There are so many different skin care products, brands, and skin care treatments that sometimes the skin care industry can be overwhelming. Before you make choices when it comes to your skin care routine, you should figure out the truths and myths when it comes to skin care.
There are so many different ideas about skin, but the science of skin can give you facts and answers you need. Before you dive into the skin care world, let me, as a student studying skin care, guide you away from some of the myths about skin care.
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Higher SPF Means More Protection
85-90 percent of visible aging is caused from exposure to the sun and 3 million cases of skin cancer are found in the U.S. each year. Of course, sunscreen is very important. But buying any sunscreen just because it has a high SPF is not a good idea. There are two types of sun rays: UVA and UVB. For you to be fully protected, sunscreen needs to protect you from both these rays. Most sunscreens only protect you from UVB but not UVA. So make sure you pick up a sunscreen with a high SPF that protects you from both types of rays.
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Popping Your Pimple Is the Fastest Way to Get Rid of Acne
I know it’s so tempting to pop those pimples on your face. But, please, this is not the way. When extracting your own pimple, you can actually push more bacteria and dead skin into the pore, causing more infection. This can cause your breakout to get worse and possibly end up scarring your face.
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Tanning Can Cure Acne
Long term exposure to the sun may help clear up some acne. However, all this exposure to UV rays can stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. This can lead to larger acne breakouts.
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Scrubbing Your Face With Soap Several Times a Day Helps Get Rid of Acne
Even though washing your face gets rid of surface dirt and oils, doing this too much can cause the skin to become irritated and dry out the skin. For best results, wash the skin twice a day (morning and night).
