Beauty Products That Can Harm Your Health if You Overuse ...

1. Primers

I love how a good primer can keep my eye shadow from creasing and how it can keep my foundation in place for hours and hours. However, most primers are silicone based, which mean they lay on top of your skin. If you're acne prone, this can lead to breakouts and clogged pores. Skip the primer unless you're going to a special event and need your makeup to stay put for a long period of time.

2. Eyelash Extensions

These are great for your wedding or a night out on the town, but you definitely don't want to wear eyelash extensions every single day. Why? Because the adhesive can eventually lead to breakage of your natural lashes, leaving them short and damaged. Save extensions for a big day and go natural the rest of the time. You'll be so glad you did!

3. Petroleum Jelly

Nothing is better for chapped lips than a layer of petroleum jelly. And it has so many other valuable uses too. The problem is that it never really absorbs completely into your skin, which prevents hydration from getting in. This can lead to a vicious cycle of dryness. Save the petroleum jelly for when you have really dry skin and use something a bit more absorbing the rest of the time.

4. Gradual Tanning Lotions

Having a nice, healthy glow is a wonderful thing, but you know you shouldn't be getting it from the sun or a tanning bed. That leaves tanning lotion as one your best choices. However, overusing a tanning lotion that is meant to gradually darken your skin can leave you with an unnatural orange color. Experts say to skip a day between applications to give your body a chance to react to the ingredients so you can see each color boost on its own before adding another layer.

5. Restorative Hair Masks

A hair mask helps hydrate your strands and infuses each of them with nutrients that promote growth, strength and shine. When you overuse restorative hair masks, though, can leave you with a lot of buildup, which translates into a dull and lifeless style.

6. Cleansing Brushes

A cleansing brush is great for clearing pores and giving your face a really good clean. But when you use it too much, you can cause damage to your skin and exacerbate issues like eczema and acne. You shouldn't be using your cleansing brush every single day, according to skincare experts.

7. Conditioner

Your hair needs some conditioner because it helps restore moisture and shine, while also helping create a tangle-free style that is easy to comb. Using too much conditioner isn't always a good thing. It's notorious for building up in your hair, which can leave you with a greasy, lifeless head of hair that you'll hate. Condition the ends of your hair daily, but go sparingly elsewhere.

Have you ever overused any of these products? What others can you add to the list?