COMMON SKIN CARE MYTHS

With the increasing emphasis on beauty and contempt in North American society, everyone seems to be looking for ways to make themselves look younger by better caring for their skin. While it is true that skin is one of the keys to a healthy, youthful appearance, not all recommended treatments, or popular ones, work. Here are some of the top myths when it comes to skin care.

1) Acne. Acne mainly affects everyone in their teens. There are so many false rumors out there about the bosses that an article can be written on their own. First, the acne does not miraculously break down when you are a teenager. For some people, acne is a chronic problem and will continue for the rest of their lives. Many misconceptions about acne are especially dangerous for people with this condition. Acne is not a sign that a person is not washing his or her face. In fact, most people with acne will be told this by their peers and the result will be less productive; they ended up washing their faces a lot. Dry skin does not eliminate the problem of acne, but rather exacerbates it. Acne can be serious about certain foods in one's diet, but it is rarely the “suspected food” (chocolate, French fries, or pizza) that is the main culprit. Lastly, keep in mind that acne can be treated with several types of medications on the market today — and effectively — so it is best to go to your doctor and consult with him or her about acne treatment.

2) Sugar. Tanning is often advertised as adding a warm, healthy glow to your skin. The fact is, nothing is more harmful to your skin than direct exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays needed to darken it, whether you are lying in bed or in the sun. Drainage can help to remove formed pores, but it will not prevent new pores from closing. Exfoliation has minor benefits beyond the appeal of intimate beauty, and over time it will appear to be harmful to your skin. It is best to use a sun block whenever you are out in the sun.

3) Moisturizers. Many people think that moisturizers will help make their skin look younger by removing wrinkles. Not at all. Moisturizers will help moisturize the skin and reduce dryness, but will not work to repair microscopic damage at the level of cells damaged by wrinkles.

4) Ingredients for skin care. For many years, good beauticians put cucumber slices over the eyes of their clients to reduce skin damage and inflammation. Today, you will find many products on the shelves that feature a cucumber or a slice of cucumber and claim to include cucumber extracts that will help rejuvenate your skin. The fact is that not all cucumber minerals are beneficial to the skin, it is the fact that cucumbers are usually made of water, penetrate the skin during the process and give the appearance of rejuvenation.

All of these myths are being used today to help sell products in a way known as scary tactics. In fact, if you follow your doctor's advice most of your skin care needs will be addressed, and they will not require the many home-grown and rumored stories of women.