Let’s face it: The beauty world is saturated with an overwhelming amount of advice and viewpoints that are completely useless, or worse, damaging to self-esteem.
It’s crucial to take everything with a grain of salt, whether it’s someone who insists, “Girls look better with no makeup on,” or someone who always champions only DIY methods.
Everyone possesses their own unique perception of what is beautiful, and telling someone that their personal choice is “unacceptable” is simply incorrect. Much of this unsolicited beauty advice can come off as unhelpful and judgmental rather than genuinely useful.
Here are three common examples of unneeded and unwanted beauty tip you should stop listening to immediately:
1. Applying Lemon Juice To The Face
While many people prefer to take a DIY and natural approach to skincare, it is crucial to understand that it is never a good idea to rub pure lemon juice directly onto your face.
Despite its natural reputation, lemon juice is far from gentle. Due to its extremely high acidity (a low pH level), applying it directly to your delicate facial skin can cause significant damage.
The immediate risks include:
- Severe Drying and Irritation: The acid can strip your skin’s protective barrier, leading to painful dryness and redness.
- Worsening Existing Conditions: The high acidity can easily seep into tiny micro-cuts or open blemishes, causing intense stinging, further inflammation, and potentially making your acne worse. It can also increase your skin’s photosensitivity, leading to sun damage.
Safe Alternatives: To safely harness lemon’s mild brightening properties, you must avoid immediate, direct application.
Instead, always thoroughly mix lemon juice with a soothing, diluting agent like honey or dilute it with another gentle product before applying it as a spot treatment or mask.
2. To Be Less “Loud,” Skip The Lipstick
It’s time to fully embrace the joy of lipstick and put an end to the outdated, Victorian-era notion that certain colors make people appear “loud” or “available.”
Instead, ignore what other people think and feel free to wear any color lipstick you choose. If you love wearing red lipstick on dates, go right ahead! Your personal style is about self-expression, not managing others’ perceptions.
Furthermore, those who claim that wearing cosmetics is “false advertising” clearly view individuals who choose to wear makeup as products.
Advertising is meant for products, not for people. You are an individual, and your choice to wear makeup is about artistry and self-confidence, not about misleading anyone. Own your look and wear whatever shade makes you feel powerful!
3. Doesn’t Moisturize Oily Skin
For those with oily skin, it’s easy to see some benefits, we don’t need to moisturize as frequently as people with dry skin, and our complexion often fares better in the harsh winter months.
However, that doesn’t mean you should stop using moisturizer altogether. Even oily skin needs hydration! Cutting out moisturizer can sometimes signal your skin to produce more oil to compensate for the perceived dryness.
The solution is choosing the right formula.
It would be preferable to use a water-based moisturizer because it is significantly lighter and effectively nourishes your skin without adding heavy oils that could clog your pores.
Look for products labeled as non-comedogenic to keep your skin hydrated and clear.
Remember this essential truth about beauty: the only opinion that truly matters is your own. Your beauty routine should reflect what makes you feel confident and good.
However, if you are curious about trying homemade beauty treatments, always exercise caution: seek a second opinion from a dermatologist or trusted source before applying them.
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