“Beauty hurts.” It may sound funny but it’s a bitter fact is that some daily beauty and fashion habits can actually hurt your health. You don’t believe us ? Well according to research by Nottingham Trent University there are ways through which you which you might be damaging your health.
Feeling little shocked? Not to worry, with this article we will get you started on closet cleanse. Hope it’s an eye opener for you.
Did you know your favourite pair of skinny jeans might be cutting off blood circulation or may prevent airflow around your important parts, leading to unwanted health issues like yeast infection. Not just skinny jeans, the other style sister Jeggings also cause same effect on your health. We are not saying give up your favourite jeans or jeggings overnight. But at the same time you could move on breathable flares which are comfortable & stretchy.
Love those black pair of Stilettos? Did you know wearing high heels makes your feet suffer, and puts your foot and body in an unnatural position, causing pain and discomfort. According to the American Osteopathic Association, wearing high heels for an extended time has also been linked to a number of other health issues, including low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee. Give good pair flats a try, they definitely are worth it!
Resist the urge! Picking at your zits can cause scarring and bacteria to spread. If it’s red and inflamed, press a cold, wet washcloth on it a few times a day to reduce swelling.
We know it can be tempting to tweeze ingrown hairs , but the truth is you will never actually be able to get to that ingrown hair. And digging at it causes scarring and can lead to possible infection. It’s best to not mess with it at all since most go away on their own.
Squeezing into Spanx may hide your cellulite for a while, but your body may think otherwise. Gastroenterologists think that your organs get compressed by shape-wear, including the colon, intestine and stomach. This can result in heartburn and acid reflux.
You want your nail polish to last longer, but the side effects aren’t worth it. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, ultraviolet-emitting devices used in the process are carcinogenic to humans, and although the skin cancer risk associated with nail lamps is low, it’s still there. If you can’t resist, apply sunscreen to your hands before your gel manicure.
Back problems, arm problems, lugging a heavy bag around can definitely cause some major damage. The worst part? You probably don't need half of this stuff! Give your shoulders and arms a break and clean out your purse. Find a little crossbody that fits the necessities and you should be good.
Last but not the least is seriously restricting your food intake for the sake of looking “fashion skinny” can ultimately slow down your metabolism, which can cause weight gain down the road. It doesn’t help that fasting can cause you to overeat when you do dig in.
Everyone loves the ease of slipping on a pair of flip flops when running a quick errand or going to the store, but the popular shoe is less than ideal for your health on several levels.The shoes can change your natural gait, cause tendinitis from gripping the shoes with your toes and harm the bones in your feet because the shoes don’t support the.Not only do they cause muscle and bone problems, but the average flip flop has more than 18,000 bacteria on it. The bacteria included Staphylococcus aureus and fecal matter.
For men, a big culprit of fashion faux pas and health problems come from neckties and collared shirts.If either is too tight around the neck, it can cause neck pain, decrease blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of getting glaucoma. It’s not a small issue either because about 67 percent of men buy shirts that are too small in the neck.
These examples demonstrate how the pendulum of fashion can swing dramatically between agony and ecstasy. So trendsetters take a note, in some cases, fashion really can be bad for your health. Good Luck!