to take a glass of water and dissolve the medicinal product in it.

Chatterbox

The most commonly used boric acid for acne is in the form of a mash, but the composition is very drying to the skin, and therefore is recommended only for excessive oiliness. You can apply a thin layer only to the problem area.

To prepare the mash, you need to mix boric and salicylic acid and chloramphenicol in equal quantities. Shake well before use. Store the finished product in a cool place.

There is a whole list of medicinal masks that contain boric acid:

to obtain a whitening effect, you need to take one cucumber, grate it finely and add 10 g of boron powder, apply to the skin for 15 minutes;
to get rid of acne on the face, a 3% solution of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide will help, mix with a bag of badyagi, rub the composition into the skin for 10 minutes;
to moisturize your face, you can use a carrot mask, to refresh and cleanse the skin, for the mask you will need a gruel of one carrot, mix with egg yolk, apply to the dry area for 5-7 minutes;
to get rid of age spots on the face, a herbal mask is useful; it whitens and tones the skin; you need to prepare a herbal decoction from a pharmacy, add 2 yolks, a spoonful of warm honey and a few drops of lemon juice - use the mask once a week;
a cottage cheese mask helps improve the condition of the skin; to make a nutritious composition, you need to mix fat cottage cheese with carrot juice, milk, olive oil and a 3% boric acid solution, and after completing the cleansing procedure, wipe your face with ice cubes;
mask with trichopolum - you need to crush 2 tablets of this product, add 10 g of boric acid and the same amount of hydrogen peroxide, stir until a creamy consistency, apply to the face, rinse after 10 minutes.

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Thanks to such procedures, you can improve your complexion, get rid of various types of rashes, eliminate inflammatory processes and cleanse pores of dirt. It is important to maintain the proportions of the constituent ingredients and avoid overdose.

Lotions

This composition perfectly fights teenage rashes; you need to take half a glass of boiled water, 10 g of boric acid, 2 tablespoons of propolis alcohol tincture, a spoonful of glycerin. Mix all components thoroughly and use as intended.

Use in facial cosmetology

Boric acid has established itself as one of the most effective products in cosmetology. The range of its application is quite wide:

black dots;
various rashes, including inflamed ones;
dark spots;
oily skin;
pityriasis versicolor;
unhealthy complexion;
intense tan;
dermatitis;
eczema;
excessive facial hair growth;
fungal skin infections.

In addition, solutions of boric acid are used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, otitis media and increased sweating.

To get rid of increased fat secretion, acne, and age spots, wipe the face with a cotton pad soaked in an aqueous or alcohol solution. Those with dry or sensitive epidermis are recommended to apply the product to the inflamed areas pointwise.

In the first few days, the number of rashes may increase, but after a week the skin condition will noticeably improve. You can use the medicine after the acne disappears to prevent reappearance.

Rules of use:

products are applied to cleansed dry skin completely or spotwise (depending on the type);
after treating the skin with solutions, they are not washed off;
any products with boric acid can be used only once a day;
masks are removed after 10-20 minutes with warm water;
After using any products containing boric acid, you must apply a layer of moisturizer to your face.

Boric acid can be used in its pure form (alcohol and aqueous solutions) or made into various mash, lotions and masks, complementing the effect of the drug with other ingredients.

Who should use it?

Preparations containing boric acid, or boric acid itself, are prescribed by a dermatologist or cosmetologist. This substance is effective for many skin problems. Therefore, it is prescribed for age spots on the face, rashes, and inflammations.

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There are indications for use by those who suffer from unhealthy complexion and excessive hair growth on it, oily skin, as well as eczema and fungal infections. Speaking of medical use, this solution is prescribed for the treatment of conjunctivitis with otitis media and increased sweating. For those who do not suffer from increased breakouts, but periodically have acne and comedones. This product can be used spot on to avoid drying out the skin.

After the first applications, even more intense rashes are possible. This is a sign that the skin is being cleansed of harmful substances. After a week of use, everything should improve, and the rash and oily sheen will subside. Even after eliminating the deficiencies, use boric acid for prevention.

Dark spots

If, in addition to inflammation, age spots bother you, or you need to refresh your complexion, we recommend using a mixture of:

oat flour - a tablespoon;
boric acid (powder) - teaspoon;
baking soda - a pinch;
fatty kefir.

Mix the bulk ingredients thoroughly and add kefir, you should get a thick paste.

For sensitive skin, use a mixture of cucumber pulp and half a teaspoon of boric acid powder.

Indications and warnings

The use of boric acid on the face will be useful for increased oiliness of the skin, acne, and pigmentation. The product cleanses pores, eliminates acne, and removes excess oil from the skin.

This is an effective antiseptic that does not lose its healing abilities even with regular use. It is not recommended to use the product for children under 12 years of age, with intolerance to the components of the composition, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

To avoid the negative effects of boric acid, it should be used after consultation with a doctor, do not violate the dosage of the drug, and avoid getting liquid into the eyes or inside.

Patients with dry skin should use the product with caution so as not to dry out the dermis. It is necessary to correctly understand that boric acid fights the cause of the rash, but does not reduce the time to eliminate formations.

