Cosmetologists have voiced the most popular skin care myths that prevent us from looking truly beautiful. For example, if it seems to you that oily skin does not need to be moisturized, then you are greatly mistaken.
- Oily skin needs hydration, although many people believe that this is not the case. In general, any type of skin requires moisturizing. When you rinse or cleanse it, you are stripping of its natural moisture, which can cause excess sebum production. This leads to acne and scarring. To solve this problem, light water-based humidifiers are required.
- Another popular myth is that people don't need to use sunscreen when it's cloudy. Regardless of the season and cloudiness, ultraviolet radiation gets on the skin. Therefore, sunscreen should be used every day, and should be applied every two hours if you are swimming or sweating.
- Many cosmetologists remind that if there is an inscription “natural” on some product, this does not at all mean its organic origin. Yes, the certification process for organic products takes many years and is highly regulated. But, unfortunately, the word organic itself is not one hundred percent proof that the product has passed certification.
- Don't assume that the harder you scrub or exfoliate, the better for your skin. This is one of the most common myths often refuted by cosmetologists. Cleaning your skin too often using excessive pressure only makes it worse.
- Another popular myth is that skin care products must contain preservatives to be considered safe. Preservatives are added to prevent bacteria, mold and mildew from growing where there is water. Indeed, preservatives are safer than bacteria, but if your skin care product does not contain water, then it does not need preservatives.
