Skincare myths: Here are some common misconceptions about skin health

Have you spent a considerable amount of money to buy organic skincare products without results Ever wondered why your ayurvedic skincare products are not working It may be because of certain skin care myths that have been imbibed in us for a long timeIf you love reading beauty and wellness articles or have been on the internet to find your best body care products or natural products for skin the chances are that you have consumed a ton of data Add to that midwives tales and we are left wondering what is a fact and what is fictionRitika Jayaswal CEO amp Founder Nourish Mantra busts some common myths related to facial care beauty products so you can move a step ahead in achieving your pictureperfect skinI only need to use sunscreen in summersWinters and monsoon have little to no heat from the sun That however does not mean that the suns rays are not present in the atmosphere They simply arent very strong because of the weather Sunscreens protect your skin from the harmful UV and UB rays of the sun which can cause skin cancer Therefore one must continue using a sun protection shield irrespective of the seasonI must exfoliate my skin every dayExfoliating your skin every day is a beauty and wellness sin Exfoliation is the process of deep cleaning your skin by removing dirt and oil clogged in the pores Our skin naturally sheds dead skin cells Exfoliating it every day will damage the skin and strip it off its natural oils leaving it flaky and dryUsing makeup is bad for my skinA lot of dualpurpose cosmetic products come with moisturisers that nourish your skin A good quality product does not clog your pores or trap the dirt What does harm your skin though is sleeping with your makeup on It not only causes skin breakouts but also breaks down the collagen thereby causing premature ageingExpensive products mean a better productThis is not always true What makes a product better than the other is its composition and formulation Every skin reacts differently to different ingredients We must choose products that work best with our skin type You may consult a dermatologist to know more about your skin so you can pick your ayurvedic skincare products more wiselyI have oily skin and should not use a moisturiserMany believe that using moisturisers and creams on oily skin causes skin breakouts Excess sebum production and clogged pores are the significant causes of acne and your moisturiser is simply well a moisturiser It nourishes your skin and keeps it soft and supple Ensure that you use a lightweight or gelbased moisturiser for oily skin and you are good to goA peasized amount of product is enough for my skinUnless a product asks to use a small dollop you must use as much as required to reap the benefits It is not a onesizefitsall situation with facial care beauty products Some spread easily while others need to be used in thick layers to work more efficientlyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeverAlso Read Half a century of lsquoImaginersquo Interesting facts about John Lennonrsquos peace anthem as it completes 50 years