16/02/2026
STOP APPLYING THESE ON YOUR SKIN; YOU’RE MAKING IT WORSE.
If your skin is reacting, darkening, burning or breaking out more…This might be why 👇🏽
❌ Toothpaste on pimples
It dries the surface; yes. But it also irritates and damages your skin barrier, resulting to more redness, more dark spots.
❌ Undiluted dettol
It’s a disinfectant; not a skincare product.
Using it directly can cause burns and severe irritation.
❌ Steroid creams without prescription
That “magic cream” that clears everything in 3 days? It may contain strong steroids.
Long-term use can cause:
• Thinning skin
• Stretch marks
• Severe acne
• Permanent discoloration
❌ Lime on dark spots
When acid meets sunlight, you get a chemical burn. Many people worsen their hyperpigmentation this way. See comments 👇🏽