The evaluation and regulation of skincare products are not as strict as those of drugs. In addition, the supervision of the sales and use of cosmetics in our country is even weaker. Various media outlets have reported cases of illegal filling, production of brand-name products, or production with counterfeit labels by underground cosmetic manufacturers. Even the China Central Television has reported such incidents more than once. Illegal producers manufacture various products and sell them through non-standard sales channels at extremely low prices. So, what should we pay attention to when buying skincare products online?
Avoid skincare products with significantly lower prices than the market value
If the price of a skincare product is significantly lower than that in regular shopping malls or supermarkets, do not buy it, no matter what kind of promotion it claims to have. No one would really make a loss-making deal.
Look for legitimate batch numbers, QR codes, and other anti-counterfeit labels
Legitimate and legal products generally have legitimate batch numbers (indicating official approval), production dates, expiration dates, and so on. It is difficult to ensure that the products purchased online are legitimate.
After receiving skincare products purchased online, pay attention to check the production batch number. Currently, the majority of legitimate products on the market are equipped with anti-counterfeit QR codes or passwords. You can use your mobile phone to verify their authenticity. If you find counterfeit or substandard products, be sure to return them and not let them harm your skin.
Don't chase after low-priced "fake" brand-name skincare products
The main function of daily skincare products is moisturization. Skincare products with moisturizing effects are usually not too expensive. There is no need to pursue the cheap price of "fake" brand-name products online.
If you need products with special effects, it is recommended to consult a physician and use medical skincare products under their guidance. If you are only purchasing daily skincare products, it is advisable to buy them at the counter for peace of mind.
Be cautious of allergies when buying skincare products online
Skincare products are not absolutely safe. The most common cause of skin allergies is hair dye, but all skincare products, including cosmetics, cannot guarantee "zero allergies."
Therefore, there is a possibility of allergies from skincare products. In order to monitor the potential damage of cosmetics to the skin, almost every province in our country has established dermatological institutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic skin diseases, monitoring the damage caused by various cosmetics to the skin. In other words, even completely qualified and legitimate products may cause allergies. It is even more uncertain for those online products without safety guarantees. It is recommended to conduct a small patch test first, confirm no issues, and then use them regularly.
