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Skincare Fads That Vanished As Quickly As They Appeared
We love discovering new and innovative ingredients and techniques that keep us looking younger. But every once in a while, there is a hyped product or procedure that promises insane results but only ends up being some pyramid scheme or doing our skin more harm than good. That’s a skincare fad that is short-lived with great marketing or sheer good luck, so before you try the next product that may seem too good to be true- do your research and don’t be too quick to buy into everything you see (via Biologi).
There is a fundamental difference between these skincare fads and what really works for your skin. Many viral skincare trends can actually mess up your skin so before you jump on the bandwagon, check with your dermatologist. Using the wrong DIY skincare and charcoal masks may not be what they claim to be. New York-based dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali told Insider, “I don’t think people should ignore trends, but they should always proceed with caution,” because you never know if the trend will stay or be gone.
Aren’t we glad that “hangover makeup” isn’t trending anymore because who would have thought accentuating your eye bags would be considered cool (via Reader’s Digest)? It had its day, but we are so glad it’s gone. Do you own a jade roller? Another disappointing skin fad is the jade roller that supposedly decreased…
