6 crazy things women do in the name of beauty.

1. Putting on makeup in a moving car

Whether you're driving or riding along in the passenger seat, touching up your makeup on the go may seem like a time-saver. But applying makeup in a moving car can be disastrous, and we're not talking about the accidental smear of your lipstick.

Why it's not worth it: Serious injury can happen if you're using the mascara and your man suddenly slams on the brakes. Even if you're the one behind the wheels, multi-tasking can make you lose focus and put your life and others' at risk. Bottom-line: Just concentrate on the road and save the preening for later.

I did this every time when i woke up late for class or work. Oh noooo..... :s

2. Wearing impossibly high heels

High heels in the form of stilettos first became popular in the Thirties, and since then there's no stopping our obsession with them. It's not just the celebrities who go ga-ga for "killer heels" -- more women are wearing higher heels, and for longer, and experts are becoming more concerned about the long-term damage they are doing to their feet.

Why it's not worth it: Uber-high heels place increased pressure on the front of the feet which can result in hammer toes to bunions. And long-term wear can cause calf muscles and Achilles tendon to shorten permanently, so that it hurts when you switch to wearing flat shoes. Recent research suggests that up to a third of women suffer from permanent problems as a result of prolonged wearing of killer heels. You can avoid this by wearing heels no higher than 1.5 inches. For heels that are 3 inches or higher, reserve them for just once or twice a week..


We've got no choice in order to look beautiful.hmm...

3. Smoking to stay thin

There are several reasons why people pick up this nasty habit, but an increasing number of young ladies are lighting up to stay thin, being swayed by celebrities and models who smoke. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, for one, once told a reporter, "­­I never diet. I smoke." While some evidence seem to suggest that smoking cigarettes causes an increase in metabolic rate and may also suppress appetite, the ill effects are far greater.

Why it's not worth it: For starters, lighting up ages your skin prematurely, makes your hair and breath smell, and your teeth and nails yellow -- not exactly prettifying. And there's the catastrophic health effects of smoking, which include lung cancer, heart disease, COPD/emphysem.


I agree smoking makes you thin but remember it kills. You might get cancer!

4. Opting for (very) unnecessary plastic surgery

Let's not condemn plastic surgery per se because it can be a confidence booster for some who feel self-conscious about a certain flaw. What's crazy, however, is when a woman goes out to alter her whole face or body. Sometimes to weird proportions like a trout pout or massive boobs.

Why it's not worth it: Infection is a very real risk in all kinds of surgery, and sometimes complications can arise. Surgeons are also wary of patients who request multiple procedures: A classic sign of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) whereby a person is obsessed with perceived flaws, the root of the problem is psychological, not physical.

Imagine those pains that you need to go through. ouchhhh!

5. Taking placental extract injections

In their quest to stop the clock, some women have resorted to placenta injections, which are touted to maintain youthfulness and improve health, so much so that they have become a hit particularly in Asian countries such as Japan and Korea.

Why it's not worth it: Injecting placenta extracts into your body is controversial at the very least, and has its risks: The Contonal University Hospital in Switzerland published a report in the British Medical Journal of a patient who developed blistering skin disease after receiving injections of human placental extracts. "The hazards of injecting extracts of human tissues have not been fully considered, although this practice is becoming popular in the quest for maintaining youth," the doctors leading the case warn.

Is it necessary? So gross yucks! Beauty doesn't stay forever. No matter what you do you'll still look old at old age.

6. Tanning under the sun

Every year, thousands of women head out to the beach to soak in the sun for that covetable bronzed, tanned complexion.

Why it's not worth it: UV rays can accelerate premature aging and lead to sun spots, freckles and hyperpigmentation as well as a sun burn. Plus, sun-basking can increase your risk of skin cancer, especially if you're fair-skinned. Sure, sun-kissed skin is super-sexy but it's not to-die-for, literally. Do yourself a favor and use a self-tanner instead.

Sun tanning is the only thing i'll do at beach. I don't enjoy water activities. I guess beach holiday will never be in my list from now on.




It's never easy in order to look young and pretty.