The sun is good for growing plants and vegetables and for giving us all a healthy dose of vitamin D. They even say it’s good for our eyesight and for producing endorphins, but no, the sun’s ultra violet rays are not good for healing and preventing acne and pimples. It can actually worsen the …
Nov 27
Myth #9 Dry Skin Causes Wrinkles
For decades cosmetic companies have marketed their products based on this Stupid Beauty Secret. Wrinkles are caused not by lack of moisture, but by collagen loss – and collagen loss is accelerated by poor diet and too much exposure to the sun. There are newer non-surgical methods to increase collagen and natural collagen production. …
Nov 27
Myth #8 If You Keep Your Face Clean and Use An Astringent You Won’t Get Blemishes
A clean face does prevent blocked pores, especially if you use heavy moisturizers, beauty creams and even make-up; howvever, blemishes are caused by hormones and excess oils below the skin’s surface. Aggressive face washing actually increases oil production which is why products like the Clarisonic brush often causes breakouts. <<previous
Nov 27
Myth #7 Hot Oil Treatments And Specialized Shampoos Will Repair Split Ends
There are still loads of shampoos and conditioners that promise to heal those splitters. Guess what? Your hair is not “alive” like your bones. If it were, getting a haircut would be excruciating. Instead: – Get a good trim every few months – Start using hair protection products to guard against damage caused by …
Nov 27
Myth #5 Drink Lots of Water Because It Leads To Beautiful Skin
I really believed this one for a long time; after all, isn’t water the new fountain of youth? Apparently it isn’t when it comes to youthful skin. So far there’s no connection between guzzling down 8 or more bottles of water a day and collagen production. Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue, …
Nov 27
Myth #4 If You Shave Your Legs, The Hair Will Grow Back in Twice As Thick
I remember my Mom telling me when I was 13 years old, not to shave my legs because my pale blonde hairs would grow in thick and black. Unbeknownst to mom, shaving does not change your genetic code. Your hairs will; however, grow in where the razor left off, creating stubble. The number of hairs …