With the development of face value economy, skin care has become an indispensable compulsory course for everyone in self-management. In this process, some people found that they had clearly done skin care, but their skin was getting worse and worse instead of getting better.

 

This may be because there is a misunderstanding in the concept of skin care, which leads to excessive exertion or the wrong direction, which makes the results run counter to each other.

 

For example, the seven habits that hurt the skin that we are going to talk about today are regarded as common sense by many people, which may be the chief culprit why your skin is not as good as others.

 

 

 

 

Myth 1: After using makeup remover

Wash your face with facial cleanser again

 

Many people will wash their faces with facial cleanser after using makeup remover, thinking that this is the only way to clean them.

 

Truth: It's basically unnecessary.  

 

The cleaning power of makeup remover can remove makeup and wash your face. After mastering the correct use method, the makeup remover can be washed away with clean water.

 

 

You know, long-term use of makeup remover products with strong cleaning ability may damage the skin barrier function, and it may become sensitive muscle if you are not careful.

 

建议:In most cases of non-waterproof sunscreen or light makeup, the purpose of cleaning can be achieved by using basic facial cleanser without removing makeup.

 

 

Myth 2: Mask should be applied every day

Better hydration effect

 

Truth: Just apply it once in a while.

 

Apply the mask every day, especially for more than 15 minutes each time, and the stratum corneum is easy to replenish too much water, which exceeds its capacity.

 

Many people will feel that their skin becomes tender and transparent when applying this at first. After a long time, they will find that their skin is easily sensitive, and symptoms such as rash or tingling may appear.  

 

 

Recommendations:Mask is not suitable for all people. People with sensitive skin are advised to consult a dermatologist first. Some people don't need and are not suitable for using mask. Generally, if you want to apply a mask, it is recommended to 2 ~ 3 times a week, each time should not exceed 15 minutes.

 

 

Myth 3: Skin needs deep cleansing

 

Truth: No need.

 

In fact, using various deep cleansing products too frequently can likewise destroy the normal stratum corneum and cause damage to the skin barrier.

 

In fact, most healthy skin hardly needs to be exfoliated, because the skin cutin itself has a replacement cycle and will fall off naturally.  

 

Recommendations:This kind of deep cleaning product is only suitable for people with rough and dull skin and thick stratum corneum.  Especially for people with sensitive skin, it is recommended to stay away from such products and try not to use them.

 

 

Myth 4: What is natural is good

 

 

All kinds of homemade masks, handmade soaps, unique skin care remedies... have become popular one after another. Many people think that these things are natural and even edible, so they must be safe.  

 

Truth: If you do this, you are more likely to ruin your face.

 

 

The reason is simple. Homemade products have huge potential safety hazards.  

 

First of all, it is impossible to clearly know how many pesticide residues and other harmful impurities there are in fruits and vegetables used in such products;  

 

Secondly, many natural plants contain light-sensitive substances, which will cause adverse reactions when applied to the face, leading to skin darkening or allergies;  

 

Finally, although some things are nutritious when eaten, these nutrients cannot be absorbed through the skin and may be counterproductive.

 

Recommendations:Be cautious and cautious about all kinds of handmade, pure natural and original ecology, and try not to use them if you can.

 

 

 

Myth 5: Use a face steamer every day

Can hydrate and detox

 

 

Truth: I really can't stand steaming my face every day.

 

Indeed, steaming the skin occasionally won't be a big problem, and it feels very good after steaming.  

 

If you use the face steamer frequently, your skin may lose moisture. First of all, spraying pure water itself does not have any water-locking effect. Secondly, because the temperature of hot spraying is high, long-term hot spraying can easily destroy the sebum film of normal skin and reduce the skin's own water-locking ability.

 

If you really use it every day, the final result is that your skin may be drier.  

 

 

Suggestions:Just like saunas and hot springs, when using a face steamer, the first thing to do is to control the temperature of the face steamer, and the second thing to do is not to use it every day.It should be emphasized that sensitive skin should not use face steamer as much as possible, because the change of temperature is likely to aggravate the sensitive state.

 

 

 

Myth 6: Toner should be applied with cotton pads

 

 

Truth: No need.

 

In fact, using a cotton pad to apply toner has almost nothing to do with secondary cleaning except that the consumption of toner will be accelerated.  

 

However, repeated rubbing of cotton pads can easily destroy the normal stratum corneum, so it is basically unnecessary to use it.  

 

Recommendations:The toner simply needs to be applied by hand (spraying with a spray bottle will also work).

 

 

Myth 7: Photorejuvenation and other medical beauty

Short operation time = loss

 

 

Truth: Not really.

 

The duration does not play a decisive role in the effect of photoelectric projects such as photorejuvenation. Setting parameters that vary from person to person for individual skin problems is the key.

 

Too much or for a long time will also bring certain side effects.

 

 

Recommendations:How long it takes to play depends on your skin condition and the effect you want to achieve, and leave it to a professional and reliable doctor to help you judge.

Disclaimer

  • 1. This website aims to popularize skincare knowledge for readers;
  • 2. The popular science content cannot replace doctors' diagnosis opinions, and is for reference only; If you have skin problems, please consult a professional doctor in time;