Why you should skip it: Even though baking soda may feel gentler than a physical scrub thanks to its fine texture, it can be extremely irritating to the skin, cautions Goldfaden. Blame its alkaline nature. The surface of your skin should be slightly acidic --typically 4.5-5 on the pH scale -- to protect against pollutants. When the pH of your skin's moisture barrier is disrupted, dryness and breakouts follow.

What you should do instead: Peredo recommends whipping up a mask of papaya and pineapple. Papaya contains a natural alpha-hydroxy acid and pineapple contains exfoliating enzymes; together, they gently resurface the skin with little to no irritation.

Why you should skip it: While apple cider vinegar isn't going to melt your face off "Raiders of the Lost Ark" style, it will upset the pH level of your skin, says Graf. And although Peredo concedes that apple cider vinegar does inhibit yeast and bacteria, it can be extremely drying, making it a less-than-ideal option for attaining the skin of your dreams.

What you should do instead: "Witch hazel has natural astringent and anti-bacterial properties, making it ideal to treat acne or oily-prone skin," says Peredo. It's a much gentler -- and more effective -- natural alternative to ACV.

If you worship at the altar of ACV (or that's all you have in your cabinet), be sure to dilute it with two parts water before applying to your face, says Goldfaden.

Why you should skip it: Spoiler alert: The cat eye tape hack is doing more than helping you achieve the perfect winged look -- it's prematurely aging your skin.

"Too much tugging on and around the eye region can cause loose and sagging skin," says Goldfaden. Plus, stretching your skin causes mini tears and breakdown of elastin and collagen. Since the eye area has no sebaceous glands, and is made up of the thinnest skin on the body, it's the first to show signs of aging, Graf adds. In other words, you want to be extra gentle to it.

What you should do instead: Graf recommends a plastic ruler, or essentially any other flexible object that won't stick to your skin.