Beauty Standards We Should Leave Behind In 2022
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The constant shifting and changing of trends in the beauty industry is generally a good thing. But preferences aside, this year brought us a variety of new beauty treatments and trends to enjoy, as well as some risky ones that tend to last for far too long due to their purported advantages and accessibility.
For many of us, the new year represents a fresh start, so it's also the ideal time to stop using beauty products that aren't healthy for you. Here are some trends we advise to be left in 2022:
Too Much Scrubbing
Exfoliating is a useful method for removing dead skin, but doing it too frequently might be harmful. Exfoliating too often can cause inflammation, redness, and breakouts. Long advises using a fragrance-free moisturizer or applying aloe to your skin if you experience these side effects.
Over Exfoliating
Exfoliating is a useful method for removing dead skin, but doing it too frequently might be harmful. Exfoliating too often can cause inflammation, redness, and breakouts. We advise using our SKIN REJUVENATING FACE CREAM W/VITAMIN B3 or applying aloe to your skin if you experience these side effects.
Overly Glossy Skin
While everyone wants skin that glows, using too much of one product or layering it with others might ultimately be detrimental to your skin. Applying too much product can clog your pores, which can result in blackheads, acne, and irritated skin.
Face Slugging
It is very vital to exfoliate away dead-cell accumulation from acne-prone skin because it is one of the key causes of the condition. Slugging is a technique for creating a physical barrier to trap moisture and dead cells so that the skin will not shed them. Slugging will also trap bad skin oils in acne-prone skin."
While applying a lot of vaseline to your skin overnight may seem to seal in moisture, what it actually does is lock in items that will make any skin issues you may be experiencing worse.
At Home Peels
First, a disclaimer: There are many at-home peels that are safe for your skin and that you may do using AHAs, BHAs, and retinol. For at-home skin care, we support the use of peel pads that are secure and efficient. However, utilizing professional-strength acids that contain carbolic acid (phenol), which has been popular recently, can lead to a variety of unwanted and occasionally harmful effects on the body as a whole, including allergic reactions.
Overlooking SPF
Although it may be simple to forget to use sunscreen, doing so is ultimately dangerous.
From next year, remember to apply SPF on your eyelids, fingers, ears, and neck when outside because failing to do so can result in sunburn, inflammation, and, in some circumstances, skin cancer.
DIY Micro Needling
Derma rollers for at-home micro-needling can be dangerous since they produce minor skin injuries. Infections can result from making tiny holes in the scalp or face, especially if the needles are being reused. Single-use tips are used for professional micro needling at a doctor's office, which is significantly more efficient because they are typically on motorized pens. In other words, let the experts handle this one. The increased density of needles, along with expert sanitation tools and safety regulations, will help to assure excellent results while limiting any possible adverse effects.
Bleached Brows
Many people have adopted the bleached brow trend, but it's important to remember that brows shouldn't be played about carelessly. While bleaching your eyebrows can give you a fun look, if you leave it on too long, it can harm your natural brow or cause hair loss. Bleach can also cause skin irritation and breakouts. If you want to recreate the look, go cautiously and choose concealer since brow hair loss can be irreversible.
Using Massage Guns Solely
In 2022, massage guns—tiny machines that pound your muscles while purportedly easing stiffness and loosening rigid tissues—were all the rage. Despite the fact that they could make you feel wonderful, they're not the best for post-workout recuperation and you also need the human touch. There are better ways to recover from a challenging workout such as sleep, relaxation, nutrition, hydration, and actual massage therapy. So, you should be looking forward to booking more massages in 2023 as this is a healthier way to go by.