To discover the latest make-up trends of the moment, Tiktok is THE reference social network. Be careful all the same to distinguish a good tip from a buzz effect which can sometimes be dangerous for our health. This is the case of this make-up technique strongly discouraged by experts.
On Tiktok, Instagram or even YouTube, content is often very attractive, but not always instructive. It is certain that it is regularly on these platforms that we discover the latest beauty, well-being and make-up trends of the moment. Be careful all the same to distinguish a trick from a buzz effect. Not all ideas are good for copying… After the hair dryer technique as an eyelash curlerthe menstrual mask, the filing of teeth (and so on), a video with more than 15 million views makes the buzz among beauty addicts. It consists of applying make-up, the lips as well as the eyes, with… colored pencils ! Health experts are sounding the alarm and explaining why it shouldn’t be not replicate this dangerous trend at home.
Makeup with colored pencils: a very dangerous trend for your skin
Interviewed by the magazine Teen Vogue on this subject, the dermatologist Michelle Henry alerted on the risks associated with this trick for your skin : “Risks include skin irritation, allergic reactions and eye infections that can lead to more damage.” It is important to know that unlike makeup products, colored pencil brands are not not subject to the same regulations. “The ingredients used to make the pencils aren’t necessarily listed, so we don’t know what pigments are used or other ingredients for that matter”, she adds. Normal, since we’re not supposed to apply them on our face ! If you want a wide choice of colors for your lip pencils, it is better to go to stores specializing in this range of products.