Watch Out! These 5 Beauty Tricks Can Do You Harm
The temptation to create skin products from ingredients that we can easily find at home has grown a lot in recent years. Especially since the beginning of the quarantine, with all of us at home trying new things and following some trends online.
Although kitchen ingredients are delicious to eat and products such as toothpaste are used for daily personal care, they are not necessarily safe to use on our skin. But, unfortunately, there are many trends spread on social networks that can make you think otherwise.
There are many DIY skin care and beauty tricks that are not at all beneficial and can even cause long-term damage. When it comes to skin care, it is important to be well informed about the ingredients we apply. Here are five beauty tricks you should avoid, as well as some safe alternatives to them. But remember, it is essential to consult your dermatologist before starting any application.
Lemon
The highly acidic properties of lemons make them a harmful natural ingredient that can irritate the skin. Although acids can help to diminish dark spots and exfoliate the skin, those found in lemons and other citrus fruits are not suitable for topical use. When applied directly to the face, lemons make your skin extremely sensitive to the sun's ultraviolet rays, putting you at risk of developing discoloration, sunburn and general skin damage - it's best to limit yourself to drinking lemon water to reap the benefits of fruit.
Although they are a rich source of vitamin C, when it comes to skin and body care, opt for a formulated serum that is safe to use and has proven results that will brighten your face.
Coffee
While homemade coffee scrubs may not look harmful, they are. Not only can homemade scrubs damage your face and body, causing irritation and discomfort, but they can also clog your pores.
For your skin, the micro-wounds produced by rubbing untested coffee beans directly on the face can result in severe irritation, depending on the sensitivity of the skin. Instead, try a mild scrub that can smooth the skin's texture without tearing.
While homemade coffee scrubs may not look harmful, they are. Not only can home-made scrubs damage your face and body, causing irritation and discomfort, but they can also clog your pores.
For your skin, the micro-wounds produced by rubbing untested coffee beans directly on the face can result in severe irritation, depending on the sensitivity of the skin. Instead, try a mild scrub that can smooth the skin's texture without tearing.
Trying to get rid of pimples at night is something we've all done, but the beauty trick of using toothpaste as a local treatment should be avoided. Formulated with sodium bicarbonate and peroxide, the toothpaste creates irritation, leaving the skin dry and scaly.
Also, leaving toothpaste on your pimples overnight can make your pimples worse, leaving scars and marks. We recommend that you use safe, formulated and tested driers.
Vinegar
The trend of vinegar as toner has been widely tested by people across the Internet, however, its potentially damaging effects make it a product you should avoid for skin care at home.
In addition to the strong smell, when vinegar is applied directly to the face, it immediately causes a burning sensation that irritates the skin and may even lead to a superficial chemical burn. If you are looking for a tonic that really benefits your skin's overall appearance, look for one that is formulated with lactic acid that stimulates skin renewal.
Glue
Even if the idea of applying glue, letting it dry and peel seems totally satisfying, don't do it. As a blackhead removal method, the glue is largely ineffective and puts chemicals close to the skin.
In addition, it can also cause allergic reactions. Your best alternative is to find an exfoliating product, formulated with safe ingredients that help dissolve trapped oil and dead skin cells that cause blackheads.
