A dab of vaginal cream for your face? TikTok’s latest beauty hack may have you blushing

Before you rush to slather on this so-called miracle cream, let’s pause for a moment. Picture: Pexels

Before you rush to slather on this so-called miracle cream, let’s pause for a moment. Picture: Pexels

Published Aug 29, 2024

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In the wild world of TikTok beauty trends, where bizarre meets brilliant, the latest hack sweeping the social media platform is enough to make your mother blush: applying vaginal cream to your face.

Yes, you read that right. What started as a secret in the beauty industry has now gone viral, leaving us all wondering whether we’ve been neglecting a goldmine in our bathroom cabinets.

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The magic ingredient in question? Oestrogen. Vaginal creams containing oestrogen are typically used to treat dryness, but beauty enthusiasts have discovered that this hormone-packed potion might just be the elixir of youth we’ve all been searching for.

Oestrogen is known to boost collagen production, which keeps our skin plump, firm, and wrinkle-free. So, it’s no surprise that this trend has women (and men) everywhere giving their moisturiser the side-eye.

But before you rush to slather on this so-called miracle cream, let’s pause for a moment. While oestrogen can indeed help with anti-ageing, the levels in vaginal cream are formulated for different part of your anatomy.

Overloading your face with hormones could lead to side effects that are far from glamorous—think redness, irritation, or even hormonal imbalances.

So, should you try this trend? Well, if you’re up for a laugh and a bit of experimentation, why not?

Remember, beauty might be pain, but it doesn’t have to be this awkward!

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