Face wipe product

Many people are interested in whether it is possible to wipe their face with boric acid: the answer is yes, but this must be done especially carefully in order to improve the complexion and not lead to dire consequences.

The drug is indicated for use in cases of excessive greasiness of the skin, excessive pigmentation, and for lightening the skin.

Melanin levels are normalized.
Acne disorders are eliminated.
The face is cleansed.
Pores become smaller.
Peeling is prevented.

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Contraindications and possible adverse reactions

Before using boric acid to care for problem skin, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. The product is not suitable:

for very dry skin;
if you are allergic to boric acid or another component of the mash or mask;
with inflammation of a large area with open lesions;
for liver and kidney diseases.

Due to its high toxicity, boric acid is not used for the treatment of dermatological diseases in children under 12 years of age, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

An adverse reaction to the use of boric acid may be increased dryness of the skin and flaking.

With prolonged use of the product, as well as when treating large areas of the body, intoxication is possible. Its signs:

headache;
weakness;
nausea (rarely vomiting);
decreased urine output.

If these signs appear, you should stop using boric acid and replace it with another product.

Overdose

Possible harm from the use of boric acid can be expressed in the following clinical manifestations:

Attacks of nausea, vomiting.
Stool disorder.
Severe headaches.
Peeling and irritation of the skin.

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While there is a whole list of positive characteristics, one must not forget that boric acid is a poison and, if used incorrectly, can significantly harm the body.

Take care of your health and do not get carried away with using over-the-counter products for your face and body.

Recipe 1

Boric acid has been used for acne for a long time, so the first recipe with it is dedicated to the fight against comedones and acne in adolescence.

To prepare the product, you need to take 50 ml of boric acid, the same amount of medical alcohol, 5 tablets of chloramphenicol, 2 percent salicylic acid powder 5 grams.

Crush the tablets and mix with the remaining ingredients, mix and pour into a tightly sealed container. Before use, shake the contents, soak a cotton pad and wipe your face.

Boric acid for acne: reviews

We have already spoken in some detail about why you should under no circumstances try to cure acne with this remedy. But for a more complete effect, it is worth giving several examples of responses from real people about the use of this drug. Perhaps their words will finally convince you.

I have had acne since I was 12 years old, it started in my teens and still hasn’t stopped by the time I was 20. I don’t want to suffer with this, and I constantly try more and more new remedies. Even from the category of strange and incredible. For example, I also tried spreading toothpaste on acne, and it even seemed to have some effect. But that’s not about that now. There was a product that really shocked me, and not in the most pleasant way... I even decided to write a review. One day, trying to find a new remedy, I surfed various sites and came across advice that it was worth trying boric acid for acne. And even the reviews were good. Maybe purchased, I don’t know. In any case, I had no suspicions. I bought a 3% solution and started applying it... I used it for two weeks, and even it seemed to me that there was some effect. And then I began to feel constant dizziness, nausea and almost fainting. Well, who would have thought that this was a “harmless” remedy that was recommended to me for acne? It turned out that I was close to serious poisoning. In general, I don’t recommend it to anyone. Be careful and don’t be stupid.
Marina, 2 weeks of use

I’m sincerely perplexed why boric acid for acne has such good reviews everywhere.. Are people so stupid? It's a pesticide! It has long been banned in Russia, in most areas, including medicine. Difficult to Google? A friend of mine stupidly took it for a month (she treated her acne, yeah), and when she went to the hospital later, she was barely cured. Now I see, they recommend it everywhere, everyone likes it... are you serious, people??! This is a poison that is used to poison cockroaches and beetles!!! Do you want to stay in the hospital longer? Well, you have to be smarter, honestly.. Then, I also go to Airekkomend, and there half of them praise boric acid as an acne talker. When using this, you need to wear gloves and a protective mask so as not to get poisoned, but they apply it directly to your face. Nightmare!
Yana, did not use the product

I am a dermatologist by profession, and I have heard that girls now use boric acid for acne. To be honest, I was horrified. This substance is studied by toxicologists, and doctors have been prohibited from using it since the 80s. I heard that it is used to protect plants from insects and treat jewelry. Why, my mother used to poison cockroaches with it. So much so that after 1 use they crawled away in horror. Do you see this on your face? As a doctor, I can authoritatively say that there are many cases of poisoning, and it is easier to end up in the hospital with it than you think. It is enough to smear it on your face for about a week, and a month's leave in the clinic is guaranteed. I can not only criticize, but also suggest. If you really want to cure acne, boric acid definitely won’t help. There are other good products that are even cheaper. Salicylic acid, for example. Very cheap, dries out acne, kills bacteria, proven effectiveness, and does not harm anyone, which is the most important thing. It’s better to visit doctors - it’s completely free. Buy medications that are intended to treat acne, and do not smear poisons, toothpastes, or who knows what else on your face. This is dangerous not only for overall health, but also for the skin. Overdry, you will introduce a bunch of toxins, and cause premature aging. Well, do you need it? There are other, safer ways.
Natalya, dermatologist

Release forms

Available in three types:

A powdery substance is directly a powder for external use, available in sachets of 2 g, 10 g or 20 g;
Solution - alcohol solution 100 ml, boric acid 3 g. Sold in bottles of 10 ml, 25 ml and 40 ml;
Ointment 5% - sold in jars and tubes of 25 g, boric acid content in the ointment - 50 mg.

