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As much as some people would want it, there isn’t one universal beauty routine that would make everyone feel and look great. But each person usually finds something that works for them, be it a seven-step skincare routine or splashing water on their face.
Some beauty hacks can get rather unconventional, though. If you’re looking for examples, just check out the comments under this TikToker’s video, who asked netizens to share their “most unhinged beauty hacks.” Covering everything from cucumbers and lime to cutting men out of their lives, the netizens delivered, so scroll down to find their two cents on the list below and see if there’s anything that might work for you, too.
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#1
I stopped caring about my appearance and ive never felt more free
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#2
I’m a nurse and I’ve asked some of the best looking 90-100 year old women I’ve met and they all haven’t had kids, no husband and loreal or ponds cold cream.
Amelia Jade 3 weeks ago
I'm often mistaken to be 20 years younger than I am. I'm married (very happily so), have raised three kids (and breastfed two of them--for the comment that mentioned breastfeeding ages you). But--like I said--I'm happily married to my best friend, and my kids are my favorite people on the planet. Maybe being happy is the key. I've also never really worn makeup and when I have it is just usually mascara. And I sunscreen daily without fail, and have done so from a young age.
#3
Don’t get married don’t have babies
LillieMean 3 weeks ago
Having a child/children biologically ages women faster. A fetus literally sucks years of life out of a woman. Breastfeeding does the same. There are a lot of variables here though and it had something to do with telomeres. Marriage also shortens a woman's life expectancy. No doubt due to stress and a lot of metawork.
#4
People hate to hear it, but fruits and veggies are quite literally the fountain of youth!
Michelle C 3 weeks ago
When I was a kid, my peers considered loving fruits and vegetables weird. I will still take a plate of vegetables or fruit over junk food any day.!
#5
drinking lots of water and not smoking/vaping.
#6
Go-to-bed-early
#7
my grandma says she take prenatal vitamins to boost her hair and skin. people often mistake her for my mom, so i'm taking her word for it
#8
I invested in a $2000 mattress because beauty sleep is real
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 weeks ago
I actually sleep the best on a Japanese-style shikifuton on the ground. It drives my mother absolutely up the wall. She can't stand that I "sleep on the floor" and has tried to make me sleep on the world's most expensive mattresses (Tempur-pedic, etc.) I've tried sleeping on beds and they just don't work for me, especially squodgy memory foam beds. So I think it's not necessarily about a "$2,000 mattress" for everyone, but finding the sleep solution/situation that works for you! XD My shikifuton was $200 XD
#9
Don’t use whitening toothpaste - it weakens your enamel. Instead use an enamel protective toothpaste- it strengthens the enamel and your teeth won’t stain as easily
#10
i eat an absolute obscene amount of cucumbers with lime
#11
No men = no stress. And oil of Olay. And sunscreen. Got it
BrownEyedGrrl 3 weeks ago
My mom used Oil of Olay for years. She died at 83 & looked about 55.
#12
Wash your pillow cases every week…especially if you struggle with acne
Featherytoad 3 weeks ago
If I sleep on the side of my face, like full on smashed face in the pillow, I'm guaranteed a break out. I sleep two night on one side of the pillow, and then flip for another couple of nights. Then I do the same with the second pillow, and then change the cases.
#13
Sunscreen. No boyfriend. Cutt people off when they start stressing you out. Water. No alcohol.
Surly Scot 3 weeks ago (edited)
The last part is a struggle. If a Scots blood/alcohol ratio gets too out of whack we go a little insane, we need the alcohol to thin out the rage.
#14
My advice- stay single and don’t let anyone’s undiagnosed son waste your time. Believe me…should see what I looked like with that last one I’m said no one called a intervention
Surly Scot 3 weeks ago
"Anyone's undiagnosed son", that's a whole wing of psychology. Love that they made a point of this.
#15
I eat fiber like I must really enjoy pooping. But I swear, my skin has never been better.
#16
My mom is in her 70's and looks 20 years younger than she is. Her beauty routine: wesr sunscreen, don't drink alcohol, and divorce men that stress you out.
#18
Mascara hack —Run hot water from the sink over the tube for a minute or two before applying. The heat softens the formula, making it smoother, easier to apply, and clump-free—giving you perfectly separated, luscious lashes 👏 every 👏 time
Pittsburgh rare 3 weeks ago
Or...hold it in your armpit or put it in your bra while you do the rest of your make up to save water
#19
if I have stress and anxiety at job I quit. if can't sleep quit. if I'm sad at job I quit if I have physical pain during job. I quit
#20
Lowkey narcissistic of me but I’ve started to aggressively ask myself why I’m so pretty every time I look in the mirror. It hypes me up before stepping out of the house
#21
Dissociating constantly has made me age beautifully. No grey hair or wrinkles. But u never know what’s going on (great!). Autopilot until I get home
#22
I stay out of the sun, I don’t drink alcohol, I moisturize and use spf everyday! People always think I’m younger than I am by like 10 years. I think the sun is the biggest one though
#23
Celibacy and an occasional good cry gives you a beautiful clean glow
#24
prenatal gummies. plastic surgeon told me this. has every vitamin u need so u don’t need to buy multiple supplements
Binny Tutera 3 weeks ago
I am a big believer in vitamins now. After having my baby nothing was “regular” any more. Doctor said I was still ok, but I knew better. When my daughter started taking vitamins ( Flintstones for the win!) she wanted me to have one too. Within 2 weeks everything started to level out and my body got back on track.
#25
I started using Nivea Firm and toning gel ($15) on my face and neck area and noticed how taught and sculpted my face got. I had spent so much previously on $$$ skincare
#26
I mix body wash and coffee grounds together to make a body scrub. every time it instantly makes my skin look smoother and tighter
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 weeks ago
I actually use caffeinated soap. Not much of the caffeine gets into your actual body via the skin, so it doesn't hype you up like drinking coffee would, but it makes my skin feel nicer. It's supposed to have antioxidant effects; I don't know if it does or not, but I love the products of the company I buy from, and they smell great, so I'll keep using them XD
#27
I put baking soda on top of my toothpaste 3 times a week since I was a kid. People always compliment how white my teeth are.
#28
In summary: water, fiber, sunscreen, oil of olay, stay single and sleep more. I’m 1 for 6! Explains a lot.
#30
Hold grudges, keeps the skin firm
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Floeckchen 3 weeks ago
Wow, the list drifted into BS territory very fast. Best beauty advice: Don't be hateful
Nils Skirnir 3 weeks ago
Very few of these mentioned good cardio exercise, strength exercise, yoga, and good nutrition which are what really work.
Headless Horseman 3 weeks ago
This is actually the full list of the only things that made a difference for me. Lotion ain't gonna do much if one keeps smoking and eating greasy cheeseburgers every day (I speak from experience).
Floeckchen 3 weeks ago
Wow, the list drifted into BS territory very fast. Best beauty advice: Don't be hateful
Nils Skirnir 3 weeks ago
Very few of these mentioned good cardio exercise, strength exercise, yoga, and good nutrition which are what really work.
Headless Horseman 3 weeks ago
This is actually the full list of the only things that made a difference for me. Lotion ain't gonna do much if one keeps smoking and eating greasy cheeseburgers every day (I speak from experience).
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