Promotion of skin care products on social media, especially TicTok and Instagram, and skin care tips made as if it is a traditional or new invention may not always be good for you.
Don't always rely on videos, especially short and viral ones. Because the purpose of such videos is to get more views than to produce quality content. So don't trust every skincare hack that goes viral, we tell you. Here are the things that have become popular on social media and various blogs but should never be applied to the skin.
15 Worst Things You Can Put on Your Face
Hydrogen Peroxide
It is a popular acne fighter because it kills bacteria living on your face. But hydrogen peroxide can damage your own skin cells, including fibroblasts, which help form new tissue and heal wounds.
Breast Milk
Breast milk is very important for infant health. But not for the face. Now she offers breast milk facials to suppress acne and soothe skin. It does not hurt you. However, you're better off using a cream or other products that contain lauric acid, the fatty compound found in breast milk.
Witch Hazel
This herb is a widely used natural remedy against oily and acne-prone skin types. Witch hazel acts as an astringent, a type of chemical that causes your skin tissue to contract. But toners containing witch hazel can strip all natural oils from your skin. This can cause irritation, dryness and even allergic reactions.
Hydrocortisone Cream
This medication is an ointment for red, itchy, swollen skin. Therefore, if you have rosacea or similar conditions, you may want to drive. But such steroid creams thin the skin, so the blood vessels in your face are more likely to burst. It can also force your sebaceous glands to overwork, leading to a condition called "steroid acne."
Deodorant
If you are someone who sweats excessively, applying deodorant to your face may seem like a smart solution. But it is not! Deodorant sticks and rolls can clog pores. The skin of your face is also sensitive and you may have an allergic reaction.
Honey
Honey helps keep germs away and reduces inflammation. But it probably doesn't do much. One study found that honey didn't work better than antibacterial soap.
Hair Dye
If you dye your hair, you may want your eyebrows to match as well. Homemade dyes contain too much peroxide to use safely near your eyebrows. You can burn the surrounding skin and even injure your eyes.
Urine
Some people swear by their pee as the secret to smooth, unclogged skin. Urine is mostly made up of water and a compound called urea. Many creams and potions contain lab-made urea as it binds moisture in the air and draws it into the skin. But your pee probably doesn't contain enough of it to be significant.
Hair Spray
Do not use hairspray to set your makeup. The same ingredients that make hair hard and indestructible can dry out your skin or cause an allergic reaction. Buy a makeup fixer instead.
Lemon Juice
Loaded with vitamin C, which brightens skin and smoothes fine lines, lemon is acidic and can irritate your face. You may also experience an unsightly rash from phytophotodermatitis, a skin reaction that occurs when you expose chemicals in certain plants and fruits to sunlight or other ultraviolet light.
Coconut Oil
It's true that coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has been proven to fight acne. But it's also about 90% saturated fat, which can clog your pores. Apply as much as you want to your body but keep away from your face.
Very Hot Water
High-temperature water dries out your skin. When this happens, your skin's sebaceous glands produce even more oil, trying to replace it. Solution? Extremely oily and acne prone skin.
Body Lotion
Most body lotions are thicker and therefore more likely to clog your pores. They may also contain fragrances or other ingredients that can cause an allergic reaction to the thinner, more sensitive skin on your face.
Glue
It is shown that glue, which is indispensable for social media, eradicates blackheads.
Unfortunately, this home hack won't clean your pores. It can leave you with irritated skin or broken blood vessels. Worse, you may accidentally scrape the surface layer of your skin.
Source: WebMD - Photos: Unsplash