Another day, another risky TikTok trend. This time, teens are experimenting with a bizarre—and dangerous—method to change their eye color: holding bags of bleach against their faces.
The trend appears to have started as a joke, with edited videos making it seem like bleach fumes could magically turn brown eyes blue. But as with many internet hoaxes, some impressionable viewers are taking it seriously. A few have even tried substituting bleach with hand sanitizer or shaving cream, hoping for similar results.
Doctors and safety experts are sounding the alarm. Bleach is a corrosive chemical that can cause serious eye damage, including burns and vision loss. Even indirect exposure to fumes can irritate the eyes and respiratory system.
TikTok, known for its viral challenges, has seen its fair share of dangerous stunts, but this one is particularly concerning. While most teens will likely move on to the next trend soon, the real worry is how many might get hurt before then.
