{"id":958,"date":"2016-05-19T08:30:54","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T08:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/?p=958"},"modified":"2016-05-19T08:30:54","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T08:30:54","slug":"top-7-skin-care-myths-and-misconceptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/top-7-skin-care-myths-and-misconceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Skin Care Myths and Misconceptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Usually, the more bizarre the skincare advice, more the people tend to believe it, because it sounds so wacky that it has to work right! This is how these fallacies, skin care myths and misconceptions pop up just like pimples. Some are long held beliefs filtered down through ages and others are grounded with \u2018modern\u2019 technology to sound convincing. If you believe the top dermatologists, stick to the basics and your skin can look much younger than you thought was possible. Don\u2019t let one of these 7 skin care myths be the reason that keeps your skin from looking its best:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Regularly washing your face will cure acne<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"501\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg 501w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_3-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.prevention.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>People must have advised you to constantly wash your face when acne or pimples appear, but did you know that it can stripoff your skin\u2019s essential oils? This will eventually make your skin extremely dry and anhydrous, welcoming even more acne. You should restrict to washing your face only two to three times in a day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Oily skin doesn\u2019t need to be moisturized:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-960\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_4.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"310\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_4.jpg 310w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_4-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_4-139x150.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.i.dailymail.co.uk<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Have only skin? Don\u2019t use a moisturizer\u2019 \u2013 this is an ill advice which is always at the forefront of beauty myths and facts. Avoiding moisturizer because you feel it adds to the problem of oily skin is wrong. In order to remain healthy, your skin needs hydration as that helps ensure that the skin\u2019s barrier functions the way it should, protecting the skin from pollution, free-radicals and other damaging elements. Abandoning the use of moisturizer can also cause the skin to produce excess oil which can lead to breakouts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Scrubbing often reduces excess oil and pimples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-961\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_5.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"416\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_5.jpg 416w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_5-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_5-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.brideeveryday.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You must have heard it way too often that scrubbing your face at regularly short intervals keeps the skin clean and reduces excess sebum. Believe us, this is not true, in fact, scrubbing your face more than twice a week might end up bruising your skin and causing blemishes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Natural ingredients are better for skin:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-962\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_6.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"416\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_6.jpg 416w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_6-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.beautydesk.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Those creams with the word \u2018natural\u2019 written on them are what most people choose over other facial care products available over the counter. But the one thing that all of us should remember is that there\u2019s no scientific legitimacy proving that \u2018natural or organic\u2019 ingredients are better for the skin. The general perception that just because an ingredient is found in nature, it automatically is good for skin is not true. Also, the reverse is also not true; just because something is synthetic, that doesn&#8217;t make it bad.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Makeup causes pigmentation, breakouts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-963\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_7.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot_7\" width=\"441\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_7.jpg 441w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_7-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_7-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.rantchic.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Foundations and other makeup products are designed to stay on the top and therefore, they don\u2019t get absorbed into the skin pores. But what causes breakouts is not getting off your makeup before bed or improper removal of the makeup. If makeup stays on the skin for too long, it can cause allergies and irritation but not too often.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Dry skin can be cured by drinking more water:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_81.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-965\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_81.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"458\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_81.jpg 458w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_81-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_81-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.healthplans.providence.org<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is said that drinking a lot of water will bring moisture to your skin, but unfortunately, dry skin is not as simple as only lack of moisture and water doesn\u2019t help much. However, drinking the right amount of water helps your skin glow by clearing the toxins from your internal system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Anti-ageing products with collagen and\/or elastin work:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-966\" src=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_9.jpg\" alt=\"skin care myths and misconceptions\" width=\"357\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_9.jpg 357w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_9-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clinicdermatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screenshot_9-150x128.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: www.cnx.org<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is a scientific fact that the molecular sizes of both collagen and elastin are way too large to be able to penetrate into the skin\u2019s layers and they can only be produced naturally inside the body.Therefore, those products which advertise to have these as effective ingredients are actually making tall but false claims.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Effective skin care is no rocket science; all it needs is awareness and mindfulness while considering skin care products. So, just remember that there are good and bad products in all price categories; what really matters is their formulation, not the price. Expensive skin care brands have set a very hazy definition of the term \u2018natural\u2019, you\u2019ll do well by not going by it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Usually, the more bizarre the skincare advice, more the people tend to believe it, because it sounds so wacky that it has to work right! This is how these fallacies, skin care myths and misconceptions pop up just like pimples. 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