Exfoliation is one of the most important parts of daily hygiene. It is important to remove the dead skin. Scrubbing sugar crystals on skin strip of the natural oils from skin and also makes the skin itchy.
Social media is the key platform from which maximum people are attracted. There are many social channels on YouTube, Instagram and other different platforms where multiple content creators are showcasing the beauty hacks. The beauty content available on social media can be injurious for people around the globe. There are millions of beauty hacks which are ineffective and can be hazardous. One must fact check the ingredients, usage and take precautions before trying any hack.
5 Beauty Hacks which are common and Harmful at the same time
- Using Candle Wax as Moisturizer: This was a trend which actually got viral on social media. For the best moisturizing skin people trusted the hack and tried melted candle on hands, it was the most bizarre practice which directly hampered the skin cells due to excessive heat. When the people rubbed the candle wax on skin. It creates a pressure which in result builds up heat energy inside the body and can severely damage the skin tissues.
- Using Sugar as an Exfoliater: Exfoliation is one of the most important parts of daily hygiene. It is important to remove the dead skin. Scrubbing sugar crystals on skin strip of the natural oils from skin and also makes the skin itchy. It clogs the pores, damages and tear the skin which causes skin damage and can result in various breakouts, acne, eczema, irritation and redness on skin. Sugar exfoliation is the most harsh practice for the face.
- Using Sunscreen for Contouring: In sunscreen contouring, the agenda is to apply sunscreen partially on the face. The contour lines are left without sunscreen applied on it. Basically, the contour lines are left to tan. The contour lines are unprotected, it is left to cause a skin burn or skin tan. The partial exposure of sun on screen leads to premature signs of aging.
- Using Basic Soda on Teeth: A viral reel which showcased the teeth cleansing with a baking soda mixture. Applying baking soda is a harmful process, using it on teeth breaks the enamel. Enamel is the upper coating of teeth which protects it from getting damaged. Using baking soda causes sores, ulcers , rough teeth and can cause sensitivity in teeth.
- Period Blood Mask: This is the most terrible beauty hack which broke the internet. In this menstrual blood is collected in a bowl and then it is applied on face. Also, it is believed that this masks brightens up the skin and revives the skin. All this viral reel is a myth. The truth is that this is the most unhealthy and horrible practice as it let all the dirty and excreted blood enter the skin cells again.