Boric acid is used to eliminate emerging inflammatory processes on the skin

Boric acid began to be used as an antiseptic in the 18th century. With its help they fought burns, eczema and wounds of the epidermis. Currently, the product is used externally to eliminate skin infiltrates. Pharmacies offer the following forms of release of the composition:

powdery crystalline substance packaged in bags or in a jar;
3% alcohol solution, packaged in bottles;
glycerin emulsion containing 10% active substance.

Recipes and application tips

The easiest way is to apply it spotwise with a cotton swab on large acne or completely on small rashes. This procedure can be performed no more than once a day for a week. Twice a day - for very severe rashes, but then the course should be reduced to three days.

If after this period the rash does not go away, you can continue using it once a day for another week. But you need to carefully monitor your well-being and skin condition. As mentioned above, boric acid is toxic, and at the first signs of deterioration, you should immediately stop using the drug.

To prevent rashes and the appearance of blackheads, you can wipe cleansed facial skin with boric acid in the evenings once or twice a week.
To quickly cure a severe rash, you can make the following mash: mix 10 ml of boric and salicylic acid with one tablet of Levomycitin. Pre-crush the tablet, pour in a little salicylic alcohol and let it dissolve. Then add the rest of the ingredients. This solution can be applied to acne twice a day for three to four days. Here it is important to apply the mixture precisely, since salicylic alcohol dries the skin very much, and peeling may take the place of gone pimples. This mash can be stored for six months in a tightly closed container. For greater effect, you can alternate applying a mixture of acids and retinoic ointment to your face, which also effectively fights acne without drying out the skin.
Face mask for acne. For this recipe you will need powdered boric acid, not an alcohol solution. You need to combine 0.5 teaspoon of powder with 1 teaspoon of glycerin, mix, add a little water until a thick paste forms. Apply the paste to a cleansed face, touching only areas affected by acne. Allow the product to dry and wipe with a towel. After the procedure, it is advisable not to wash your face for several hours, since the mask continues to work even after removal.

A good effect is obtained when combined with zinc paste. You can make a mash based on these ingredients with the addition of salicylic acid and Levomecithin, or simply combine a teaspoon of paste and boric acid and apply the mixture overnight to acne-affected areas.

Boric acid is one of the most effective remedies for acne on the face. It is part of many expensive cosmetics aimed at fighting acne, but it gives the best effect in its pure form. At the same time, the product costs only up to 40 rubles per bottle. However, when going on the warpath against hated acne, you should remember that the drug is far from harmless and that it must be used with great caution.

Characteristics of the drug

Boric acid has been used in medical practice since the 60s of the 19th century, when various substances began to be widely used for treating wounds. The antiseptic properties of boron were discovered by Jean Baptiste Dumas. The popularity of boric acid is associated with its high effectiveness against most pathogenic organisms and low concentration.

The use of the drug is safe for the skin, does not damage clothing and does not cause discomfort if it comes into contact with an open wound.

Boric acid (orthoboric) is a substance in the form of transparent crystals, somewhat reminiscent of small fish scales, absolutely odorless. Widely used as an antiseptic, sold in any pharmacy in the form:

powder in bags of 5 grams or more;
alcohol solution with a concentration of 0.5 to 5%.

At the initial stage, boric acid was used for external and internal use, but after proving its toxicity when taken orally, the product is used only for antiseptic treatment of the skin and mucous membranes. A solution of boric acid is absorbed into the skin, penetrates the circulatory system and is excreted naturally within 1-1.5 days.

The principle of action of boric acid is to intensively cleanse the skin and pores of all pathogenic microorganisms and natural secretions. The drug is effective against bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, acting at the cellular level, destroying protein. Microorganisms do not get used to its action, so the results of using the drug are long-lasting.

Boric acid has a number of useful properties:

removes all types of contaminants;
regulates the intensity of the sebaceous glands;
has a strong antiseptic effect against all known pathological microorganisms;
dries out existing acne;
prevents the appearance of comedones and pimples.

The advantages of boric acid over other products for problem skin are:

low price;
versatility and ease of use;
effectiveness proven over generations and recognized by official medicine and cosmetology.

The disadvantages of the product include a strong drying effect and the likelihood of intoxication if used incorrectly.

Facial cleansing with boric acid

For the procedure of cleansing the epidermis from acne and pimples, the following composition is used:

Dilute a teaspoon of acid powder with hydrogen peroxide (3%) to a mushy state;
Massage the treated skin for 5 minutes, leave for another 10 minutes;
Wash off;
We use the recipe no more than once a week.

Attention! It is worth remembering that boric acid is a combination of chemical elements. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful with it.

Do not use acid if pregnant or breastfeeding
Carefully monitor the dosage, since boric acid tends to accumulate, and its excessive concentration can lead to consequences, including poisoning.
Do not use if you are hypersensitive to this product.