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  The viral social media platform Tiktok is no doubt a hub for so many quick tips and tricks about food, fashion, basketball, and of course skincare. Scrolling through Tiktok means that you’re bound to come across some skincare advice that seems illegal to know for free when it comes to treating issues like acne, blackheads, hyperpigmentation, and so on. That being said, some certified skincare gurus have come out to criticize certain advice shared on the app claiming that they cause more harm than good. On the other hand, they have given thumbs up to others. Let’s find out the Tiktok skincare hacks can actually improve your skincare game. 5 Viral Skincare Hacks That Actually Work 1. Applying Products On Damp Skin The first must-try Tiktok hack is to apply or layer your products on damp skin. Doing this helps your serum or moisturizer to sink into your skin easily to perform maximally. Applying moisturizer on damp skin adds more hydration and seals in the moisture. This makes your ...

 The effect of skin is something that be over-remphasized and that’s why we have decided to do a comprehensive blog article on this. When we are hit with unforeseen pressure, it tends to affect not only our mood but also our skin. The signs associated with a stressful body are mainly associated to the skin. There are also consequences of stress on mental health. People mostly pay attention to the effect of stress on human health while the skin gets ignored. It can lead to an imbalance hormones and other times, it alters how the skin functions. In this article, we will explore ten different ways stress can harm the skin.   1. Stress causes breakouts Stress is one of the leading causes of acne. When a person is under stress, wounds, inflammations and other signs associated with acne take forever to heal. Unlike other forms of breakout, stress breakouts is a combination of pimple pus, blackheads and whiteheads. You will also notice that the skin gets oilier even when you have dry...

 There are so many viral skincare tips all over social media and while some work, others should be avoided like a plague. Anyone can have access to social media platforms, especially the main culprit Tiktok. This means that skincare advice shared on TikTok or Instagram might not be credible but just from someone hoping to get more followers online. Let’s delve into some viral skincare tips that you need to flee from in 2022. Trending Skincare Hacks To Avoid 1. Aspirin For Acne The first viral hack trap to avoid is using aspirin to get rid of acne “quickly”. For this hack, you’re told to crush up aspirin and turn it into a paste using water and then apply it directly to your acne for quick results. It doesn’t work, please don’t do it. Applying aspirin to your acne can cause irritation and dryness ultimately damaging your skin. The same goes for using a bandaid or baking soda on active acne; they’ll do more harm than good. Instead of experimenting with different hacks, you should fig...

  it enough to just get the best products? Why is there so much fuss about the right order to layering your skincare products?  First off, let’s just say you’re not the only one curious about these new skincare rules. There’s so much emphasis on skincare layering for a good reason so stick around to find out why.   Why Is Skincare Layering So Important? To get the best results from your favorite skincare products, you absolutely need to apply them in the right order. 1. The Wrong Order Will Make Some Products Less Potent To put it simply, skincare products are made up of many different ingredients and textures that work best when used in certain ways. You will find that applying a product before or after another will determine how well either of them works. 2. Your Skin Needs All The Moisture It Can Get Applying your skincare products the wrong way can deprive your skin of the right amount of moisture it needs. In the mornings especially, your skin needs to be moistu...

 Most skin conditions occur from our lifestyle, skincare products, genetics or food. It is essential to be mindful of what one applies to their skin. Several skin conditions can be managed at home, and rosacea is one of them. Though visiting a doctor or dermatologist when you notice some skin conditions is always advisable, several home remedies and skin care tips help manage them. Some factors can trigger a rosacea flare-up. This article will explain rosacea, its causes, symptoms and practical skincare tips for managing this skin condition. What is Rosacea? Rosacea (pronounced as roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a skin condition that looks like red flushes and patchy effects from blushing. It affects women in their middle age. Rosacea is a condition that leaves the face with red, small pus-filled bumps. For most women, rosacea is itchy and very uncomfortable. It is mainly mistaken for an acne breakout. It makes the blood vessels on the skin visible while causing blushing and flushing on the che...

Waxing has almost become a norm for most ladies. In the salons, we go through the pain of getting our face, hands, legs or pubic areas waxed regardless of the pain.  Waxing is painful but also practical, which makes it worth the pain. Unlike shaving with a stick or a hair removal cream, waxing removes the hair from the roots of the skin.  It leaves the skin smooth. No matter how often you wax, it is best to know that this hair removal process has side effects.  Before we get into the damages and treatment of wax’s impact on the skin, let us understand waxing.  Waxing is the removal of hair from the roots of the skin. It allows ladies (and men who wax) to walk around with hairless skin.  When you shave your hair, it reduces to skin level. Most people prefer waxing because of how it focuses on the roots.  After waxing, the hair takes a long time to grow. There are different types of waxing.  Brazilian waxing takes less than 15 minutes to leave your skin ...