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Most of the formulas we reference here use a vaporizer, or non-aerosol, spray.
A woman holds a spray bottle, spritzing moisture droplets onto her face.
The idea of misting away skin issues certainly sounds idyllic.
Why are spray-on products so popular now?
One likely reason: Spray-on skin care is so easy to use.
Can spray-on skin care bemoreeffective?
Adds Dr. Ciraldo, oil-based products can give skin a quick radiance boost when they’re sprayed on.
Between aerosols and vaporizers, the latter is more effective, says Dr. Cheung.
“And actives penetrate better through awet skin barrier, so a vaporizer delivery system is more effective.”
One skin-care equipment is trying to help these active ingredients penetrate the skin more efficiently.
But it may not be a foolproof delivery system.
“Ingredients do penetrate more or less depending on their molecular weight,” explains Dr. Ciraldo.
Are there risks to spray-on products?
The category in which spray-on formulas can be the most compromised issunscreen sprays.
It’s another reason to choose non-aerosol, or vaporizer, sprays.
Another potential concern with some sprays is lung health.
If there’s a tester available, you could do a spray test, suggests Arikan.
This way you’re able to avoid aerosols and instead opt for vaporizers.
Can sprays hurt the environment?
Good news: These products aren’t contributing toozone depletionany more than your non-sprays.
In short, spray-on products won’t revolutionize your routine.
