The TikTok trend known as "carrotmaxxing" involves consuming large quantities of canned carrots to achieve a sun-kissed glow, marketed as a low-cost alternative to self-tanners. While some users share positive experiences, others face severe health consequences, including hospitalization due to high sodium intake. Experts caution that excessive beta-carotene can result in carotenemia, changing skin color, while sodium overload can be dangerously high, especially for those not mindful of their dietary restrictions. The trend highlights the potential risks of popular DIY beauty hacks when taken to extremes.
Carrotmaxxing, a TikTok trend for achieving a sun-kissed look through excessive carrot consumption, is causing alarming health effects, including hospital visits for sodium overload.
Experts warn that while beta-carotene can naturally tint the skin, the high sodium content in canned carrots poses serious health risks, especially for salt-sensitive individuals.
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