WO Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 29

BY: JENNIFER HIPWELL Lifestyle YOU DID WHAT?!! SILLY, WEIRD AND STRAIGHT UP CRAZY SKIN CARE MYTHS Having been in the skincare industry for a very long time now, I have heard just about everything. I mean everything! From butt acne miracles to at-home waxing disasters, I’ve heard and seen it all. I even tried a few ridiculous creative concoctions myself, some of which will come with me to the grave. No matter how badly you want to improve something about your appearance, for the love of gawd, leave it to the professionals. We are the ones who have to fix these blunders so unless you want us writing about you in a future magazine article, please step away from mirror and think twice. Here are a few of my favorites over the years: #1 USING TOOTHPASTE TO TREAT ZITS No! Just no! I won’t even dignify this one with an explanation. WELLNESS