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The Most Dangerous Beauty Regimes That Should Be Banned
1. Using waist trainers to slim down
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We all remember this viral trend…using a waist trainer to achieve an hourglass body shape like one of the Kardashians, which involves wearing a corset-like bodice for several hours each day. Not only are they uncomfortable, squeezing your body isn’t good for your internal organs either.
2. Suncream contouring
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This dangerous regime went viral on Tik-Tok when a model posted a video showing her followers how to apply different SPF factor suncream to different parts of her face to achieve a contoured look…but this puts you at risk of burning in the areas where you have applied lower protection, which could damage your skin.
3. Injecting yourself with botox
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Based on how expensive botox injections can be at a clinic, you can see why people might be tempted to buy it online and have a go themselves…but this can be very dangerous as you don’t know what you could be injecting into your body and it should only be done by a trained professional.
4. Using glue to remove blackheads
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We can only imagine how painful it must be to use glue to remove blackheads…not to mention the fact it can actually clog up your pores and make your skin worse! We definitely would not recommend this beauty regime and think you’d be better off sticking to trusted products.
5. Applying deodorant as a face primer
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Can you believe people have actually started using deodorant as a face primer before applying make-up? Madness! Deodorant was not designed for our face and could lead to clogged pores. Furthermore, the fragrance used in the products could irritate and inflame our skin.
6. Removing fake tan using a cleaning sponge
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Although we can see the logic behind this idea, we definitely don’t recommend using cleaning sponges to remove fake tan. These sponges are designed to remove tough stains around the house, meaning they are too harsh for our skin and sometimes contain chemicals that could be harmful.
7. Wearing face-lifting patches at night
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These patches are worn overnight to constrict the muscles in your face and limit movement to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. However, they can be harmful by clogging up pores or causing irritation. There is also a risk of pulling off skin when removing them.
8. Chemical peels at the salon
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Although some people have had positive results from chemical peels, as you can tell by the name of this beauty treatment there are risks involved with soaking your face in chemicals. Some possible side effects are redness, swelling, discolouration and even infection.
9. Using hairspray to set your make-up
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Setting spray is used after applying make-up to keep it in place for longer, but some beauty vloggers have suggested using hairspray as a cheaper option. Dermatologists have advised to avoid this idea as hairspray contains a high alcohol content which could dry out your skin.
10. Making your own eyelash serum
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Although there are many eyelash serum products you can buy to lengthen your lashes, people have now started to make DIY serum at home! Our eyes are very sensitive and we can’t afford to harm them, so you’d be much safer sticking to the professional products.
11. Adding cinnamon to a DIY face mask
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This beauty trend was first introduced by French blogger Marie Lopez after she added cinnamon to a DIY face mask. Fans soon complained that the mask made their skin burn, which comes as no surprise as cinnamon is known to cause skin irritation and burning.
12. Removing moles at home
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You might not believe people actually try and remove moles at home…but they do! There are many products you can buy online and home remedies containing herbal extracts people use to remove moles, leaving them with painful sores and permanent scaring.
13. Using haemorrhoid cream to reduce dark circles and puffiness
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One of the biggest issues we try to combat is reducing dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, but this isn’t an easy task. One of the newest beauty hacks is to use haemorrhoid cream, but this has not been recommended by experts who advise to stick with cucumber slices and cold patches.
14. Applying sharpie as eyeliner
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This may seem like an absurd idea, but if Taylor Swift does it…how can we say no! We’re only kidding, we definitely do not recommend using Sharpie as eyeliner, permanent markers definitely weren’t signed for cosmetic purposes — even Taylor took what she said.
15. Lip-filler pens
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Instead of getting lip filler injections, people have been using Hyaluron pens at home which use pressurised air to force filler into the lips instead of needles. There are some worrying consequences if this doesn’t go well, so you might want to avoid using them and going to a trained professional.
16. Using lemon juice to lighten dark spots
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This beauty trick is a complete myth…it turns out that lemon juice can actually make dark spots worse if you go out in the sun with lemon juice on your face. Its also highly acidic and can dry out your skin, so its probably best to avoid this regime!
17. Getting a Brazilian blowout
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You might be surprised to find a Brazilian blowout on this list, because although it produces amazing results if you want smooth sleek hair, the chemical used in the process can be dangerous. Formaldehyde can trigger allergic reactions, toxicity and even asthma attacks.
18. Using colouring pencils for eyeliner
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Would you believe people use coloured pencils and sometimes crayons as eyeliner? We certainly can’t! Although most of these tools aren’t toxic they were definitely not designed to be used for cosmetic purposes and could be dangerous, especially for your eyes.
19. Sloppy pedicures
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You probably weren’t expecting to see this one on the list…but it turns out a pedicure can be more dangerous than you’d think! If your salon doesn’t follow hygienic practices there is a risk of getting nail fungus, warts or bacterial infections so make you don’t skimp on price.
20. Bleaching your skin
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We don’t need to tell you why this beauty regime should be banned…there are many reasons people use bleach on their skin including to reduce redness, lighten their skin tone and cure acne. However, there are great risks of using such a powerful chemical.
21. Going on a milkshake diet
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Slimming shakes may seem like a quick fix to losing weight, but they can do much more harm than good. Following these milkshake diets could dramatically lower your calorie intake meaning you won’t be getting the energy or nutrients your body needs, as well as not providing a long-term solution.
22. Using tanning beds
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We’ve known for a long time how damaging tanning beds can be as they can increase the risk of getting skin cancer, yet they haven’t beeb banned yet. Recent research has also suggested that they could be as addictive as smoking or gambling, making them even more problematic.
23. Taking diet pills
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How many adverts have you seen posted all over the internet about diet pills that will miraculously make you lose weight? Well, you’d be better off saving your money as there is no research to suggest these pills can aid weight loss and could be harmful.
24. Going on a juice cleanse
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People use juice cleanses to drop weight fast and remove toxins from the body, but they can be more harmful than you’d think. Firstly, they may not provide a sustainable weight loss solution and they can even break down muscle tissue and damage the heart.
25. Ear candling
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This beauty regime involves inserting a hollow tube coated with paraffin or wax into the ear which is then set alight. This creates a suctioning effect with the aim to remove earwax and other impurities, but there is no evidence to show it is beneficial and there are risks.
26. Brazilian waxing
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Although waxing is a very common procedure that a lot of people have done regularly, there are some risks to waxing sensitive areas of the body. Not only is it painful, but there is a risk of skin being removed in the process which can lead to infection.
27. Gel manicures
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Although gel manicures are a hugely popular beauty treatment, they are more damaging than you might think. The harsh chemicals can ruin the natural nails, as well as the UV light drying process putting you at a higher risk of skin cancer due to increased exposure.
28. Using suction to plump your lips
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The more recent trend is to have fuller looking lips, with people searching for alternatives to having lip filler injected to create the plumped look. But using suction to achieve this look can cause your lips to bruise and split, increasing risk of infection.
29. Laser hair removal
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Laser hair removal has become hugely popular due to providing a long-lasting hair removal treatment. However, there are certain risks to getting this procedure as chemicals are released into the air which can be harmful if they are inhaled and cause problems.
30. Using a glow stick to make nail polish
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Although using the contents of a glow stick mixed together with clear nail polish can create a really cool product, this stuff can be harmful if it comes into contact with your skin or if it is swallowed. It would be much safer to stick to professional products!
