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Well, it’s really not. The first one, Vaseline reducing wrinkles? That there is an actual beauty myth, a commonly believed thing; people actually walk to the cupboard, reach for the petroleum jelly, smear it on and wait for the youth to shine through. Realistically, Vaseline on your face will only clog your pores.
Now the second one, the orange in the conditioner, that one I just made up.
It makes you think; what else do we hear that might not necessarily be true?
Myth #1: Eyeliner gives you wrinkles
False; eyeliner does not give you wrinkles, no matter how much you wear or how often you wear it. So what’s the root of this myth? Well, when applying eyeliner, a lot of people tend to stretch and pull at the skin under their eyes. As this area is so delicate and has little elasticity, continuously stretching it down can cause the skin to wrinkle.
Myth Busted.
Myth #2 Toothpaste can clear up blemishes
False; toothpaste has absolutely no benefit when placed upon a pimple. In fact, it’s more likely to make it worse. Due to the inclusion of whitening and bleaching agents, many toothpastes can irritate, cause breakouts or even scar your skin. Moral of the story? Stick to products formulated for on the spot blemish treatment, like Alpha-H Clear Skin Blemish Gel or Payot Special 5.
Myth busted.
Myth #3 It is possible to shrink your pores
False; pores do not have the ability to change size. They cannot get bigger, they cannot get smaller. In actual fact, pores are genetically determined and will always stay the same size, however, they can appear to be bigger when there is a build up of bacteria or dead skin cells. The best way to reduce the appearance of pore size is to cleanse and exfoliate regularly.
Myth Busted.
Myth #4 Cucumbers over the eyes reduce puffiness
True; a cucumber over the eye can reduce puffiness, just not in the way you might think. Is it some intrinsic ingredient within the vegetable? No. It’s actually just the cucumber’s natural ability to retain coolness. It is the cold that does all the work by causing the blood vessels around the eyes to contract, thereby reducing swelling. So with this knowledge in mind, we can conclude that any cold object will pretty much do the job, be it a cucumber, an apple slice, or even a can of drink. The cucumber just looks cooler (high five for double meaning).
Myth Confirmed.
Myth #5 Moisturising oily skin causes breakouts
False; skin moisture is not oil, it’s water, and so all skin types require moisturising regardless of their oil production rate. In fact, moisturising could even help reduce breakouts in oily skin, since dry flakes of skin can clog pores and trigger blemishes. Ideally, oily skin types should stick to light-weight, water based moisturisers.
Myth Busted.
Myth #6 The higher the SPF the better
False; contrary to popular belief, a sunscreen with the highest SPF is not necessarily going to offer the best protection. A little known fact is that a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 has just 2% more protection than one with an SPF of 15; but that’s not the point here. See, many sunscreens do block UVB rays, which cause sunburn, but provide no protection against UVA rays, which can cause melanoma and skin cancer. So when looking for a sunscreen, always go for one that offers broad spectrum protection rather than one with just a high SPF.
It’s also worth noting that SPF’s are not cumulative; putting a foundation with SPF 15 over a moisturiser with SPF 30 does not mean you have a total of SPF 45. You are only protected as much as your highest SPF, so in this case, SPF 30.
Myth Busted.
There are a lot of beauty myths out of there, a lot of home remedies and tricks that promise to sort out skin ailments and concerns. The bottom line? Many of these are misinformed or just plain fabricated. Just remember to always do your research, or if in doubt, ask a professional.
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