For the sake of an ideal appearance, we are ready for a lot, and some - even for feats (and how else to call a plastic surgery?). But often, together with the charming reflection in the mirror, we get a bouquet of diseases and spend time restoring health. Sometimes you can only be horrified at the price of a person's beauty of nature. But what makes us repeat the mistakes of others and step on the same rake? The correct answer, and most importantly, the conclusion can only be done by you ...
Well, who among us has not heard stories about a friend who literally laid down her life for the great goal of losing weight at any cost? To such horror stories it is not accepted to be taken seriously. However, doctors warn: there are procedures that are really not useful, and sometimes even dangerous for health. Specialists have drawn up a list of harmful things that we decide for the sake of the beauty of nature ...
Teeth Whitening
The harm of such a procedure is said very rarely and little. But the color of our tooth enamel is laid genetically. And therefore, six months after bleaching, teeth will darken anyway, the enamel will be spoiled forever. Remember: Whichever way you choose (whether it's a procedure for the procedure at home or hardware bleaching), in any case, the enamel will suffer. All bleaching preparations are made on the basis of hydrogen peroxide, corrosive and spoiling enamel. Of course, you will find a snow-white smile, but at what price?
What to do?
Darkening of teeth is easier to prevent than correct. Regularly visit a doctor, treat tooth decay, remove tartar, avoid coloring drinks: black tea (especially cold), coffee, lemonade. Do not smoke and smile more often - people pay attention not to the color of their teeth, but to your positive emotions.
Epilation
Any hair removal (wax, electro-, photo-, laser) is absolutely contraindicated to people predisposed to varicose veins. And do not believe the miracles that promises you advertising! Thermal effects can disrupt blood circulation and cause a vascular reticulum on the legs.
What to do?
It is best to consult a phlebologist and, together with your doctor, choose the epilation method that suits you best. Depilation creams and hair removal with a razor - these are relatively safe procedures for veins. In addition, many modern epilators are equipped with cooling nozzles, which allows to significantly reduce not only the pain sensations, but also the harmful effect of the device.
Tattooing
Permanent make-up significantly saves time and energy. Just do not forget that tattooing is essentially a color tattoo with all the consequences that follow from it. And sometimes, instead of beauty, a person gets dermatitis or infection of blood. In addition, permanent makeup is categorically contraindicated in people with chronic diseases: bronchial asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, herpes.
What to do?
The answer is one: always apply only to checked out salons, having weighed in advance all the pros and cons. Remember: tattooing can cause a rash of herpes, after which on the lips there will be gaps and unpainted places.
Hair staining and other experiments with the image
In the pursuit of a new image, we forget that the colors change the structure of the hair, the chemical wave opens the scales and destroys the amino acids, and the hair dryers and curlers overdry and spoil the hair (by the way, like many haircuts, or rather, the scissoring with scissors).
What to do?
In any case, do not give up a beautiful hairstyle. You can simply reduce the harm to the hair and use, for example, paints without ammonia. Chemistry is better replaced with bioclaving. It will hold a little less, but it does not break the keratin layer. Do not combine chemistry and coloring (first, do a wave, and then, three weeks later, tone your hair).
Solariums
The beauty of nature in many of us is associated with a bronze tan. But the problem is that to us, residents of northern latitudes, the "artificial sun" is very harmful. Stimulation of melanin production in winter entails a decrease in immunity, and chances of catching a cold or flu after a tanning bed are much greater.
What to do?
If the image of Naomi Campbell does not give you rest, look at the tan and bronzant (modern cosmetics can create the effect of tanned skin without harm to health).
How to reduce harm
Remember that at what price a person gets beauty - nature, in general, it does not matter. Therefore, you need to think for yourself before trying to bring your appearance to perfection.
Contrary to the claims of manufacturers of shampoos, washing their hair every day is harmful. The natural protective layer is destroyed, and the hair becomes weaker. Wash your head every three days, use the conditioner, once a week do the therapeutic masks.
Having decided on the course of anti-cellulite massage, consult a phlebologist. If you have a predisposition to varicose veins, it is better to refuse this procedure. Otherwise, you are threatened with a vicious circle: massage will cause varicose veins, which, in turn, will strengthen cellulite.
Victims of fashion
Many fashionable things, frankly speaking, are not very useful for health.
1. Thongs can injure the skin in the genital area.
2. Stockings and tights with a density of more than 40 DEN slow blood circulation and promote varicose veins.
3. Too short jackets lead to cooling of the appendages and kidneys.
4. Tightening jeans with a low waist can cause stagnation of blood in the small pelvis, the absence of ovulation and cooling of the appendages. In America they even wanted to ban this model of jeans.
5. Large bags (especially filled with all sorts of things weighing a couple of kilograms) warp the spine and spoil the posture.