It all started when my sister called me about trying a new charcoal mask.
So I sent herthisamazing mask to test.
Her first question: Can I add glue to this to make it a peel-off mask?
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Excuse me, what?
My sister is a smart girl.
Where had she gotten this idea to put Elmers glue on her face?
The Internet, of course.
Thats when my warpath against stupid DIY beauty treatments began.
YouTubers and Reddit regulars have claimed beauty benefits of everything from lemon juice toapple cider vinegar.
Here are six DIY beauty hacks floating around the Internet that we are begging you not to try.
We get itit was so cool to peel it off your fingers as a kid.
But just, resist the urge to do it on your face.
This is just plain foolish.
Elmers should be reserved putting glitter on Mothers Day cards in kindergarten.
The verdict:Never, ever in a million years use Elmers glue on your face.
Its also great for cleaning toilets and bathroom tile.
Tell me, why oh why would you use household cleaner to exfoliate your face?
Baking soda can affect the pH level of your skin.
When the acid mantle is disrupted, skin is more prone to irritation,breakouts, and superficial infections.
This is only made worse when the baking soda is mixed with water or lemon juice.
The verdict:Save it for the kitchen and bathroom.
While Dr. Engelman stands by that benefit, she doesnt recommend it to her patients.
It can risk acidburns, hyperpigmentation, and hypersensitivity to the sun, she says.
Putting eggs on your face
Back in the ’80s, eggs and mayo became popular DIY hair mask ingredients.
Now, egg whites have started popping up inDIY face masksfor tightening effects.
However, theres a risk of salmonella when you ingest raw eggs.
This is one I would leave out and trust a store-bought product that has undergone safety testing.
One of our writers tried ahomemade pore stripusing egg whites, and it didn’t really work.
Cinnamon actually plumps by being inflammatory.
Youre putting it on the lips to get inflammatory swelling, says New York dermatologist Patricia Wexler, M.D.
The best way to get lip plumping would be to use ahyaluronic acidor silicones.
Even if you dont havesensitive skin, this plant can cause a major reaction.
The verdict:Your face doesnt need dry spice rub.
Reserve the cinnamon and cayenne for a pork butt or rack of ribs.
The web will tell you how toothpaste can dry up a pimple overnight.
Butdry skincan often mean more irritation.
The verdict:Toothpaste aint cheap, so dont waste it on your face.
