The world of beauty is getting far dangerous—as several women continue to put their lives at risk in search for beauty and perfection…
It has emerged that, despite expert and medical advice, several women looking to have glowing skin are relying on a dangerous DIY facial cream that contains bleach, capable of burning the skin.
According to MailOnline;
A dangerous trend for home facials containing household bleach has emerged as a DIY means of ‘achieving glowing skin’.
Despite medical warnings that bleach can actually burn one’s skin, internet forums and at-home practitioners claim that the caustic solution has anti-aging and renewal benefits.
The vogue for such facials appears to have emerged following a November study at Stanford University School of Medicine – although similar skin lightening and brightening techniques have been around for quite some time.
Researchers tested mice with radiation dermatitis – an side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatments – by bathing them in a diluted bleach solution for 30 minutes a day.
They found that ‘the inexpensive, widely available household chemical could provide a new way to treat skin damage caused by radiation therapy, excess sun exposure or aging.’
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