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New York Post
07-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
People are applying ‘butt cream' to replace this expensive beauty treatment — but experts warn it's dangerous
People are swapping Botox for hemorrhoid cream — and experts are begging them to stop. TikTok's latest wave of unhinged beauty hacks comes with concern: dabbing hemorrhoid cream on under-eye bags to supposedly smooth and de-puff without ever stepping into a derm's office. Advertisement On the social media platform, women are claiming that Preparation H is a miracle fix for puffy eyes, saying that it supposedly tightens skin and mimics the effect of under-eye filler — an expensive non-surgical treatment used to reduce dark circles and hollowness by adding volume. But dermatologists are popping the puff-reducing bubble. New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss — a board-certified expert in facial rejuvenation — has long warned against the hemorrhoid hack, especially since some creams contain phenylephrine, a vasoconstrictor and steroids. Advertisement Using a cream with phenylephrine 'plus the steroid around the eyes' can 'increase your risk of glaucoma,' Idriss warned in a TikTok video. Steroid creams, she added, 'worsen the look of your wrinkles and the redness around your eyes' and give you a 'shrivelly' appearance. Fellow New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom agreed, advising those who are adamant about trying this bizarre trend to be 'especially careful not to choose a hemorrhoid cream with hydrocortisone in it, as that's a topical steroid that will thin out your skin with everyday, long-term, continuous use,' he said in a TikTok video Advertisement This is a dangerous trend that can 'increase your risk of glaucoma' and 'worsen the look of your wrinkles and the redness around your eyes,' according to experts. KMPZZZ – If there is any butt product on the market that can be safely used under the eye, according to Idriss it's 'diaper rash cream/butt paste.' Unlike hemorrhoid creams, these are 'soothing and calming because [they have] zinc oxide.' Advertisement Her favorite? Triple Paste, which contains 12% zinc oxide, cornstarch and oat kernel extract. Supposedly, Triple Paste can be used all over the skin because 'The cornstarch is beneficial for your pores if you are dry, but get a bit oily or acne-prone in your T-zone,' she told Yahoo Life. 'Oat kernel extract is also anti-inflammatory and a natural humectant to help attract moisture to your skin,' she continued. When it comes to trying any hack on social media, always proceed with caution and speak with a doctor first.
CBC
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Laugh-In announcer couldn't stop laughing during a commercial
Years ago, outtakes and bloopers of commercials would be snuck out of recording studios. But these days, advertisers are releasing outtakes, hoping the public will enjoy them, share them, and spend more time with the brand. A lot of funny moments happen in recording studios. When you work in the advertising business, you deal with a wide range of products. Some are fun, like soft drink and beer campaigns. Some are very serious, like public service announcements for charities. Then sometimes, you have to do your best for those rather delicate products. You may remember a performer named Gary Owens. He was the stentorian announcer on the Laugh-In comedy show, with his hand always cupped around his ear when reading a script. The late great Gary Owens had that rare ability to make something really funny by reading it perfectly straight. Except for this one time. He was hired to read a heartfelt Christmas message from the makers… of Preparation H: The world of advertising has some hilarious outtakes. Just like the movies, there are multiple takes, lots of pressure, and lots of mistakes. Sometimes actors get the words all mixed up to hilarious results. Sometimes celebrities have melt-downs. And sometimes, like Gary Owens, professional actors just break down in a fit of the giggles.
