I guess it ’s fourth dimension to commute my entire skincare routine .

If there’s one thing Gen Z’ers are into right now, it’s self-care. I’ve seen way too many videos on my FYP of people swearing by a new wellness practice, whether that be a skincare treatment, food, exercise routine, or product in general.

But can we cut the crap for a sec? Many of the wellness practices women swear by don’t actually have any positive effect for many people (except make people spend money needlessly). And we gotta talk about some of those.

Like, as much as I LOOOOVE a good spa day, I don’t exactly have the coin to spend hundreds of dollars on a monthly membership to a fancy infrared sauna place that promises to change my life. It’s way cheaper (and morescientifically backed) to just, like, get amassageor take a hot bath.

And sorry to get deep, but I also learned the hard way thatintermittent fastingis…uh,REALLY not good for you. My dietitian had a LOT to say about that one, and now every time I see someone online raving about it, I just scroll on past.

And I know there are more to add to this list! So in efforts to help some gals save time and money — and squash some of the myths society perpetuates — I look to my fellow women. Specifically, those who have tried (and given up on) a self-care practice.

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I guess it’s time to change my entire skincare routine.

Person applying skincare product, wearing a head wrap, with focus on their reflection in a handheld mirror

Person brushing teeth while looking at phone in a bathroom. They’re wearing a casual hoodie and earrings, standing at the sink

Person relaxing on a wooden lounge chair under a red light in a room with brick walls. They appear calm and at ease

A blue alarm clock sits on a table with a variety of dishes, including fruits and salads, suggesting a focus on meal timing or diet

A person sitting on a couch examines two pill bottles, appearing contemplative. Bright background from large windows