5 unusual TikTok beauty tips deciphered by a pro

By Nina ParageUpdated on

Reverse shampoo: washing your hair upside down

Forget everything you think you know about your hair routine. On TikTok, we advocate the “reverse shampoo”. In other words: the conditioner or the mask first, and the shampoo secondly. This technique would make it possible to treat the hair without weighing down the hair mass. Then, the shampoo would remove care residues in addition to excess sebum.

For Marie Dargo, reverse shampoo is not an exact science: “It really depends on the products used. I think the most important thing is to have a shampoo that does not strip the scalp too much, and which, by extension, allows you to have less need for very heavy masks or conditioners. »

Garlic in the nose against colds

To stop having to blow your nose, have you tried inserting a piece of garlic in your nostrils? As incredible as it sounds, TikTok did it. Indeed, garlic would help decongest the sinuses. At first glance, the experiment seems to work. On the videos that abound on the platform, users show their noses flowing following their experience.

Dre Marie Jourdan, dermatologist, explains to us that this reaction of the body has nothing positive: "The mucous membrane is so attacked that it creates a flow in turn, it is indeed a flow which is added to that from the common cold. For our expert, this trick is therefore not a good idea at all. “When the nose is blocked, it does not necessarily seem logical to stick something in the nostrils. Why would garlic decongest the nose and sinuses? Garlic is known for its antiseptic properties and we can offer infusions to drink in case of colds, but if we insert it directly into the nose, it just becomes irritating to the mucous membranes, especially since it gives off a strong smell. . If the contact is prolonged, one can fear a contact dermatitis, a real reaction whose repercussions can go beyond the nostrils and affect the nostrils and the upper lip. It has also happened that a small piece of garlic escapes vigilance and gets stuck in the nose. The obstruction then became even more problematic and paved the way for maceration and secondary infection. »

Iced cucumber against acne

Used for a long time to decongest tired eyes, the cucumber slice is reinventing itself on TikTok. According to American content creator Alexa Rae Loebel, this vegetable enhances the skin and helps reduce redness, acne and scars.

So, should you rush to your scoop to get rid of acne? For Dr. Marie Jourdan, cucumbers are not a real treatment for acne. However, it can reduce the redness and inflammation associated with this skin problem. “In any case, the cucumber does no harm. Rich in water, vitamins and antioxidants, it provides hydration to the superficial layers of the skin and improves the complexion. It also has an astringent effect that tightens pores and regulates sebum production. Freezing the cucumber adds a decongestant property that helps soothe, improve inflammation and reduce puffiness and dark circles. “, thus enlightens us our pro. To benefit from all its benefits, however, you must know how to be diligent. “Just because the cucumber is a food, an economical care from mother nature, does not mean that it is not effective. It is to a lesser extent, and totally depending on the diligence and regularity that we bring to its application. »

Hydrocolloid dressings against acne

Always with the aim of no longer having acne, some Tiktokeurs undertake to apply hydrocolloid dressings to their face. These dressings are indicated to help the healing of wounds, especially blisters on the feet.

For Dr. Marie Jourdan, this device can help heal acne. “From simple compresses to silicone dressings and waterproof dressings, healing treatments have evolved enormously in recent years. Today, each type of wound is the subject of a specific prescription. By forming a double skin, hydro-colloid dressings protect the wound from the soiled external environment and avoid secondary infections. By forming a gel on contact with the exudate of a wound to which they are applied, hydrocolloid dressings maintain a moist environment, conducive to healing and therefore optimize repair. So finally, putting a hydrocolloid dressing on an acne pimple can allow the inflammation to heal more easily. This can avoid superinfections and, above all, prevents it from being fiddled with and therefore avoids traces linked to excoriation. Moreover, there are small patches on the market specifically designed to overcome pimples. »

However, these dressings do not “cure” acne, which is a chronic dermatological condition that can be linked to multiple factors. “Acne is an inflammatory problem that recurs and requires special treatment and follow-up. Also, if hydrocolloid dressings are applied everywhere and for too long, they could well become counterproductive, smother the skin, create pimples or cause existing pimples to macerate until they become superinfected. »

So be careful with tiktok tips!