Beauty hacks are all over the internet. Some can be a real blessing while some can be plain stupid and sometimes even life-threatening. This is why I decided to do, Shocking Skin Care myths we are made to believe!
Skin care myths are those the industry had made up believe it not that it’s become hard for one to switch even if one realizes that the stuff is bad. The world of the internet has given us the recipe for the best face mask but also the worst hair care routine. But on second thought are these tips and hacks you see safe? How well informed is this person who put up these hacks? Even if it’s something that worked for her/him that might possibly not work for you. Bloggers promote products in the most believable way when they might actually have not tried the product at all. Just squeezing a small amount on the hand and rubbing it in and exclaiming wow!!! proves nothing.
# Skin lightening creams can make you lighter in a matter of a few weeksThis is by far the most ridiculous skin care lies the market has made us believe. Even the body is born with basic skin color but over time due to tanning and aging, the skin color might turn darker. The only thing one can actually do is work on getting rid of this tan and bring out your real skin color.
Skin bleaching products do work overtime but these, when used regularly, can be very dangerous to the skin. Blocking the production of melanin can not only make you lighter but can also make your skin very sensitive. This can lead to severe sunburn, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even worse cause skin cancer.
# Your natural face is not good enoughThis is the most absurd thing ever but also a well-planned marketing strategy most of the young girls fall for.
Every woman is beautiful in her own way, there is nothing called a beauty standard. One has to be healthy both inside and out- that must be the portal of beauty. No size zero, no dark or fair, no caste and no boundaries should be mixed up with beauty.
But what the market is portraying on the young generation is sad. To sell products and women being the easiest target, everything from the clothes you wear to even the color of your hair is judged. Being oneself is not enough. There are even products that claim to fix these so claimed issues. A certain product when used every day can change your color, a certain belt can fix your nose and chin and if these products don’t work then there are botox, surgeries that can help us to look a certain way. Some loaded with chemicals may work but make you regret later.
# Latest is always the best
The fast-moving beauty industry has made up believe that the latest formula is the best. People wait for new launches which claimed- “ new and improved formula”. But the truth is unlike what the advertisements want you to believe the alter is the is better. Why? The new launches are tried by lesser people while the old ones are tried and tested. you can find reviews and other details online. For example- retinol is one of the oldest anti-aging ingredients that has been tagged as the gold standard when it comes to anti-aging products. This shows that going after the latest products would not only cost you a lot but would also be a huge risk you are putting your skin through.
# Any product that would put a dent in your pocket is the best product
This
is the worst skin care myth ever, you don’t need to break the bank and
buy products to get the results you desire. Most of the time a good drug
store product can give your better and lasting results that your luxury
one. Don’t fall for these kinds of skin care routine myths, to get
wonderful skin all you need is a good- cleanser, moisturizer and
sunscreen, and you can invest most of your money in purchasing a good
high-end serum or an eye cream. The serum works wonders on the skin- so
make sure you get a good one.
# Not every product that is termed, dermatologically tested is absolutely safeWhen you find a product that has been tagged as recommended by 9 out of 10 dermatologists and backed up by various commissioned studies- it’s easy to make the consumers believe that the product is 100% safe and effective. But the truth is no matter where the is tested unless it doesn’t have an FDA approval then it’s better to sit away from the product.
As per the United States, any product that alters the natural tissues of a living creature must be categorized under the list of drugs and will not be approved as a cosmetic product. Even if such a product is approved then it wouldn’t be available for sale without the prescription of a doctor. Also, those products that have been categorized under the list of drugs must live up to the claims as well as it has n wrong ingredient and it does not have many customer complaints. Therefore anything you see with an add that has been called to be tested need not be safe.
# Natural Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Safer, or Better and chemical doesn’t always have to be badA lot of people believe that when it comes to any product, the term natural mostly depict a better, healthier, and safer alternative when compared to chemical-based ones. If you take a closer look at the current trend you will notice that most of the products are sold under the term natural or organic while if you look at the ingredient list you would notice that there is nothing natural about the product. The products just like or sometimes more like every other product- loaded with parabens and other preservatives.
The industry has understood that the word natural, organic etc have a huge impact on the decision-making process of the consumers.
The human body runs on the various chemical process, does that mean we are bad??? Some chemicals are naturally extracted and are good for the skin. For example, Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids etc are actually good for the skin. When these products are used moderately targeting a specific condition it actually works.