If you wish to look good, then the most important thing that you need to be concerned about is your skin. We find a lot of information about skin care in various beauty magazines as well as on the Internet. However, not all the information is factual. There are various myths associated with skin care. Unless you know about the myths, you will never be able to take proper care of your skin and choose the right skin care products.
10 skin care myths uncovered
Here are some of the major skin myths uncovered only for you! Let's take a look at them:
1. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing: It is a common myth that cleansing-toning-moisturizing is the best routine for skin care. This myth has been busted. The skin care routine should change as per the changes in weather, climate and skin type. If you apply moisturizer on an oily skin, it will lead to breakouts. On the other hand, too much of toner on a dry skin will make it further dry and itchy. Use the products as per the needs and requirements of your skin.
2. No sunscreen on cloudy days: Its a common misconception that there is no need to use sunscreens on cloudy days. However, the fact is that sunscreens are necessary on every single day as the ill-effects of UV rays of the sun can be harmful for your skin even on cloudy days.
3. No sunscreen required because products have in-built sunscreen: Various make-up products are available in the market which have in-built sunscreen in it. But this does not mean that you will not apply sunscreen. The in-built sunscreen in your make-up products do not have high SPF levels. Given this situation, it will be better if you could apply sunscreen separately along with your make-up products.
4. Higher SPF gives better protection: It is a common misconception that higher SPF will provide better protection against the sun. Sun protection factor (SPF) ranges from 2-50. The SPF rating is decided comparing the time required to produce sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin to the time required to cause sunburn on unprotected skin. Thus, there is no reason to think that a SPF 45 sunscreen will provide 3 times more protection than SPF 15.
5. Get an acne free skin with soap: You cannot get an acne free skin by washing/scrubbing your face regularly with soap. Rather, it will be better if you could use a good soap-free cleanser or a cleanser which is especially made for acne.
6. Pop the pimple and get rid of acne: Many people believe that popping the pimple will flatten it and help them get rid of acne. On the contrary, this can lead to infection. It is better to use natural products like sandlewood powder or turmeric to get rid of pimples and acne.
7. Regular facials for glowing skin: Most women consider that regular facials are a great way to get a glowing skin. However, that is not always the case. It may reduce the natural oils present in your skin. Also, you might develop rashes or infection on your skin. It is better to go for mild exfoliating cleansers.
8. Expensive skin care products work best: This is a common misconception. Many a times, products which cost below Rs.500 can be quite effective for your skin. Rather than checking the price, check out the ingredients present on your make-up products. This will help you choose better skin care products.
9. Erase wrinkles with anti-ageing skin care products: Many anti-ageing skin care products claim to reduce wrinkles and people use them as well. But it is not true. These creams smoothen the skin and erases the wrinkles temporarily. No creams can actually erase the wrinkles irrespective of its price.
10. Use separate creams for day and night: Many women consider using day and night skin care products very effectively for their skin. But one single effective cream can be better. However, you will have to choose this effective cream for your skin depending upon the ingredients.
Stay away from these myths and enjoy a healthy skin!
2. No sunscreen on cloudy days: Its a common misconception that there is no need to use sunscreens on cloudy days. However, the fact is that sunscreens are necessary on every single day as the ill-effects of UV rays of the sun can be harmful for your skin even on cloudy days.
3. No sunscreen required because products have in-built sunscreen: Various make-up products are available in the market which have in-built sunscreen in it. But this does not mean that you will not apply sunscreen. The in-built sunscreen in your make-up products do not have high SPF levels. Given this situation, it will be better if you could apply sunscreen separately along with your make-up products.
4. Higher SPF gives better protection: It is a common misconception that higher SPF will provide better protection against the sun. Sun protection factor (SPF) ranges from 2-50. The SPF rating is decided comparing the time required to produce sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin to the time required to cause sunburn on unprotected skin. Thus, there is no reason to think that a SPF 45 sunscreen will provide 3 times more protection than SPF 15.
5. Get an acne free skin with soap: You cannot get an acne free skin by washing/scrubbing your face regularly with soap. Rather, it will be better if you could use a good soap-free cleanser or a cleanser which is especially made for acne.
6. Pop the pimple and get rid of acne: Many people believe that popping the pimple will flatten it and help them get rid of acne. On the contrary, this can lead to infection. It is better to use natural products like sandlewood powder or turmeric to get rid of pimples and acne.
7. Regular facials for glowing skin: Most women consider that regular facials are a great way to get a glowing skin. However, that is not always the case. It may reduce the natural oils present in your skin. Also, you might develop rashes or infection on your skin. It is better to go for mild exfoliating cleansers.
8. Expensive skin care products work best: This is a common misconception. Many a times, products which cost below Rs.500 can be quite effective for your skin. Rather than checking the price, check out the ingredients present on your make-up products. This will help you choose better skin care products.
9. Erase wrinkles with anti-ageing skin care products: Many anti-ageing skin care products claim to reduce wrinkles and people use them as well. But it is not true. These creams smoothen the skin and erases the wrinkles temporarily. No creams can actually erase the wrinkles irrespective of its price.
10. Use separate creams for day and night: Many women consider using day and night skin care products very effectively for their skin. But one single effective cream can be better. However, you will have to choose this effective cream for your skin depending upon the ingredients.
Stay away from these myths and enjoy a healthy skin!
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