Skincare and myths: here are 5 things you should stop believing

We hear a lot of rumours and false myths about skincare that have been passed down from our grandmothers and aunts until, in the age of the internet, they become real fake news. Thanks to the infinite availability of sources and expert opinions on the web, we can finally explain why these are false myths that you absolutely must not listen to if you want healthy skin. Here are the 5 false myths you no longer need to believe and why:

Makeup Alone Doesn't Ruin Skin or Cause Pimples
In the case of skin conditions like acne, there has always been a belief that using makeup too often could exacerbate the situation. However, it's not the makeup itself, if chosen to suit your skin type and accompanied by a proper skincare routine, that leads to more imperfections. Instead, it's inadequate cleansing, neglecting cosmetic product expiration dates, and poor hygiene of brushes and makeup tools where bacteria can proliferate and cause pimples and blemishes.

Toothpaste or Baking Soda and Lemon Do Not Cure Pimples
We've all experienced the frustration of a pimple appearing on our forehead or chin just before an important event. However, the solution doesn't lie in DIY methods such as using toothpaste or a mixture of baking soda and lemon. These methods can actually irritate the skin further, leading to temporary disappearance of the imperfection but accompanied by redness and excessive dryness. A proper skincare routine with products containing ingredients like salicylic acid, along with the correct use of purifying masks, can help combat last-minute imperfections.