Skin Myths Busted — TikTok Trends You Should Definitely Skip

From toothpaste on pimples to lemon juice masks, TikTok is full of skincare “hacks” that promise quick fixes but can actually do more harm than good. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee put the most viral trends under the microscope, breaking down why they don’t work and what you should be doing instead.

They cover everything from sugar scrubs and at-home microneedling to slugging, jade rollers, beef tallow, pimple patches, and DIY masks. Along the way, they share personal stories from the clinic, laugh about some of the stranger cases they’ve seen, and highlight the difference between harmless self-care rituals and habits that can really wreck your skin. Plus, this week’s “Did You Know?” dives into some surprising historical skincare practices—from crushed pearls to the “retinol sandwich” myth.

If you’ve ever been tempted to try a social media hack, this episode will help you separate fact from fiction—so your skin stays safe, healthy, and glowing.

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