Thanks to the internet and old wive’s tales, there is a ton of skin care advice being thrown around—and not all of it is good. In fact, some of this “advice” can actually be harmful to your skin and health. With the help of esthetician Shauna Rose Dermigny, we investigated eight common skin care claims to see exactly why they don’t hold up. See what we found out below, plus, get recommendations for what you should be doing instead.
Myth #1: You get acne because you don’t wash your face.
Though it’s a popular myth, it is, indeed, a myth. You won’t get acne just because you don’t wash your face correctly or frequently enough. In order for acne to develop, you need to have a combination of four factors: clogged pores from shedding keratin/skin cells, sebum, bacteria and inflammation. So, while not washing your face certainly won’t help the problem, it’s not the sole cause of acne.
Myth #2: Anything marked “natural” or “chemical free” must be better for you than other types of skin care products.
Shauna Dermigny: “This depends on the person. In order to know what is right for you, you must have a proper skin consultation with a qualified and/or licensed professional. Also, things like ‘chemical’ peels can still be from natural ingredients and great for all skin types.”
It’s all about preference and skin type when deciding what ingredients to put on your skin. There is no concrete evidence that parabens and preservatives in skin care are harmful to your skin or body. In fact, without preservatives, skin care and cosmetics are more susceptible to the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast. Should you choose to go the natural route, be sure to pay close attention to expiration dates on your products, as natural products don’t last as long as the alternatives.
Myth #3: You’ll age faster if you wear makeup regularly.
SD: “I would not say this is true, as long as you properly remove your makeup daily and keep up with a consistent cleansing routine!”
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