Picture this: You're dealing with an acne emergency and hear about a DIY treatment that you're probs skeptical about. But hey—desperate times call for egg white blackhead strips, right? Uh, no.
We've all been there—when there's a small planet on your face, even the most seemingly *ridiculous* treatments sound lowkey appealing. Beauty vlogger Caryn Marjorie has definitely experienced her fair share of acne treatment #regrets. Spoiler alert: Olive oil should be reserved for that drool-worthy pasta recipe you saved on your phone and skipped for your face! Let's learn from her mistakes, shall we?
Instead of:
Trying to wash your face with a brown sugar and honey scrub, which is A. so messy and B. next-level STICKY...
Try:
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub
This foaming scrub is made with salicylic acid and helps clear blemishes and blackheads while exfoliating for smoother skin. Plus, no cleanup required!
Instead of:
Using egg whites as a homemade blackhead strip (save those for your omelette, k?)
Try:
Neutrogena Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Strip to Scrub
Neutrogena Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Strip to Scrub
Unlike most blackhead strips, these wash right off, which means nothing is tugging at your face. Bonus: They're medicated to help prevent future breakouts. Amen.
Instead of:
Attempting to take off your makeup with olive oil (hello, greasy face!).
Try:
Neutrogena Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelette Singles
These are teeny, convenient, and will get at even your most-prized waterproof mascara. Not to mention you'll have more olive oil for, uh, cooking?
Watch the video to see Caryn make her skincare swaps and ditch the DIY treatments for good.
Maya McDowell is a Chicago-based writer and editor who covers lifestyle, beauty, and entertainment. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading memoirs, at improv class, or planning her next adventure.
