My mom keeps saying my skincare products are unnecessary

Skin Care & Dermatology
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I saved my own money to buy a few good brand skincare products, but my mom keeps saying, ‘you shouldn’t spend this much money’, ‘stop applying these things to your face’. I want to take care of my skin, but now she makes me feel guilty, and I’m confused. Do you think I should stand my ground against my family, or could I be overreacting?

2

When I was trying to set up a skincare routine with my own money, my mom would say, ‘It’ll all be a waste,’ and ‘Just wait, your face will get ruined.’ I didn’t listen, and a few months later, she started using the products herself. Now she won’t go to bed without applying her serum regularly. So, sometimes it just takes time to convince people.

3

I hope you won’t get mad, but maybe you’re going a bit overboard with the price? According to your mom, you could have found a more affordable solution. I mean, good skincare doesn’t have to come with jaw-dropping prices; keep that in mind.

4

When choosing products suitable for the skin, it is essential to pay attention to the contents. The pH balance of some products or the active ingredients they contain can cause problems for sensitive skin. Dermocosmetic brands are generally both effective and safe, but it is important to correctly identify your skin type first. You can also show your mother what you have read about skin health and inform her.

5

I think I actually got a bit angry at my mom’s reaction and leaned towards expensive products. Now I realize that maybe it would have been more sensible to choose something together with her. Once I calm down a bit, I’ll try to talk to her.

6

Honestly, it’s really hard to buy something for yourself when you’re under pressure from your mom. She had also wanted me to return the things I bought with my money, saying ‘it’s not necessary.’ Could you explain a bit about your skin sensitivity to her? Maybe an approach like, ‘if I don’t do this, my face starts to dry out, don’t you notice?’ could work?

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Actually, waiting for your mother to say “go ahead and take this for yourself” might also be wrong. After all, the time she grew up in was different. There wasn’t as much abundance of products like we have now. You can tell her, “if I need it, I will take it, why should I ask for permission?” but ask her opinion first.