💋 The Worst Beauty Advice Ever Given (That People Still Believe)
PSA — Not Everything on the Internet Belongs on Your Face 💻💀
For every brilliant beauty hack, there’s one that sounds like it was invented by someone who lost a dare.
Somewhere right now, a human being is using glue as a blackhead strip and thinking it’s “DIY skincare.”
We’ve officially reached the point where TikTok meets toxicology.
Let’s expose the worst, weirdest, and most unintentionally hilarious beauty advice ever — with real science to save your skin (and your dignity).
1. “Use Deodorant as Primer!” 🧴😳
Why it’s viral: Someone realized antiperspirant blocks sweat and thought, “Perfect for oily skin!”
📌 Science says:
Deodorants contain aluminum salts meant for underarms — not your T-zone.
They clog pores, trap sweat, and can cause dermatitis or acne.
✅ Reality check: Your face is not a pit.
Use a mattifying, non-comedogenic primer instead.
💡 Bonus truth: Antiperspirant under makeup = suffocating your skin in shame.
2. “Toothpaste Shrinks Pimples!” 🦷🔥
It shrinks them alright — and takes your skin barrier with it.
Toothpaste has hydrogen peroxide, menthol, and baking soda — all irritants.
You’ll end up with a red, crusty chemical burn that looks worse than the zit ever did.
✅ Dermatologist-approved: Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid spot treatments only.
✅ Grandma-approved: Ice cube, patience, and maybe a nap.
💡 Fun fact: Toothpaste is for enamel. Your face doesn’t have any.
3. “Use Lemon Juice to Brighten Your Skin!” 🍋😬
Because nothing says “radiance” like a first-degree burn.
📌 Science fact: Lemon juice has a pH of 2 — more acidic than your skin (5.5).
It strips your barrier, increases sun sensitivity, and can cause phytophotodermatitis — fancy for “sun-triggered rash.”
✅ Better idea: Vitamin C serum with a stable, buffered formula.
✅ Even better: Don’t treat your face like a cocktail garnish.
4. “Coconut Oil Fixes Everything!” 🥥✨(Except Acne)
It’s great for dry hair or shaving, but for your pores?
That’s a hard no.
📌 Science note: Coconut oil is highly comedogenic — meaning it clogs pores and traps bacteria.
📌 Translation: Acne’s favorite dinner.
✅ Use instead: Jojoba, squalane, or hemp seed oil — non-comedogenic and allergen-safe.
💡 Pro tip: Just because it’s edible doesn’t mean it’s skincare.
5. “Glue Out Your Blackheads!” 🧴👃
Yes, people really apply Elmer’s glue to their noses, let it dry, and peel it off like a DIY pore strip.
📌 Science says: It’s water-soluble polyvinyl acetate — technically “safe,” but not made for skin.
📌 Also: It removes surface hair, not blackheads.
✅ Better: Clay masks or BHA exfoliants actually unclog pores.
✅ Also better: Not sniffing craft supplies in your bathroom.
6. “Use Mouthwash as Toner.” 😵💫
That’s right — some folks think antiseptic mouthwash = acne cure.
Spoiler: It’s just menthol, alcohol, and dye.
📌 Result: Burning, dryness, irritation, and regret.
✅ Why it “feels” clean: Nerves confuse “burning” with “working.” (They’re liars.)
✅ Why it’s bad: Alcohol destroys barrier lipids and microbiome balance.
💡 Science fact: Skin isn’t a gum commercial.
7. “Contour with Sunscreen.” ☀️🫤
TikTok logic: Apply sunscreen only where you’d highlight, tan naturally everywhere else.
Reality: Uneven protection, permanent sun damage, and blotchy “contour” lines.
📌 Science says: SPF works when applied evenly — not as an art project.
✅ Do this instead: Apply SPF everywhere, then contour with makeup.
✅ Bonus: You won’t age like a patchy avocado.
8. “Use Hairspray to Set Makeup.” 💨💋
No. Just… no.
Hairspray contains lacquer, alcohol, and propellants — great for hair, catastrophic for pores.
📌 Result: Irritation, clogged follicles, and if you’re unlucky — contact dermatitis.
✅ Actual fix: A setting spray designed for skin, ideally vegan and fragrance-free.
💡 Fun fact: Makeup artists used hairspray only on wigs — not faces.
9. “Your Foundation Should Be Two Shades Lighter.” 🧛♀️
Congratulations — you’ve just joined the Edward Cullen aesthetic.
📌 Truth: Matching foundation to your face and neck = healthy, realistic glow.
📌 Science note: Wrong undertones exaggerate dryness and texture.
✅ Pro trick: Check shades in daylight, not Sephora’s LED cave of lies.
💡 Bonus myth: “Oxidation means it’s old.” Nope — it’s just your skin’s pH reacting with pigment.
10. “Makeup Wipes Count as Cleansing.” 🚫🧻
Repeat after us: Wiping ≠ washing.
Wipes just move product around and leave behind residue that can clog pores and cause irritation — especially for sensitive skin.
📌 Science truth: Double cleansing (remover + gentle wash) actually removes sebum, SPF, and makeup safely.
✅ Better: Micellar water, oil cleansers, or allergen-safe gentle foams.
💡 Pro tip: Your pillowcase will thank you.
Bonus: “If It’s Trendy, It’s Safe.” 😬
Let’s not forget black peel-off masks that tore off eyebrows, cinnamon “plumping” scrubs that caused burns, or DIY derma-rolling with fruit needles.
📌 Science rule: Popular ≠ safe.
📌 Golden rule: If it stings, burns, or bleeds — it’s not self-care, it’s self-sabotage.
✅ Best hack: Science > virality. Always.
Final Thought: Your Skin Deserves Facts, Not Folklore 🧠💅
From lemon juice to glue masks, the world is full of “miracle” hacks that belong in a history museum — not your bathroom.
Modern beauty isn’t about pain or panic; it’s about peace, prevention, and a solid cleanser.
So next time you see someone say “Use Windex on pimples” (yes, that happened) — just remember:
If your skincare routine doubles as a hardware aisle, it’s time to stop.
🌿 The EpiLynx Promise:
Because your skin deserves smarter care than TikTok trends.
At EpiLynx, everything is:
✨ Gluten-Free
🌱 Vegan
🐰 Cruelty-Free
💚 Allergen-Safe
🧴 Made for Sensitive Skin
No glue, no lemons, no toothpaste. Just science — and skin that actually thanks you later.
