Beauty Facts and Myths

Have you ever been swamped with all the beauty dos and don't you read from the magazine, online or even from your friends and family that you felt skeptical about yet blindly follow them all because you think that it's better to be safe than sorry?

Well, lucky you because I've recently came across this article about some most common beauty facts and myths so I thought it's a good idea to share with you girls today! :)

   

1) CHOCOLATE IS BAD FOR SKIN AND CAUSES ACNE     

Acne is caused by many reasons, but mainly due to overactive oil glands, a poor diet or is genetically inherited. The condition of your skin is also affected by the conditions of your body, so like the saying,    'moderation is the key', it is best to limit your chocolate consumption to improve your diet for healthier skin. 

2) ACNE GOES AWAY WITH AGE

Bad news, ladies--age DOES NOT influence the demise of acne on our skin. Hormones cause acne, which can occur even after menopause, so the least we can do is keep our face regularly washed and clean. 

3) MISTING WITH WATER KEEPS SKIN MOISTURISED

What happens when you constantly licking your lips? Your lips' condition gets worse and becomes chapped or cracked! Like constantly licking your lips, misting your face with pure water, even if it is spring or distilled water, will actually make your skin drier once the water evaporates. Use a face mist that contains glycerine to help lock in moisture, and with aloe vera or Vitamin E to give skin extra nourishment!

4) CUCUMBER HELPS REDUCE SWELLING
The redness around your eyes when you're tired is caused by broken blood vessels as a result of excessive rubbing around the eye area. Placing cold cucumber slices on the eyes is one of the great ways to reduce puffiness. Easy and affordable, not to mention it tastes pretty good too!

5) DRINKING LOTS OF WATER KEEPS SKIN FROM DRYING AND PREVENTS WRINKLES

What keeps skin young and supple is the presence of oil and collagen, which will decrease as we get older, forming more wrinkles. That is not to say that we should not drink water as it keeps our bodies hydrated from the inside, but what also keeps skin and hair moist and healthy is natural body oil!

6) PORES CAN BE REDUCED WITH COLD WATER

Unfortunately, it is impossible to change the size of your pores as it is genetically influenced, but you can tighten them by exfoliating and washing your face with cold water. However, this is only a temporary effect. Don't worry about the size of your pores; just keep your face clean and exfoliate, and let your concealer do the rest :)

7) NAIL POLISH TURNS NAILS YELLOW
Nails turn yellow because they can absorb the colour pigments from nail polish, especially darker hues like red and black. Paint a clear base coat before applying polish to prevent this. 

Let us know if you are facing any beauty dilemmas, questions or even ideas that you would like us to blog about in our next post! Hope to hear from you soon! :)


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