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The Internet is a storehouse of myths, and the beauty industry is no exception. Before believing in these erroneous claims has led you to skin problems, we will tell you why you should take them critically.
The best cleanser is soap
Soaps are salts of fatty acids, which are also very alkaline. Soap suds significantly raises the pH level of the skin and takes several hours to recover.
If you experience discomfort when washing with soap (dryness, feeling of tightness, peeling), use cleansing gels to cleanse oily skin. Creamy products are suitable for sensitive people.
Washing with soap is not the best solution
For oily skin, washing with soap can cause a lot of problems. A couple of hours after such cleansing, it will begin to shine even more, because the sebaceous glands, in response to dehydration and a jump in pH, secrete more and more sebum.
“The exception is products that are called “soap without soap”. Resembling the usual bar in shape, they contain completely different foaming agents and have a different pH level. So if it’s impossible to abandon the usual format of washing, it’s worth looking for just such a tool, ”says Elena Eliseeva.
Cleansing foam for skin radiance Pureté Thermal, Vichy removes impurities and refreshes the skin, provides comfort.
Cleansing gel-foam “Grape extract” for normal and combination skin, Garnier‘) removes excess sebum and moisturizes the skin due to aloe in the composition.
The more expensive cosmetics, the more effective they are.
This is a common but incorrect opinion. For proof, contact brands with affordable pricing. Yes, they produce not only acne products, but also anti-age cosmetics, and this is the most expensive category of cosmetics.
Let the packaging of these products look more modest than that of luxury brands (by the way, we discussed pricing issues in the beauty industry in this article). They work quite efficiently.
Concentrated anti-wrinkle serum Hyalu B5, La Roche-Posay contains everything you need to smooth wrinkles, improve skin tone and elasticity: hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and madecassoside – one of the most promising modern ingredients that stimulates collagen synthesis.
Revitalizing night cream and mask for intense oxygenation of the skin Slow Age, Vichy looks unusual, but works effectively. Antioxidant formula: resveratrol saturates the skin with oxygen, baicalin neutralizes the effects of oxidative stress and stimulates recovery.
Pimples can not be pressed, but if carefully, then you can
This is a dangerous delusion. It is better to trust such manipulations to a professional cosmetologist. Let’s explain our categoricalness.
Inept actions can drive inflammation deep into the skin, as a result, the pimple will increase in size. The danger will increase many times if you injure the skin in this way with dirty hands.
Rough pressure damages tissues and blood vessels, as a result, a bluish spot, pigmentation, and in the worst case, a scar often form at the site of the squeezed out pimple.
Better be patient and save yourself with SOS means.
Alliance Perfect Concealer Stick, L’Oréal Paris reliably hides imperfections, including pimples and redness, is easy to apply and does not clog pores.
Breakout Control Targeted Blemish Spot Treatment, Kiehl’s quickly neutralizes rashes, contains a high concentration of sulfur – a well-known antiseptic.