4 Skincare hacks that are doing more harm than good to your skin

When it comes to beauty, whether it be makeup or skincare, everyone loves a good at-home beauty hack. Some viral skincare hacks can be beneficial, however as convenient as they may seem, a lot of hacks out there are doing more harm than good to the skin. Whether you’ve heard or tried some of these hacks before, these are four skincare hacks that are said to be harmful to your skin.

Using lemon juice for spot clearing

Contrary to popular belief, everyone’s favourite kitchen ingredient for dark spots is unfortunately quite harmful to the skin. If a drop of lemon juice makes your mouth all sour and forces you to pucker your face, imagine what it does to your skin.

Although taking control of your blemishes and hyperpigmentation is a liberating feeling, using pure lemon juice directly on the skin can be quite damaging as it is very acidic. Using it directly on the skin could cause irritation or a burn when exposed to sunlight.

@isomerskincare 🍋 Lemon can work wonders for brightening, exfoliating your skin and act as a antioxidant ONLY when it's properly refined into a skincare product. Rubbing a lemon directly on your face can cause irritation and damage your skin barrier. DON'T do it at home, always trust products formulated for safe, effective results! #diyskincare #diyskincarehacks #lemonscrub #SkinCareTips #BeautyEssentials #EffectiveSkincare #skincaremyths #lemon #exfoliateyourskin #skincare #diy #skintiktok #skintok ♬ original sound - Isomerskincare

Sugar and salt as exfoliating scrubs

Sugar and salt may be great exfoliants for the body, but not so much for the face. Unlike scrubs made for the face, salt and sugar granules can have rough edges causing micro-tears and can be too harsh on sensitive skin, leaving it red and irritated.

@dr.mike.d Answer to @zkdnskl Is it ok to useSUGAR SCRUBS? #sugarscrub #skincare #fyp #foryou #healthtokph #skinwhitening ♬ Butter (Sweeter Remix) - 방탄소년단 (BTS)

Raw egg whites for face tightening

With current beauty trends promising youthful, clear and flawless skin, people are willing to do just about anything to cut off a few years whether that’s through cosmetics procedures or at-home skincare recipes with groceries. While natural ingredients can often make luxurious at-home facials, not everything in our kitchens is suitable for our skin. Putting raw egg whites on your face poses a potential risk of salmonella infection.

@selfmagazine Raw eggs do not belong on your face! #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokPartner #Eggs #BeautyTip #SkinCare ♬ CADÊ? - Estéfano Rodrigo

Using hairspray as setting spray

This makeup hack is one of many TikTok hacks you should not try, and if you have, it’s best to not try it again. Hairspray contains many harsh chemicals that are not formulated for the face, but rather to hold your hair in place. Using hairspray to set your make up will cause irritation and flare ups in the long run, and even acne breakouts.

@oatmeal.wizard
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There’s no better feeling than finally finding those products or methods that work for your skin. However, it’s important to do thorough research on matters regarding your skin. What may work for someone else, may not work for you.