A shocking new trend is spreading like wildfire on TikTok, and it’s as dangerous as it sounds. Teens are filming themselves holding plastic bags filled with bleach—yes, bleach—against their faces in an attempt to change their eye color.
The idea, which started as a hoax, claims that exposing your eyes to bleach fumes can turn brown eyes blue or alter their shade. Some users have even edited their videos to make it look like the “trick” works. But let’s be clear: this is not only fake, it’s incredibly harmful.
Bleach is a powerful chemical meant for cleaning, not for human contact—especially near the eyes. Exposure can cause severe irritation, burns, and even permanent vision damage. Yet, despite warnings, some teens are still trying it, swapping out bleach for other harsh substances like hand sanitizer or shaving cream in hopes of achieving the same (nonexistent) effect.
TikTok, with its 500 million users, is a hotspot for viral challenges, but this one crosses a dangerous line. Parents and educators need to talk to teens about the risks before curiosity turns into tragedy.
