5 Beauty MYTHS You Have To Stop Believing

When it comes to beauty, everyone has an opinion or a foolproof trick that they guarantee “will work, 100%!” The problem is, there are so many beauty myths floating around, you could be believing fake news. Ever put toothpaste on a pimple? Huge mistake! To make sure you’re not victimized by a beauty myth ever again, I'm debunking five common myths that could be messing up your beauty game…

MYTH 1: Shaving your face will give

you a beard

The truth: Shaving does not cause your hair to grow back thicker or faster, so shaving your face will not give you a beard. The growth of hair is controlled by the follicle, and shaving doesn’t affect the follicle or the growth pattern. However, because the blade cuts the hair at the thickest part of the hair, as it regrows (because it doesn’t have the fine tip that hairs naturally have), it can feel rougher than before.

Why you need to start shaving your face: Shaving your face will not only create a more seamless base for makeup application by getting rid of "peachfuzz", but it’ll act as a physical exfoliator, leaving you with brighter, clearer skin. Dermaplaning (which is the official derm-term) will help remove dead skin or hair that’s blocking your pores, which can trigger breakouts that are making your skin look dull. It’ll also allow for better absorption of other skincare products, making your daily regime more impactful.

How to shave your face: Start with a clean face, ensuring it’s completely dry before you shave. You don’t need to exfoliate before, because the process acts as an intense exfoliation. Then, using a straight razor, which you can buy on Wish, £2, pull your skin up towards your eyes so that the skin is taught. Then, using small, steady strokes, with the blade at a 45-degree angle, glide the blade downwards (in the same direction of the hair growth). Do this for the entire bottom half of your face, and the same for your forehead. Take extra care around the brow area and be very light handed – you don’t need a lot of pressure. If you have active pimples, you should avoid these. Check out Huda Beauty's video on this it helped me to much! Video

MYTH 2: Botox fills in fine lines and wrinkles

What most people think: It’s commonly believed that Botox will plump and fill the skin, for a more youthful appearance, but this isn’t true. Even though fillers and Botox are now everyday terms, there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding what they do.

The truth about Botox: Botox relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles and lines and temporarily softens the look of lines. By blocking local nerve impulses to specific muscles within your face, although temporarily, Botox prevents you from having full control of your facial expressions to prevent the wrinkles that come with it. Whereas fillers inject a hyaluronic acid-based formula into the skin to add volume to the face and enhance natural proportions. In basic terms, Botox relaxes the muscle to prevent the formation of wrinkles, and fillers plump and add volume to the face.

MYTH 3: Cutting your hair regularly will help it grow

What most people think: If you’ve been scheduling your hair appointments every six weeks in the hope of longer, more voluminous hair, then you’re victim to one of the most common beauty myths on the block. The reality is; your hair doesn’t register when you cut it. Hair growth begins at the follicle, so to boost growth you need to treat your scalp, not the ends. It may look and feel healthier – regular trims combat breakage and split ends that make your hair look dull and damaged – but sadly, it will not enhance growth.

How to boost growth: If you want to boost growth, you need to show your scalp some love and start using a scalp scrub weekly. By exfoliating your scalp, you’ll help detoxify and re-balance the pH level so that it’s less likely to flake or become irritated. By massaging the scrub into your scalp, you’ll stimulate blood circulation, which helps encourage growth and increase shine. Plus, most scrubs also contain hydrating ingredients and vitamins to soften the scalp and enhance growth.

Here is one of the best scalp scrubs of 2019.

MYTH 4: Expensive skincare is more effective

The truth: Out of all of the skincare myths, this is probably the most dangerous to believe – well, for your bank account. The reality is, just because a product is expensive, that doesn’t always make it more effective. Often, you’re paying for the brand’s reputation, the packaging or the fancy scent. Of course, there are times when you’re paying for the active ingredients, which are more expensive and more potent.

What you need to know: Whenever you’re investing in a new skincare product, always check that you’re getting the ingredients you’re paying for by reading the ingredient list, which is ordered highest concentration to lowest concentration. If an ingredient claims to be packed with miracle ingredients but only contains 2% of that said ingredient, you may not be paying for the formula. Although this is dependent on the ingredient, as some are more potent than others. For example, salicylic acid will typically only be used in 2% concentrations as it’s such a powerful active ingredient. Just remember to always do your research before you invest in a new skincare product; check the ingredient list and always read the reviews!

Go back to basics: Instead of splashing out on a new skincare product, you can always try to find a DIY alternative!

MYTH 5: Sun exposure can help your skin and reduce acne

What most people think: Sun damage is no joke. While it may seem like a day in the sun is working wonders for your complexion, it’s actually permanently damaging your skin. It might feel like it’s drying out your pimples and giving you a glow, but that’s just dehydrated skin and fried skin cells. Fast forward a week, and your skin will be dry and flaky, not to mention the irreversible damage that you can’t see. Plus, this layer of dead skin can block your pores, trapping oil and triggering breakouts.

The truth about sun exposure: Did you know that 90% of how your skin ages is completely within your control and is directly related to sun exposure? Don’t forget that sun exposure causes inflammation, skin discoloration, dark spots, not to mention, the powerful UVA and UVB rays cause premature aging in the skin. In short; no sun exposure will help your skin.

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