OMG! The stuff which comes out on the Internet. What should we believe and what should we not believe? Well, here are a few answers to the beauty myths on the Internet:
1. Your skin and hair get used to the ingredients in your products, so you need to switch them up every so often to get the best results. FALSE. It is not that you get used to the beauty products, it is the fact your hair and skin change due to the weather, aging, medications, etc. For example, your lightweight lotion works fantasticly during summertime when there is a ton of humidity, but as soon as winter hits, your skin becomes dry and itchy despite your use of the lotion. The lotion hasn’t stopped working because your skin has become use to it, it stopped working because your skin changed due to lower humidity. What you will need to do is find a product with lots of moisturizer built into it.
2. Use your hairspray to set your makeup. FALSE! No, Absolutely not. The hairspray will clog your your pores, which can lead to acne. There are a lot of options now to set your makeup, so leave the hairspray for your hair and only your hair.
3. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Can Remover Self-Tanner Mistakes. FALSE. It can erase those mistakes; right along with the top layers of your skin. The Magic Eraser is designed to remove dirt and grime from hard surfaces. It is a very harsh abrasive which can wreak havoc on your skin, stripping off any natural oils and potentially causing irritations or a rash. Instead, try to use an exfoliator which will remove some of the excess spots. And always exfoliate before using a self-tanner in order to start with a smooth base.
4. Want A Long Lasting Eyeliner? Use A Sharpie. FALSE. This is a horrible idea, especially when there are long-lasting eyeliners on the market. Sharpies were never designed to be on human skin, and not safe. Also, you take the risk of getting the marker in your eye, which can give you conjunctivitis.
5. You Can Begin Using Eye Creams In Your 20’s – TRUE. Your eyes are the first to show the first signs of aging. The reason for this is that the skin is the thinnest on the body and more fragile. Add potentially irritating eye makeup removal and squinting, you can easily see why the delicate area around the eye can look weary, while the rest of your face appears plump. There are some agents to look for in an eye cream while in your 20’s: titanium dioxide for a chemical-free SPF, algae and sodium PCA to hydrate, and lactic acid to smooth any lines. Remember not to overload the eye area with product and avoid the lash area as you do not want products getting into the mucus membrane of the eyes.
These are just a handful of the myths floating around the Internet. And remember, if something is too good to be true, it probably is.