5 Popular Beauty Hacks You Should Never Try

This one's been around forever. Legend has it, a simple dab of toothpaste is all you need to eradicate stubborn zits. Unfortunately, according to dermatologists, this hack is outdated. You see, toothpaste used to be made with triclosan, a chemical ingredient that kills bacteria. But nowadays, companies have stopped using triclosan in toothpaste because the chemical could affect your thyroid hormones.

Toothpaste is also formulated for your teeth, not your skin, so using even just a tiny bit may cause irritation (and even more pimples). It's just not worth the risk. Using a spot acne treatment is generally a much better bet.

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