Beauty hacks are all over Instagram.
Worse yet, you could’t always tell just how safe these hacks are.
Some are actually pretty dangerous.
Here’s what you better know about them.
Not only is it extremely inexpensive, it’s also equally effective.
Bacteria is also responsible for those pesky blackheads that crop up on the tip of your nose.
“These bacteria can’t survive in high oxygen environments,” Shah explained.
That means peroxide will take care of them, no problem.
Similar hacks also call for placing a hot towel against the covered skin.
“However, applying Vaseline to the skin may actually promote the development of clogged pores and acne.”
In other words:moreblackheads.
This beauty hack may predate the internet, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’tfound its way online.
And, in this case, there’s a good reason: Itactuallyworks.
It helps to minimize fluid retention and puffiness in the area," the dermatologist revealed.
For puffiness below your eyes, black tea works best.
After just a few minutes, the reduction in inflammation should be noticeable.
Worst: Egg white masks
You might also remember your Granny using eggs in her beauty routine.
Nevertheless, you’ll see plenty of beauty vloggers touting the benefits ofegg white masks.
While these masks do as many people claim, includingshrinking your pores, the health risks outweigh the benefits.
Salmonella can be extremely dangerous andeven fatal.
Instead, why not try an eggextractmask?
Yetthey seem to be the real deal.
Silk, on the other hand “helps the skin stay hydrated,” according to the expert.
In turn, this can help protect against acne.
Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin also recommends silk pillowcases.
Silk pillowcases can even help keep your blowout looking nicer longer.
“It also allows the hair to keep its natural oils and prevents frizz and dehydration.”
Silk pillowcases may just be theperfectway to get some beauty sleep.
But here we are.
Thanks to the internet,these unusual face masksmanaged to become popular.
Believe it or not, though, there is actually some science behind slathering your face in kitty litter.
Of course, how much argan oil is in these different beauty products varies.
This hack is indeed a good one.
When speaking toSkincare.com, dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali recommended using argan oil for dry skin.
“It helps hydrate, leaving skin feeling soft and supple.”
Worst: Adding Mr. Clean to your beauty routine
If you’ve ever usedMr.
Clean Magic Eraserto remove scuffs from your walls, you know that it’s basically, well, magic.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s wise to start using the product on yourself.
People have discovered that itworks to remove unwanted spray tan lines, but this hack is a dangerous one.
“They’re not subject to the same safety testing requirements as personal-care products.”
It could also trigger an allergic reaction.
Others have found thatthe foam produced by the Magic Erasers can also whiten teeth not that it should.
It may sound a little out there, but it’s a legit beauty hack.
Both chafing gels and makeup primers share the same primary ingredient: dimethicone.
Ina video she shared to Instagram, beauty blogger Farah Dhukai revealed a new way to treat acne.
“Apply as a spot treatment to all your acne spots, let it dry and go to bed.
Wash off in morning,” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram video.
New York City-based dermatologist Leslie Gerstman toldInStylethat most diaper creams contain two main ingredients: zinc and petroleum.
That’s true, thoughrazorburn is an exception.
And, to be fair, razor burn isn’t actually a burn at all.
Instead,razor burnis a form of skin irritation that some people experience after shaving.
You might experience redness or even bumps after shaving if you are prone to razor burn.
Oh, and it’s hella painful.
Even if you don’t get razor burn routinely, anyone whoshavescan experience it.
Thankfully, there’s a way to get some quick relief.
Dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali toldSkincare.comthat icing razor burn is a worthwhile hack.
Over the course of a few minutes, alternate between putting ice on and off the inflamed area.
But, whatever you do,don’tstick a pin in it.
And that’s true even if you thought to sanitize the pin first.
“All that irritation is going to take much longer to heal and can lead to scarring.”
Although popping pimples is almost never a good plan, dermatologist Jason Emer offered up a safer alternative.
Be sure to disinfect and use antibiotic ointment afterward as well.
According to the expert, dirty makeup brushes are responsible for causing both illnesses and infections.
Although there’s no hack that can get you out of cleaning your makeup tools completely (boo!
), there are a couple hacks that make the process easier.
Worst: Lemon juice lightener
Lemon juice has made its way into all kinds of beauty hacks.
From fading acne scars to lightening dark spots to you name it, it’sallbeen done.
Lemon juice may indeed work, in a sense, but that doesn’t make it safe.
“This is not okay to use!”
What’s the big deal?
Combine lemon juice with natural sunlight and you’re in for an even worse situation.
“The result is usually a pink, red, or purple patch on your skin.”
It can also result in hyper-pigmentation.
Best: Treating skin from within
Good news!
In fact, what you eat is probably the best beauty “hack” you could ever try.
Instead of slathering zinc-based diaper cream on your face, why not just eat zinc-rich spinach?
“Zinc has a lot of wound healing properties,” Moskovitz explained.
“There’s also some evidence showing that it can help with breakouts.”
Additionally, bone broth is “a good source of natural collagen,” according to the dietitian.
Cinnamon, however, is not one of them.
Now, this hackwillwork, but you still shouldn’t try it!
“Cinnamon actually plumps by being inflammatory.
“The best way to get lip plumping would be to use ahyaluronic acidor silicones.”
“It’s a spice,” she put it bluntly.
“If you put pepper on your skin, you might burn your skin.
