Misconceptions about skin care tips

As we grow older, the "butcher knife" of time slowly changes us, especially our faces. In fact, sometimes it is not because of age. Many unhealthy lifestyles in life are also related to this. For example, some lifestyle habits that damage the skin are regarded as "skin care common sense" by many people. Let's take a look at the skin care misunderstandings.

Misconceptions about skin care tips

Wash your face many times a day. Fairies with oily skin would like to wash their faces 6789 times a day, but excessive cleansing will damage the structure of the skin's stratum corneum, weaken the barrier ability, cause the skin to become thinner, and lock in less water. In fact, you only need to cleanse your face once in the morning and once in the evening. To meet the skin's cleansing needs, try to choose mild and non-irritating cleansing products. Foam the cleanser before use and then apply it on your face.

Common skin care mistakes

Myth 1: Wash your face multiple times a day

Fairies with oily skin would like to wash their faces 6789 times a day, but excessive cleansing will damage the structure of the skin's stratum corneum, weaken the barrier ability, cause the skin to become thinner, and lock in less water. In fact, you only need to cleanse your face once in the morning and once in the evening. To meet the skin's cleansing needs, try to choose mild and non-irritating cleansing products. Foam the cleanser before use and then apply it on your face.

Myth 2: Not wearing sunscreen

It's cloudy outside, why should I protect myself from the sun? Why should I apply sunscreen indoors if I don't go out? I am wearing sun-protective clothing and holding a parasol. Do I still need to apply sunscreen? I won’t explain too much here, I have said many times that you must pay attention to sun protection. Sun protection is not just something we can see. Darkening, spots, yellowing and fine lines are all growing secretly, and these problems will be fully revealed when you reach a certain age.

Misunderstanding 3: Blindly following the trend

Buy whatever is popular. Under the recommendation of beauty bloggers, your hands uncontrollably switch between Weibo and Taobao. Before buying, at least you should first understand the product and whether it is suitable for your skin type. Blindly buying things will not only waste money, but it will also ruin your face if the product does not suit your skin type.

Myth 4: Makeup removal without emulsification

There are three steps to removing makeup: dissolve, emulsify, and rinse. Dissolution period: Use your fingertips to massage in circular motions to completely dissolve the foundation, which takes about one minute. Emulsification stage: Dip a small amount of water and repeatedly make circular motions on your face to emulsify the makeup remover and turn it white. Then gently massage for about half a minute. Flushing period: flush with plenty of clean (lukewarm) water. Normal order of makeup removal: eye makeup (eyelashes, eye shadow, eyeliner) + forehead + cheeks and nose + chin.

Myth 5: Excessive exfoliation

A lot of good skin becomes sensitive skin due to excessive exfoliation. If the skin is damaged, including inflammation and peeling, it is recommended not to use exfoliating products. Dry and sensitive skin does not need to use exfoliating products. The principle of exfoliation: not harming the skin is the highest principle, slightly exfoliating the stratum corneum, helping skin metabolism, and it is strictly forbidden to include exfoliation care in daily care.

Myth 6: Frequently changing skin care products

The skin's renewal cycle is generally 28 days, and the cycle for the active ingredients in skin care products to take effect is also based on this standard. Some products even take longer. So ladies, don’t be too eager for quick success. If you see the effects of a product right away, it is recommended that you throw it away immediately. In addition, the skin also has an adaptation period for skin care products. If skin care products are changed frequently, it can easily lead to poor skin tolerance and even cause allergies due to certain ingredients.

Myth 7: Applying facial mask every day

Fan Bingbing applies 700 facial masks a year, and many people have followed the celebrity's skin care experience. But we know that applying facial masks every day and frequent excessive hydration will damage the skin barrier. It is recommended that the mask be used mainly for moisturizing and hydrating, and it is best to apply one mask every 2 to 3 days.

Myth 8: Let your face air dry after washing

The natural evaporation of water after washing your face will make your skin cool, and the contraction of blood vessels will cause the skin to become dry and peeling, making wrinkles more likely. After washing your face, you should dry it immediately, then use toner and then a moisturizing cream. In addition, it is best to use warm water to wash your face, and the towel used after washing should be kept clean at all times.

Myth 9: Don’t change your skincare products when the seasons change

In order to better care for the skin, skin care products must of course be adjusted appropriately according to the seasons. In summer, the UV index, temperature and humidity are relatively high, so you should avoid using overly greasy products, and sun protection is the key. In spring and autumn, the wind is strong, so you should use moisturizing skin care products. In winter, it is dry and cold, so you should use oil-containing skin care products to keep the skin hydrated and properly oiled.