10 Beauty Myths - Busted!

•  You should choose skincare products based on your age

Many products on the market claim to be designed for a specific age group (especially for those women over 50 who now are supposed to have "mature" skin), but age is NOT a skin type.

What’s true is that someone who is 50 can have the same skin concerns and skin type as someone in their 30s. Oily skin and clogged pores don’t just automatically go away when you turn 50 and dry, dull-looking skin can be a problem in your 20s.

Regardless of your age, fighting visible signs of aging should start as early as possible. The ingredients it takes to do that are the same for everyone, and you can’t start too soon. It’s like your diet, what’s healthy for someone in their 30s is healthy for someone in their 60s.

• "Age spots" are simply a fact of getting older

The term "age spot" isn’t quite accurate. Uneven skin tone and brown spots come from years of environmental exposure that leads to enzymes in skin’s surface causing visible imperfections.

Important: In order for brightening products to work, applying broad spectrum sun protection365 days a year is absolutely required. No way around this: If you skip or are inconsistent with this crucial step, the spots and uneven skin tone will not change for the better.

• Makeup causes acne

Makeup doesn’t cause acne, however not properly washing after wearing makeup, and using makeup products that have been contaminated with bacteria can cause skin problems, including acne breakouts.

What are the other consequences of not properly removing your makeup?

1. Your complexion will appear dull.
2. Your skin will look older — and you'll have more wrinkles.
3. You could put yourself at risk for an infection.

• Hot Water is Good for Your Skin

While a steaming hot shower or face washing session can feel quite relaxing in the moment, it’s not the best option for your skin. Piping hot water can cause a heightened level of skin sensitivity and dry out your skin, stripping it of necessary natural oils.

Splashing cold water on your face will not only wake you up in the morning but also it can also act like an astringent and bring down puffiness and leave your skin feeling refreshed BUT it does not effectively clean out the skin.

Tips : Moderately warm water will make for the best face washing experience and overall skin health. Lukewarm water can help ensure that your facial cleanser gets the right amount of foaming action, removes enough dirt from the surface of your skin, and balances your natural skin oils appropriately.

• About Tan Skin 

1. Tan skin is healthy.

Exposure to UV radiation, whether it’s from a tanning bed or the sun itself, is damaging your skin. The more times you expose your skin to UV radiation, even just a little bit, you’re repeatedly damaging your skin and increasing your risk of skin cancer.

2. The sun can’t hurt you when it’s cloudy.

Just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean you’re safe. Nearly 80% of the sun’s UV rays can penetrate clouds and fog.

3. Vitamin D from the sun is best.

As little as 5 minutes in the sun per day is needed to maximize Vitamin D production in your body. And research shows that the best source of Vitamin D comes from supplements and a healthy diet.

• Sunscreens with ultra-high SPF ratings provide better protection

Sunscreens with SPF ratings over 50 have their place, but don’t get overconfident. The reality is SPF 100 blocks only about 3% more UVB rays than SPF 30 based on regular testing. And SPF rating only relates to UVB rays; they tell you nothing about UVA rays, which cause skin ageing and play a role in skin cancer.

Please look for the suncreens with SPF and PA+ . Example SPF32PA++

PA+ means your sunscreen or cosmetic provides some protection against UVA rays, PA++ provides moderate protection, and PA+++ offers the best protection of the three.

UVA: This type of radiation penetrates deep into the skin, and may lead to premature skin aging and cancer.

UVB : This type of radiation is responsible for the color change in your skin after spending time outdoors—your tan or sunburn is a direct result of UVB rays.

• Eating Junk Food Causes Zits

If you cut out all of the junk food in your diet, it’s not likely that your acne would go away. A number of factors contribute to your skin’s condition, and any one thing isn’t likely to be a cure.

Sugary food and carbohydrates can contribute to inflammation in the body, which helps fuel acne. Where as fruits and vegetables often contain antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin. If you have acne, improving your diet may help.

• Moisturizer Removes Wrinkles

Giving some love to your skin through moisture is a must, but it’s not going to necessarily prevent wrinkles from forming. However, it may make them a little less noticeable.

Moisturizer, along with sunscreen, is one of the most critical skincare products. However, it’s often slightly misrepresented as a way to prevent wrinkles.

When you apply moisturizer, it traps the water in your skin, keeping skin hydrated and plumped. This can make your wrinkles less visible, but it won’t prevent them from forming in the first place,

Moisturize regularly, but don’t rely on moisturizing alone to halt the aging process and prevent wrinkles from forming.

• There’s one perfect anti-aging skincare routine out there

Your sister, best friend, mother, neighbor — everyone has a different skincare routine.

The question is: Does someone have the secret to a perfect skin routine that avoids wrinkles and everyone else is just wasting their time?

The short answer is no; there’s not one perfect anti-aging skincare routine you’re missing out on.

Skincare routines involve a lot of trial and error, and finding what works best for you.

Tips on getting the most out of your anti-aging skincare routine include:

• Start with one product and let your skin adapt to it before introducing additional products. Using multiple anti-aging products from the get-go can irritate your skin.
• Use products with proven clinical grade ingredients such as retinols, antioxidants and peptides.
• Give your routine time to work — most anti-aging products take at least six weeks to actually work and some can take up to three months.
• Keep using products that work, and don’t stop once you’ve seen the results you want. Prevention is key.

• My parents both have wrinkles — and I’m bound to get them, too

You may have inherited your eyes or your humor from your parents, but probably not your wrinkles.

When it comes to wrinkles, there are other much more impactful factors than genetics at play. For instance, up to 90 percent of visible skin changes are a result of damage from the sun.

Since when you start getting wrinkles is not completely dependent on genetics, skincare is not a lost cause, especially when a regimen is started early and consistently maintained throughout life.

Tips : There are ways to slow down the process of aging in your skin, including:

• Wearing sunscreen at least of 30 SPF, not only every day, but with reapplication every two hours, even when it’s not noticeably sunny
• Moisturizing and using protective antioxidants
• Avoiding products that sting, burn or cause inflammation
• Adapting products to changing skin qualities with age or changes in weather, etc.

Source : 

1. https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/20-beauty-myths
2. https://www.norrisderm.com/50-skin-care-myths/

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