
Certain beauty myths are only myths and you'd be surprised how many common believes have been shattered by specialists. Check out the following beauty myths and find out if you've got all the beauty facts right!
The preoccupation with beauty and health can be traced back to
ancient times, so you can imagine the abundance of beauty tips which have been passed
on from generation to generation. This massive amount of tips has
generated beauty myths which could actually be facts or fiction. To
ensure you get the right ones, some of these beauty myths have been
tested and you'd be quite surprised about certain results.
Some people would do almost anything to look fabulous, so if you
want to benefit from the best treatments, make sure you get all the
facts straight, in order to distinguish facts from fiction. Unless
the placebo effect kicks in, certain beauty myths are just plain
myths, so here are some exposed beauty myths to add to your beauty
book. This way you'll not only ensure you and your skin benefit
from beauty treatments which work, but you'll be able to pass on
accurate information to your friends and family.
Toothpaste can clear a zit
This is a Fact! Toothpaste can clear a zit due to its ingredients
which dry the skin. Applied on the zit only, toothpaste will help
dry it, thus speeding up the heeling process. However, keep in mind
that toothpaste can irritate your skin, causing dryness and
flaking, so make sure you only use it on a small area.
Cucumber helps clear eye puffiness
This is a Fact! Cucumbers help diminish the appearance of puffy
eyes, as anything cold would do for the matter. Since cucumbers are
cold, they will help diminish the water retention under the eyes,
retention that causes that puffy appearance.
Waxing or shaving makes hair grow thicker
This myth is Fiction! Waxing or shaving removes the hair but
doesn't make it grow back thicker. The thing is that after it's
been shaved or pulled out, the hair is coarser, so it appears to be
thicker than long hairs.
Sharing makeup is not healthy
This is Fact! It has been proven that shared makeup actually shares
bacteria which can cause infections or skin problems, so try to
avoid borrowing any makeup from lipstick to eyeliner if you want to
be safe. Don't use testers and only use your own, clean products if
you don't want to trade germs with anyone else!
Popping a zit is not okay
This is a Fact! It's best to leave your zits alone if you don't
want them to get infected, or worse, spread, making you wind-up
with more zits than before. Pushing the zit will only spread the
infection under your skin, causing the area around it to contact
the infection, and resulting into more zits developing. Cleanse
your skin properly and allow the zit to clear on its own.
The more you cleanse your face the better
This is Fiction! Over-cleansing your skin will only cause dryness,
so you end-up doing more harm than good, in the long-run. Cleansing
it properly twice a day, in the morning and in the evening is just
enough the keep your skin safe, without removing the entire natural
barrier which protects the skin from environmental factors.
Only overweight people have cellulite
This is Fiction! You don't have to be overweight to develop
cellulite, so everyone is susceptible to cellulite regardless
of their weight. Cellulite is influenced by gender, genes as well
as lifestyle, so the fact that you're working out might not make
you safe from developing those dreaded “cottage cheese thighs”.
Lemons can lighten skin and hair
This is a Fact! Lemon juice can indeed help lighten the skin and
the hair, but don't expect the same results as in bleaching. They
help lighten, not discolor, so use lemons carefully if you wish to
lighten your skin/hair naturally. Don't forget, however, that
keeping lemon juice in contact with the skin or the hair for too
long can cause irritation or dryness.
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