Tik Tok trendsare the guiding force of an entire generation.

But when it comes to the app’s advice … take it with a few pounds of salt.

Avoid the sand trap of damaging your skin by always doing your own research.

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But there’s always an exception to the rule.

Sounds good, right?

But when done at home without a professional, the risk of infection is amplified.

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“By poking tiny holes at home, it can lead to infection, allergy and irritation.”

This advice would give any dermatologist a heart attack and Dr. Muneeb Shah is no exception.

Their ingredients include coffee grounds, sugar, turmeric, and dairy-free yogurt.

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You may think you’re scrubbing away dead cells, but really you’re irritating your skin.

Several TikTok users have taken a creative approach to battling clogged pores.

We wish we were joking.

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But, as horrified as we are by both methods, they appeared to yield results!

So is the toothpaste method really beneficial?

According toMedical News Today, not really.

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Shah recommended “a hydrocolloid pimple patch or a benzoyl peroxide infused spot treatment,” according toPureWow.

So you heard it here research TikTok skincare trends before giving them a shot.