Skin myths revealed

It’s very easy to make a mistake when your skin is concerned. Since we’re here to help you, read on and find out what really goes on, what’s good and what’s not suitable for your delicate skin.

Soap cleans your skin best
Yes, soap will really clean your face – way too much. It’ll not only get rid of makeup and dirt, but natural oils and moisture as well. Although this leaves you with a feeling of really ‘squeaky’ clean face, under a microscope it’s a disaster.

After soap your skin is completely unprotected and it takes time for it to produce its protective layer again. So, remember, best cleansing for your face is milk, gel or cream cleanser. You can find gentle soaps, which state to nourish your skin, be careful. If it leaves your face tightened, and your skin itchy, don’t use it.

Big pores can be smaller
Sorry to have to say this, but – not! No matter what you do, which cream, lotion or oil you use, you can’t contract or narrow your pores. Pores expand with age, especially if you have oily skin.

If you want to slow this us, cleanse regularly and use the peeling. You can out find how in our Essential skin care post. Dirt and dead cells can broaden pores.
Higher SPF protects skin betterA sun cream with SPF 30 will give you only 4 per cent better protection than the one with SPF 15, although by logic the protection should double.

The trick is to apply a thick layer of sunscreen and repeat it often. Better yet, avoid sun exposure during critical hours. This is very important in winter if there is snow.

You can stop skin aging
You really can’t but you can slow it down a bit and make your skin look its best. Your worst enemies when it comes to skin aging are free radicals which are introduced when sunbathing, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and under stress.

What to do? Try out our Improve and revive your skin post. Pay attention to the part about antioxidants. Always apply moisturizing cream after bathing or showering, use sun block daily, wear a hat to protect your face and practice daily skin care routine. Sleep enough and rest when you need to.

Foundation and powder compliment your skin
Foundation, loose or compact powders are, in fact, bad for your skin. They stop your skin from breathing, and enter your pores, clogging and widening them. If you have acne and other skin problems, powders can make it worse, if left on for too long. The trick is to wear light foundation and loose powder rather than using compact powder. Think about what you’re trying to achieve, sometimes all you need is a good, well blended concealer.

Take your makeup off as soon as you can and try to spend your free time without powder on your face.

Dehydrated and dry skin are the same
When skin is dehydrated, it lacks moisture on the surface. Dry skin is a completely different condition, it lacks oils and not water. Most of us have dehydrated skin. Although it feels dry, it’s just the lack of water.

But, if you apply creams for dry skin to dehydrated skin, you opt for a real disaster. So, the best thing to do is to use peeling at least once a week and generously apply moisturizing products. If it doesn’t get any better in two months, visit your dermatologist, who can tell you if you have dry skin or not.

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