Skincare: social tricks NOT to follow
Social media are very useful platforms, not only because they allow us to stay in touch with the people we love or to meet new ones, but also because they are an inexhaustible source of information. On social media, we can indeed find advice, suggestions, interesting insights, and tutorials to learn how to do things we never thought we could do.
However, not all the information and tutorials that spread on social media are reliable and especially... safe! In fact, there is also false information and beauty tips circulating online that are not only unhelpful but even dangerous!
In this article, we reveal 4 social tricks that have gained popularity on the web but should never be imitated. An article to read to ensure that none of the viral tricks you intend to try on your skin or hair are present in this list!
Alcohol or toothpaste on pimples
As we all know, alcohol has the ability to disinfect. Therefore, at first glance, it may seem like a great solution to combat pimples and impurities caused by poor or insufficient facial cleansing. The "cleansing" effect is somewhat guaranteed, but what is easily forgotten is the risk of skin irritation. Alcohol is indeed particularly aggressive and, especially if you have sensitive or delicate skin, the risk of causing skin irritation is just around the corner.
"Even the toothpaste is still too aggressive. It can indeed cause burning and redness."
Glue to get rid of blackheads
A few years ago, the black face mask was particularly talked about. Following this type of product, some online users thought to reproduce its effect by using something easily available... glue!
Putting glue on the face is, however, very dangerous; it could cause burns or, in the best case, block the pores.
Lemon for the armpits
"Putting a slice of lemon under your armpits instead of deodorant to remove bad odors and fight the bacteria that cause them. This inexpensive solution to use instead of deodorant is, however, quite dangerous. Irritations and blisters can form on the skin."
Broccoli with the radiator
"Having become famous on Tik Tok, this trick is not only extremely uncomfortable to put into practice, but it is also extremely harmful to the hair. The "trick" consists of wrapping a strand of hair (long enough) around the radiators to heat it up and achieve a wavy style. The problem, however, is that on one hand this technique can be dangerous for the face due to the proximity of the face to a heat source, and on the other hand, the health of the hair will also suffer since, unlike straighteners, radiators are not made of special materials that allow heating the hair without burning it."
These are just some of the dangerous and harmful tips that can be put into practice. In reality, there are many others to keep your distance from. Learning to distinguish useful advice from potentially harmful ones is extremely important not only for your beauty but especially for your health!
