TikTokers are 'sunburning' their acne! Here's why you shouldn't try this latest trend

The internet is full of remedies that claim to fix your acne but if you've tried a few, you'd know that hardly any of those hacks work. TikTokers are notorious for suggesting weird and sometimes completely insane quick fixes for our skin concerns. But, the Sunburning Acne trend easily takes the cake for drumrolls...The Worst Beauty Skincare Trend of 2024.

What exactly is the Sunburning Acne trend?

As the name suggests, the weird skincare trend involves sunburning your skin to the point that the acne disappears. Instead of using topical creams with salicylic acid or other acne-fighting ingredients, some TikTokers are claiming to use UV rays to diminish their acne and breakouts.

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Content creator Haley Wenthold, 19, shared a video on TikTok and swore by the trend. "Telling the sun to burn off my acne," she captioned her video on TikTok, which garnered more than 1.7 million views in just a few days.

In the TikTok clip, Wenthold claimed that "the trend actually works". And, in the comment section, many others seemed to agree.

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Why you shouldn't try this trend?

There are a ton of reasons why you shouldn't try this trend. First and foremost, if you have reoccurring acne, it's clear that you have sensitive skin. Repeated sun exposure can lead to sunburns, which can increase your risk of skin cancer. It can also cause premature ageing and precancerous skin lesions.

You must not go out in the sun without wearing sunscreen. Contrary to what the trend suggests, you must wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 or higher to keep your skin protected.

Extended sun exposure can also leave your skin feeling ultra dry. At the same time, it can result in your sebaceous glands going into overdrive and resulting in excess sebum production, which is one of the key factors in the formation of blemishes. So instead of fixing your acne, it might be making it worse.

So what should you do?

Getting in touch with a dermatologist to get a proper assessment of your skin concern is recommended. If you wish to try a few remedies before going to the medical expert, try using tea tree oil as a spot treatment. If your acne is severe and nothing seems to work, your doctor mayprescribe Accutane (Isotretinoin) to you. The prescription drug can only be taken under a doctor's supervision.