Beauty fans warned viral PICKLE Tik Tok trend could seriously damage your skin
31.03.2023 - 13:27
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Skincare hacks are all the rage on TikTok, where beauty lovers share tips and tricks on how to improve your skin. With the cost of living crisis, it’s become even more popular for people to share home DIY treatments to save you from splashing out on expensive skincare brands.
Skincare has over 172 billion views on the social media platform and is full of videos showing you the best hacks for achieving clear skin. ‘DIY skincare’ has started to rise in popularity, with Google searches spiking by 127% since January 2023.
However, it’s safe to say some at home hacks take it too far, and skincare experts are now warning people against a new popular trend which involves pickles. The pickle skincare craze has been rising in popularity and has nearly 80k views on TikTok.
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It turns out that pickle lovers are wanting to reap their benefits in every way possible, which includes getting the most out of their skin-boosting properties.. However, rather than simply consuming the natural probiotics and antioxidants that gherkins boast, skincare addicts on TikTok have been applying the brine directly to their skin as a replacement for toner.
Others are using the brine to create a DIY facemask and letting it soak in for a few minutes like a sheet mask. Toner removes any last traces of dirt, grime and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash your face and can have a positive impact on the appearance and tightness of your pores.
The trend claims to treat acne, tone skin like an acid-based toner and remove dead skin cells to reveal a glowing complexion. Skincare aficionado, Thom Watson, says applying pickles to your skin can end