There’s no doubting that certain beauty methods discovered on the internet have been game-changing in a good way, such as sweeping your mascara away from your nose rather than up to make your eyes appear larger, according to Life Hack. There are, however, several beauty trends on social media that claim to be beneficial for your skin but aren’t. According to The Healthy, some of these developments are so dangerous that certified dermatologists (i.e., the only experts you should consult about your skin) are raising their eyebrows in astonishment.
Users on TikTok, which is currently being challenged by other social platforms like as Instagram and YouTube, can discover a variety of beauty trends that they should avoid.
“It’s kind of a gift and a curse. The gift is there’s a lot of information readily available, and it makes it easy for people to digest things with everyday language,” dermatologist Dr. Rayna Dyck told HuffPost in August. “However, the curse is that anyone can produce the content, so in addition to skincare experts, great aestheticians, and dermatologists who put out accurate information, there are people who are sharing advice that isn’t helpful or is even harmful. But because they’re popular or beautiful, everyone is going to try it, even if it’s bad for them.”
Do not contour with sunscreen
One particular skincare trend on TikTok that stands out above the rest is sunscreen contouring (via Glam), which is just plain stupid. This is another one of those old-fashioned sun tanning methods in which certain areas of the face are protected using sunscreen, while other portions are exposed to the sun and tanned. The unprotected regions acquire tanned, producing a suntan contour (as you might achieve with bronzer or sunless tanner).
You’ve probably heard how crucial it is to apply sunscreen. According to the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses Association, one should use all possible efforts to safeguard their face from UV damage. Depriving your skin of SPF on a regular basis can also cause wrinkles and indications of premature aging. This isn’t exactly what we want to achieve.
“I definitely would not recommend contouring sunscreen,” Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist with Paula’s Choice, told Glam. “Skin cancer is on the rise. It is necessary to wear sunscreen every day — rain or shine — because ultraviolet light penetrates even through clouds. It is important to protect the entire face and body with an even layer of sunscreen.”
Aspirin should not be used topically
According to Grazia, utilizing aspirin for the treatment of acne was first popularized on TikTok. Taking many tablets of aspirin, crushing them up, and then mixing water with them to make a paste before applying it topically to the skin is this trend. The objective is for the paste to function as an exfoliant that relieves acne.
Acne is a skin problem that should only be treated by a dermatologist, since attempting to cure acne on your own may cause more injury. “Any manipulation of a pimple can lead to more inflammation, which can increase the risk of scarring,” Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal told the Cleveland Clinic. “And your hands are dirty, so you’re going to introduce more bacteria and potentially make it worse.”
Over-the-counter treatments, such as lotions and gels, are also available. Acne has never been treated with a home-made aspirin paste, so don’t try it at home because it might cause dryness and irritation. Dr. Ahmed El Muntasar, a U.K.-based NHS frontline doctor and celebrity aesthetician, actually says “I’m scared, guys,” in reaction to this ineffective trend in a YouTube video (via Grazia). If a doctor is afraid of this beauty trend, you should be, too.
Don’t microneedle your makeup on
Microneedling beauty, another disturbing TikTok trend, is also gaining popularity. Collagen stimulation is the usual goal of this cosmetic procedure, which involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles to stimulate growth, according on WebMd. People are also trying microneedling to promote eyebrow hair development, but dermatologists suggest that thisis rarely promising.
However, on TikTok, it appears that individuals at home are using microneedling with makeup to produce a longer-lasting or semi-permanent effect. TWhile the advantages that come with applying a tattoo are numerous, there are also significant risks. The extreme popularity of DIY tattoos, which basically create a semi-permanent tattoo, is both dangerous and unnecessary.
“Depending on the depth of microneedling, you can reach pretty deep in the skin and get bleeding,” Dr. Karan Lal of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology told HuffPost. “In the office, we have proprietary serums and platelet-rich plasma that we use after microneedling, which are very sterile and intended for post microneedling procedures. However, when people are stamping makeup, which is not sterile, into the dermis, not only are we introducing a slew of different microorganisms, but we are introducing foreign particles like zinc into our dermis.” Simply said, don’t try this at home, kids.
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