In the glittering realm of beauty, it's difficult to imagine anything more menacing than an unexpectedly strong skin potion causing a facial rash. Isn't it everything simply paint and powder? As for treatments and devices, as long as they're labeled "beauty," you're free to use them. After all, they're hardly medical procedures; how dangerous can they be? The solution is more dangerous than you would think. We've all seen what may happen when we give an untrained therapist access to acids, lasers, or injectables.
Regular cosmetics, on the other hand, might be harmful if used excessively or incorrectly. So here are some New Year's goals for you in the form of beauty habits you should avoid.
Overdosing on hair strengtheners
The success of Olaplex, the original 'bond-building' serum capable of repairing hair damage and breakage caused by over-processing strands with bleach and dyes, has inspired a flood of bond-repairing and hair-restoring products such as K18 Repair Mask, Living Proof Triple Bond Complex, and the new L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair.
At-home microneedling
Using a microneedling roller identical to those used by experts on your skin appears to be a sensible, low-cost way to achieve the same effects. But, please, Lord, don't. 'A course of professional microneedling is wonderful if you need it, but needling should not be part of your weekly or even monthly program,' says skin doctor Sophie Shotter, echoing nearly every other skin specialist I've spoken with.
If you do it on a frequent basis, your skin will suffer. Aside from that, rollers that are handled incorrectly may rip into your skin rather than generating smooth puncture points. Furthermore, we seldom disinfect these rollers, putting us at danger of infection.
Converting to face soap
Because of increased handwashing and ecologically friendly packaging, good old soap has made a comeback in recent years. Lots of special 'facial soaps' are also doing the rounds, all claiming to be less abrasive than conventional soap by being 'all natural'. But be cautious. Regular soaps are comprised of oils and fats, as well as lye (sodium hydroxide), a skin-stripping component.
The finished result contains very little lye, but it is enough to make the soap alkaline, which means it is quite drying. Any bar that has the terms sodium or potassium ***-ate in its ingredients, such as'sodium olivate,' is not suitable for use as a face cleanser. Like liquid face washes, the 'facial soaps' you seek are often referred to as 'face bars' or'syndets,' and are made of mild synthetic detergents such as disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate or coco glucoside. A good example is the £8 Cerave Hydrating Cleanser Bar.
Using lash-boosting serums all year
It's difficult to resist the drastically lengthening benefits of lash-boosting serums containing prostaglandin analogues – hormone-like chemicals that have been shown to increase lash development. They work, but only when used as instructed, according to ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Dr. Rachna Murthy. Overdoing it can result in 'hyperpigmentation, inflammation, and redness of the eye line and lid,' she warns.
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