'I used an online hack to naturally remove my make-up – then I needed surgery'
A woman was left needing surgery after using coconut oil to remove her make-up and later using a hack she had allegedly seen on TikTok to fix it – leaving her with a painful eye infection.
Aranza, 22, used coconut oil to clean her face for years after first discovering the method on social media.
Recently though she developed a stye and initially didn’t think much of it.
But as the pain continued Aranza, from Puebla, Mexico, decided to try a different hack to fix it.
However, a nightmare ensued with the young woman eventually having to undergo surgery to fix her eye.
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She took to TikTok (@entre_letrasae) to share her experience and warn others, with her video racking up 156,400 views and 12,000 likes so far.
Aranza shared her horrific story online to help others (Jam Press/@entre_letrasea)Aranza told NeedToKnow.co.uk: "I removed my make-up every day with coconut oil and then with micellar water,”
"But after many years of doing the same, I got a stye.
“I let it go because I thought that with time it would go away but it never went away.
“I studied two degrees and did not have much time to pay medical attention, so I decided to look for a home remedy.
“I saw on TikTok that with hot and cold water they were removed and I tried to do it but it didn't work for me.
Aranza didn't think anything of the stye she developed initially (Jam Press Vid/@entre_letrasea)“In the end, I ended up seeing two different ophthalmologists and they both told me it was the oil's fault.”
The surgery lasted around 20 to 25 minutes and Aranza has since made a full recovery.
She is now on a mission to raise awareness of online hacks and warn others against trying these without first seeking advice from a professional.
Aranza said: “My message to people who follow advice on TikTok is that you have to get good information from professionals.
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“I used the oil for years and nothing happened to me, but that doesn't mean it isn't harmful.
“When I told my story on my [social media] networks, people told me that they also use it and that nothing ever happened to them, that they were surely promoting a product.
“I think the mistake is not opening up and learning.
“At the end of the day, we have to be more aware and use our own judgment.”
The young woman wants to raise awareness about the possible dangers of following online hacks (Jam Press Vid/@entre_letrasea)After sharing her experience online, hundreds of users rushed to the comment section to share their reactions.
Liz said: "Even snake venom is natural but that does not make it good. It is better to use appropriate products available on the market."
While another said: "Please, we must be informed, thank you for telling your case, it serves as an example."
One person added: "Use oils that emulsify with the water. Not cooking oils and so on."
Miranda said: "The same thing just happened to me!!! But for using an oil that makes your eyelashes grow."
Cath added: "And you don't know how it hurts. Don't ever put any kind of oil in your eye!!! And wash them every day with baby shampoo."
Fer said: "Why did you use cooking coconut oil? There is cosmetic coconut oil, although micellar water is more recommended."
TikTok was contacted but declined to comment.
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