BEAUTY TIPS: BEAUTY TIPS ON TIKTOK: DO’S AND DON’TS

TikTok is the new social network popular with young and old alike. It stands out for its use of short videos, usually accompanied by the music of the moment. In addition to dance videos, playback videos, make-up videos, etc., TikTok also has its share of short videos. TikTok also features its fair share of beauty tips videos.

It has to be said that these tricks are all the rage, and are usually applied casually by users. With all the risks that implies! Indeed, while some tricks are effective, others can be dangerous, if not simply ineffective.

At Somapro, we decipher the beauty trends to follow and not to follow to take care of your skin on TikTok.

Slugging

Slugging is a term used to describe the act of covering the face with a thick layer of cream before bedtime, in order to hydrate the skin as much as possible during the night. One of the most popular tips on the social network, it originated in South Korea, where fresh, plump skin is highly prized.

• Dermatologists believe that this tip is perfectly effective not only for moisturizing the skin, but also for repairing the cutaneous barrier when it is damaged. However, they recommend using only gentle ingredients that do not contain retinol or exfoliating acids for this purpose.
• To benefit from slugging, use a skin-friendly moisturizer or, better still, Vaseline, which has strong occlusive properties. Its action is to prevent water loss in skin tissue and, by extension, to combat skin dryness. By using Tsara Vaseline, you also help your skin to better absorb the cosmetics on clean skin and optimize their effects.
• Be sure to rinse your face thoroughly in the morning to keep skin soft and smooth.

Finally, it’s important to point out that slugging should only be performed occasionally during episodes of dry skin. Slugging is also not recommended on acne-prone skin, as it can provoke an acne breakout.

Shaving with sandpaper

You read that right: thanks to TikTok, it’s become trendy to shave your legs with sandpaper. A trick we strongly advise against, whatever your skin type.

Indeed, while effective for hair removal, this tip will also irritate the skin. Scrubbing your legs with sandpaper also entails a definite risk of skin hyperpigmentation and scarring due to the micro-injuries caused by the grains.

So, the sandpaper shaving trend is one you shouldn’t follow, especially as waxes and razors are still effective for removing hair without injury. Don’t forget to soften the skin with a non-comedogenic vegetable oil such as sweet almond oil after each shaving or waxing session to soothe skin irritation.

We’ve also included our tips for caring for your skin after shaving or waxing in this article.

Express cryonics with DIY ice globes

Ice globes are a cryotherapy technique and a tool that takes the form of a pair of spheres with handles filled with a special liquid that doesn’t freeze completely, even at very low temperatures. These spheres are used to massage the face with an oil or serum, or even without, to bring a toning effect to the skin, which emerges firmer and more radiant thanks to the cold.

Ice Globes also bring other benefits, such as reducing the appearance of dark circles by toning the capillary walls under the eyes. Cold also fights acne by tightening pores and calming irritation, slowing skin ageing and contributing to clearer skin.

Thanks to TikTok, those on a budget no longer need to buy Ice Globes to enjoy their benefits. In fact, beauty Tiktokes have made it popular to fill empty lip balm sticks with water, then freeze them in the fridge overnight for homemade Ice Globes. All you have to do is massage your face with the resulting ice, rolling the blocks up and down your face and from inside to outside for a few seconds to wake up tired skin, tone it and prepare it for other treatments.

As you can see, this TikTok tip is perfectly validated by both dermatologists and home skincare enthusiasts.