dy says that “there is absolutely no surgical or medical
solution...except for the psychological self-deception of
wanting to believe the ads.”
Try: Daily Grind Coffee Scrub from Perfectly Posh to
exfoliate and Seed Fragrance Free Body Cream to nourish and pamper the skin.
Myth #3: My mom looks years younger than her
age, so I naturally will look younger too.
Truth: Not necessarily. There’s no denying that genetics do play a role in skin aging, but there are many other
factors. A recent study in the scientific journal Dermato-Endocrinology, it was revealed that environmental
and lifestyle factors have a much greater impact on skin
aging.
For example, if you are a smoker, have UV damage
from sun exposure or drink alcohol in excess, your genetics will not be able to help you stay younger looking.
Lifestyle choices play a greater role than genetics
when it comes to the condition of your skin.
Tip: Be sure to stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and
only drink alcohol in moderation to keep your skin in
its best possible shape.
Myth #4: People with oily skin don’t get
wrinkles, so dry skin must be the cause.
Truth: Dry skin vs. oily skin has nothing to
do with wrinkles. While it is true that having dry, ashy skin makes lines and wrinkles
more obvious, a lack of hydration does not
cause them to form. You can apply all
of the moisturizer in the world and it
will do nothing to prevent wrinkles.
Dry skin does not cause wrinkles. A
breakdown in collagen and elastin are
the true culprits. Moisturizers add hydration to the top layer of the skin and
really have no impact on wrinkling. A
daily nourishing serum with hyaluron-
ic acid will help your skin look plump and healthy, so it
is important to use one regularly.
Try: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Myth #5: It’s wintertime, so I can stop wearing
sunscreen.
Truth: Whether it’s cold and cloudy or sunny and hot,
applying a broad spectrum
sunscreen daily is essential.
Even on a gray winter day, the
skin is still exposed to the sun’s
harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Sun damage is the number one
cause of both skin cancer and
skin aging, so be sure to keep
protected. It’s worth mentioning
that sun protection isn’t just for
those with fair skin. Boston dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, MD
says that the notion that only those
with lighter complexions are likely
to experience sun damage is “just
profoundly, radically false.”
Try: Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control
Creme for Face SPF 30
Myth #6: If you have oily skin, you have to avoid
products with oil.
Truth: It might just be time to rethink
how you are cleansing. Those with very
oily skin often wash their faces several
times a day believing that they will be
able to cleanse the oil away. In reality,
overcleansing strips the skin of its beneficial oils and the sebaceous glands
work overtime to compensate
for this. The result? Skin that is
even more oily than ever. Cleanse
twice daily with a facial cleansing oil to remove excess sebum
without leaving the skin feeling
parched.
Wait a minute. Did you tell
people with oily skin to use a
cleansing oil? Yes. It may seem
counte r-intuitive, but those with
oily skin may find that their skin
will improve greatly by using
a cleansing oil. Can oil really
help fight oil? Cleansing oils use
“good” oils to essentially bind
to excess sebum. The oils in the
cleanser help pull out the impurities lurking in the pores, which then get rinsed away
after cleansing.
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