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The Times of India
The Times of India
Lifestyle
TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Beware! Dangerous beauty trend claims to heal acne, but raises skin cancer risk, experts warn

The Internet is full of self-help tutorials, natural remedies, and so-called 'miracle' cures that promise quick fixes for health and beauty concerns. However, not all of these tips are backed by science, and many of them can cause more harm than good and sometimes lead to life-threatening consequences.

A recent TikTok trend has been dubbed 'dangerous' by health experts as it advises people to get a sunburn to get rid of acne. According to The Standard, a bunch of social media influencers has shared videos of them sunbathing on the beach, claiming that 'sun and salt water can burn off acne', and that too without using sunscreen.

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