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At-Home Beauty Procedures Risks

At-Home Beauty Procedures Risks

At-Home Beauty Procedures Risks

Pretty Risky is uncovering the murky side of shopping for beauty products, tools and treatments online. From DIY microneedling to harsh chemical peels, the internet is full of unregulated beauty products. We uncover what's really going on.
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“I Burned A Hole In My Skin”: The Horrors Of DIY Freckle Removal

by Jacqueline Kilikita

“I Burned A Hole In My Skin”: The Horrors Of DIY Freckle Removal

“From Scars To Sight Loss: DIY Beauty Could Cost You More Than You Think

From Scars To Sight Loss: DIY Beauty Could Cost You More Than You Think

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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Women Are Risking Their Sight With At-Home Lash Lift Kits Bought ...

From lash tints to Russian extensions, lash care is one of the most popular beauty treatments at salons in the UK, but the lash perm or lash lift scoops th

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Cysts, Scars & Permanent Damage: The Extreme Risks Of DIY Lip Fil...

Lip filler is no longer beauty’s dirty little secret. The procedure – which consists of injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips to make them appear

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“My Face Was Burning”: The Danger Of Buying Acids Online

Glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid… Skin experts worldwide extol the virtues of using acid exfoliators for treating common skin bugbears such

by Jacqueline Kilikita

From Scars To Sight Loss: DIY Beauty Could Cost You More Than You...

Mole removal, dermarolling, chemical peels. For almost every beauty treatment offered at a professional salon or clinic, a quick internet search will turn

by Jacqueline Kilikita