The social network TikTok is spreading the fashion for calamine lotion as a makeup tool. Dermatologists warn that it can cause severe allergic reactions and skin damage.
Actively following all the trends on the social site TikTok, young people can start using calamine lotion as a make-up. Thus, they face an increased risk of serious allergic reactions and skin damage. This lotion is not very expensive and is sold in many pharmacies. But its main use is to reduce pain and itching caused by skin problems like sunburn, insect bites, and the like. Calamine lotion is especially useful for moist skin conditions and is recommended for children with chickenpox.
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However, a so-called “beauty hack” is spreading on TikTok, which encourages viewers to apply a layer of this lotion to large areas of the face or even the entire face before applying other cosmetics. That is, it is promoted as a makeup base for people with oily skin. One TikTok star says that this lotion allegedly creates a barrier between skin and makeup, so cosmetics do not destroy the foundation, and the face itself looks flawless.
How TikTok affects health
Dermatologists in this regard, they warn that calamine lotion should be used only by those people who need it for the treatment of various diseases. It is not intended as a cosmetic product and is not suitable for everyone. Meanwhile, in the UK, in some pharmacy chains, stocks of this lotion simply evaporated against the backdrop of a sharp demand. Doctors fear that the dangerous hobby will lead to long-term skin damage, since the lotion's main active ingredient is zinc oxide. In addition, it contains the preservative phenol, which is prohibited for use in cosmetics. (READ MORE)
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