Five beauty procedures you should NEVER try at home
Since we are mostly still stuck at home, some of us have probably tried to DIY our beauty and grooming rituals that we usually do outside. And while it might even be fun to try to cut our own hair or do our own nails at home, there are some things that should be left to the experts. Here are five beauty procedures that you should never try at home.
Eyelash perms
When done at a salon, it’s imperative that you keep your eyes closed throughout the procedure. That’s because this procedure uses strong chemicals like ammonia that should not get into the eye at all costs. When you do it yourself, you have to open your eyes at some point. At the very least, you could experience irritation or redness, but it could lead to more serious problems like eyelash damage, burns or even damage to your eyesight. While we love the awake look we get with permed lashes, it’s not worth the risk to do it at home.
Medium to deep peels
Chemical peels are a good way to get rid of dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin. While light peels using low concentration of acids are perfectly safe to use at home, high concentrations of acids can cause serious burns, wounds and other forms of skin damage when applied improperly. Chemical peels should only be done under the supervision of a doctor.
From the name itself, microneedling involves pressing small needles into the skin to stimulate collagen production. It can be done using a dermaroller or a dermapen. It’s usually used by those who want to improve the appearance of acne scars or wrinkles. Using them at home can do the opposite of the intended results. The wrong usage can possibly cause microtears in the skin that can lead to scarring and hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, if the tools aren’t sterilized properly, it could possibly lead to an infection.
Eyebrow bleaching
Any procedure that is done close to the eyes needs special training. So even though it’s safe to bleach your mustache at home, your eyebrows are a different story. Bleach contains peroxide and ammonia. Even if only a tiny amount gets into your eye, there are so many possible things that can go wrong.
Skin bleaching
Some people would really like to lighten their skin quickly so they would resort to bleaching their skin at home. These bleaching kits can contain ingredients like mercury, hydroquinone and steroids that could possibly have adverse effects like mercury poisoning, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), blue and black pigmentation and steroid acne. If you must bleach your skin, make sure it is done by a trained professional.
Even though DIY kits for these procedures are available for a much lower price than you would pay for at a salon or clinic, the risks are too high to do it yourself. We all want to feel beautiful, but our health is always more important!
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