Skincare myths you wish you knew it before
"The fact is that a lot of skincare advice just doesn’t work, and some skincare myths can even cause harm."
Everyone wants a clear, radiant complexion. But getting there might depend more on your ability to recognize fact from fiction than how much you follow a cleansing regimen or how much you spend on products. The fact is that a lot of skincare advice just doesn’t work, and some skincare myths can even cause harm.
Let’s have a look behind common skincare myths you should stop believing:
Drinking water keeps your skin hydrated
There is no evidence that drinking more or less water is helpful or harmful to your skin.
While drinking more water can be beneficial for other health conditions, water does not automatically get absorbed by your skin when you drink it.
It hydrates our cells as it is absorbed by the bloodstream and filtered by the kidneys, which does help hydrate our bodies overall.
The best way to keep your skin hydrated is to avoid dry air (or use a humidifier), use a gentle cleanser, and use a moisturizer daily or ingredients that help keep moisture locked in your skin barrier, like hyaluronic acid
Not washing your face causes acne
Hygiene doesn't play a role in the development of acne.
Acne involves oil production, bacteria, clogged pores, and inflammation, with hormones and stress playing a significant role and diet for some people.
Not washing your face doesn't help your situation but it certainly doesn't cause acne.
You Don’t Need Sunscreen If It’s Not Sunny Outside
While we know that SPF isn’t only a necessity for long days hanging out in the sun, it turns out that broad-spectrum SPF is even necessary when the skies are gray.
You can get burned even on cloudy days. Spending time out in the suntans protection can lead to damage over time and can show up down the road as visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles and dark spots.
So yes, you need to wear sunscreen year-round no matter your skin tone.
You Don’t Need Moisturizer If You Have Oily Skin
No matter what your skin type—oily and acne-prone or dry and dehydrated—you need to be using some kind of moisturizer to keep your skin balanced and nourished.
The differences lie in the type and amount of moisturizer your skin needs.
While oily skin requires the least amount of moisture, a moisturizer is still vital for nourishing and hydrating the skin.
There’s No Such Thing as Over-Exfoliating
Yes, exfoliating does have its benefits, including helping to slough away dead skin cells—which could be responsible for your dull-looking complexion—that have built up on your skin’s surface over time.
But you can overdo it and irritate your skin. The answer to how many times a week you should exfoliate varies from person to person.
Some can handle daily exfoliation, while others may only need to do it once or twice a week.
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