Beauty-Mythen

Beauty myths

A few weeks ago I asked for the most repeated myths around skincare and beauty that you wanted debunked or clarified. There were many! Here they are in no particular order:

  1. Retinoids and breastfeeding : You can use retinoids while breastfeeding.

  2. Acids and breastfeeding : You can use all types of acids while breastfeeding.

  3. Retinoids and pregnancy : It is generally recommended to avoid retinoids during pregnancy, but note that there are no legal regulations requiring brands to disclose the vitamin A content in their products.

  4. Retinoids under 25 : Retinoids can be used even under 25, especially if you have acne or scars. It won't harm your skin if you start early.

  5. Retinoids/Vitamin A : Retinoids and vitamin A do not thin your skin.

  6. Niacinamide, Vitamin C and Retinoids : These can be used in the same routine. It is not necessary, but possible.

  7. Daily exfoliation : You can exfoliate daily, but it is not always necessary.

  8. Micellar water : Can be used as a cleanser.

  9. Tretinoin (Tret) : Can be used to treat acne, but hormonal acne, especially on the chin, may still occur.

  10. Sun protection for black skin : Black skin also needs sun protection.

  11. Reapply sunscreen : Must be reapplied regularly.

  12. Foaming cleansers : Especially good for oily skin. Avoid SLS if you have perioral dermatitis or small skin-colored bumps on your forehead.

  13. Fungal Acne : Not a medically recognized term. It is yeast-related, not acne.

  14. Toothpaste on pimples : Do not use toothpaste on pimples.

  15. Self-tanners and retinol/acids : Can be used, but retinoids accelerate cell turnover and affect the durability of the tan.

  16. Spot stickers : They are great especially for underground, hormonal pimples.

  17. Hair plucking : When you pluck one hair, three don't come back. It's just one hair follicle.

  18. Active ingredients and rosacea : You can still use active ingredients if you have rosacea. Try azelaic acid and avoid inflamed areas.

  19. Vitamin C : Can be used in the morning or evening. Morning is often recommended because of its antioxidant properties.

  20. Double Cleanse : You can use the same cleanser twice for a double cleanse, or two different ones.

  21. Gap between products : Allow 20 minutes or more between retinoids and other serums/moisturizers.

  22. Retinoids on moist skin : Work faster and are absorbed faster.

  23. Sensitive skin and fragrances : Fragrance-free products may be better, but you don't have to avoid all scented products.

  24. Essential oils : Cause more allergies than synthetic fragrances.

  25. Amount of eye cream : More eye cream (or any cream/serum/treatment) is not more effective. Your skin can only absorb so much.

  26. Eye Creams : All eye creams are not the same. Different eye creams target different problems.

  27. Double Cleansing : You don’t have to double cleanse, but it’s a good practice.

  28. SPF and Acne : You must use SPF if you have acne.

  29. Drinking water : Does not cure acne.

  30. Oily skin and oils : Oily skin can still use oils or cleansing oils. There is no one size fits all rule.

  31. SPF over oil : If you apply SPF directly over an oil, it may be less effective. The oil can break down the SPF.

  32. Glycolic acid and retinol : Can be used together.

  33. Retinoids and daily routine : Retinoids are traditionally used in the evening, but there are no hard and fast rules. Some brands also market vitamin A for daytime use.

  34. Separate SPF : You need a separate SPF, not in a moisturizer, to ensure proper application and complete protection.

  35. Foundation and SPF : If your foundation contains SPF, you should still use a separate SPF because you won't be applying enough foundation for full protection.

  36. Mineral makeup : Does not provide SPF protection. Mineral SPF powders do.

  37. Branded Products : You don't have to use branded products to be more effective. That's marketing.

  38. SPF and cancer : SPF does not cause cancer. Those who spread this misinformation are either ill-informed or fear-mongering.

  39. Toners and pores : Toners don't close your pores. Pores aren't swinging doors; they don't open and close.

  40. Tanning beds and acne : Tanning beds do not cure acne. Tanning beds cause cancer.

  41. Banana peels and pimples : Rubbing banana peels on your face will not clear pimples.

  42. Moisturizer for oily skin : You need to moisturize even if you have oily skin.

  43. Cleanser with active ingredients : You don't need a cleanser with active ingredients, but it might be beneficial depending on your skin type.

  44. Skin changes during pregnancy : During pregnancy, your skin can change. Hormones. This is normal and no reason for intervention.

  45. Makeup and pores : Makeup won't clog your pores if you cleanse effectively.

  46. Hyaluronic acid : Is not the only way to hydrate dry/dehydrated skin. It is possible to be intolerant to hyaluronic acid.

  47. Skin care and breast milk : Your skin care does not pass into your breast milk.

  48. SPF 30 vs. SPF 50 : Factor 30 is not as good as factor 50 SPF.

  49. Vitamin C and Pigmentation : Vitamin C can improve the appearance of pigmentation, but it will not permanently reduce or correct it.

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