Beauty: Myths & Truths

Every now and then we bathe; The skin gets used to them cosmetics that we use; We can reduce its resources epidermis us; These and other questions are answered below.

Ta parabens are carcinogenic

MYTH

They are antimicrobial substances (preservatives) derived from petroleum derivatives. They were used for the first time in cosmetology in 1950, in order to keep cosmetics unchanged from microorganisms for a long time. However, in recent years, parabens have been blamed for allergies and even cancer, but this has not been proven. For this reason, the use of natural preservatives tends to become dominant and chemical preservatives are constantly losing ground.

Frequent washing damages the hair

MYTH & TRUTH

Depending on the type of hair, the lifestyle and the conditions in which you live or work (air conditioning, polluted atmosphere). However, if you want to wash often, you should use a mild shampoo, suitable for daily use (even if you have oily hair). Also, be careful with very hot water (hot), because it dehydrates the scalp as well as the hair. Finally, during washing, do not force your hands, but make gentle circular movements with the tips of your fingers in order to spread the product evenly and also to stimulate the microcirculation of the scalp.

The skin gets used to the cosmetics you use

MYTH

No, simply the needs of the skin change according to the season of the year. For example, in the summer months it becomes more oily, due to the heat, while in the winter it dehydrates more easily, due to the cold and dry atmosphere. So it's a good idea to adjust your cosmetics with the weather as a barometer.

Discolorations on the face "fade out"

TRUTH

The older they are, the more systematic their treatment should be. Discolorations that are relatively new are treated with a combination of bleaching agents (such as hydroquinone) and exfoliating agents (chemical peels). For spots caused by photoaging and appearing on the face and hands, a good solution is the scraping of the skin with microcrystals or modern laser machines.

Skin pores are reduced

MYTH

Actually no. However, you can make them less visible with deep cleansing masks and exfoliators, and of course with makeup. Avoid rich moisturizing compositions and prefer make-up and powders for a matte effect.

Hair stops growing when it reaches a certain length

TRUTH

Well, depending on your genes, hair stops growing once it reaches a certain length. In some people the length of the hair can reach up to 50 cm, while in others it does not exceed 30.

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