Myths vs Facts

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Fact: Hydration also needs moisturizers to lock water into the skin. Without a moisturizer, water can easily evaporate from the surface of your skin, leaving it dehydrated even if you drink plenty of fluids.

Pro Tip: Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, but always pair it with a moisturizer that contains humectants like hyaluronic acid and emollients like squalane or shea butter. This combination keeps your skin plump, soft, and balanced throughout the day.

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Fact: Skipping moisturizer doesn’t stop oiliness, in fact, it can make your skin produce even more oil to compensate for the lack of hydration. This often leads to clogged pores, breakouts, and an unbalanced skin barrier.

Pro Tip: Even if you have oily skin, don’t skip moisturizer. Instead, pick a lightweight, oil-free, formula with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to hydrate without heaviness. This keeps your skin balanced, calm, and less prone to excess shine.

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Fact: Just because an ingredient is natural doesn’t mean it’s automatically safe for every skin type. Even well-tolerated botanicals can react differently depending on your skin’s condition.

Pro Tip: Always patch test new products before applying them to your face. Look for products that are clinically tested, dermatologically safe, and formulated with balanced concentrations.

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Fact: Effectiveness doesn’t come from the price tag or fancy packaging, it depends on the quality and formulation. Affordable products can work well if they contain the right actives in effective doses.

Pro Tip: Don’t get swayed by marketing claims alone. Read the ingredient lists and look for proven actives. Focus on products that suit your skin type and concerns rather than equating cost with results.

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Fact: Tingling or stinging isn’t a sign that a product is working, it usually means your skin barrier is being irritated. While mild tingling can sometimes occur with first time usage, persistent stinging, burning, or redness are red flags that the product is too strong for your skin.

Pro Tip: Always start slowly, patch test new products and stop using harsh products if stinging is persistent. Use exfoliants and actives at the right concentration for your skin type.

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Fact: Overloading your skin with too many actives or layering multiple products can disrupt the skin barrier, lead to irritation, or sensitivity. Skincare works best when it’s consistent, balanced, and suited to your skin’s needs.

Pro Tip: Stick to a simple, effective routine. Use a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen as a base and introduce treatment products like serums slowly and only if needed.

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Fact: Acne is driven by a mix of factors like hormones, excess oil production, clogged pores, and genetics. Stress, diet, and certain skincare habits can also trigger or worsen breakouts.

Pro Tip: Keep your routine gentle and consistent. Use a mild, non-stripping cleanser with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and Zinc PCA to clear clogged pores, balance oil and calm inflammation.

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Fact: Acne isn’t just a teenage problem, it’s also common among adults, especially women in their 20s to 40s, due to factors like stress, hormones, diet, and lifestyle.

Pro Tip: Focus on a consistent acne-care routine with gentle cleansers, salicylic acid or niacinamide, manage stress, and consult a dermatologist if breakouts persist.

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Fact: Pore size is largely determined by genetics and skin type. While they may look larger due to excess oil, buildup, or loss of skin elasticity, you can’t permanently change their size.

Pro Tip: Keep pores looking refined by using gentle exfoliating acids (like salicylic or glycolic), niacinamide to regulate oil, and daily sunscreen to prevent UV damage that can make pores appear bigger.

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Fact: Pores don’t have muscles, so they can’t physically open or shut. What makes them look open is buildup of oil, dead skin, or dirt, while cold water or toners may only cause a temporary tightening effect.

Pro Tip: Keep pores clear and less visible with regular cleansing, gentle exfoliation, and sunscreen to protect from sun damage. Use lightweight hydrators instead of relying on quick fixes like splashing cold water.

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Fact: Up to 80% of UV rays can penetrate clouds, and UVA rays that cause aging are present year-round, even on cloudy or rainy days. Skipping sunscreen in “bad weather” still leaves your skin vulnerable.

Pro Tip: Make sunscreen a daily habit, rain or shine. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning and reapply if you’re outdoors, your skin needs protection from sun damage no matter the season.

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Fact: The SPF in makeup products like foundation or BB creams is not enough to provide full sun protection. You’d need to apply several layers of makeup to reach their SPF rating, which isn’t practical or skin-friendly.

Pro Tip: Always apply a proper broad-spectrum sunscreen as part of your skincare routine before makeup. For touch-ups, reapply every 2–3 hours using SPF sprays, sticks, or powders that layer well over makeup.

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Fact: UV rays penetrate even the windows
and still damage your skin, leading to premature aging, pigmentation, and increased risk of skin cancer over time. That’s why being indoors doesn’t mean you’re completely safe from the sun.

Pro Tip: Make broad-spectrum sunscreen a part of your daily routine, even when you’re indoors. Look for SPF 30 or higher with protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Apply it in the morning, reapply if you sit by windows or use devices emittin

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Fact: Melanin offers some natural protection, but no skin tone is immune to UV damage. People with medium to deeper skin tones may tan instead of burn, but tanning is still a sign of skin injury and can lead to pigmentation, premature aging, and increased risk of skin cancer.

Pro Tip: Whatever your skin tone, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day. Reapply every 2–3 hours when outdoors, and combine with protective clothing or shade for the best defense against sun damage.

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