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Skin Care
The one thing women obsess about more than their weight is their skin. Here are
EIGHT myth busters
1. Tanning is harmless
Exposure to ultra violet light, UVA or UVB, accounts for 90 percent of the symptoms
of premature skin aging. Both UVA and UVB radiation can cause skin damage including
wrinkles, lowered immunity against infection, aging of skin disorders and cancer.
The amount of damage to the skin caused by the sun is determined by the total lifetime
amount of radiation exposure and the person’s pigment protection.
2. Acne is caused by what you eat
Acne is caused by over production of sebum (oil) and obstruction of the pores. The
amount of sebum produced by the skin is regulated by hormones only, not food. This
includes chocolate, greasy food, soda and fast foods. These foods do not have any
effect on the hormones that regulate sebum production.
3. Dermatologists can diagnose any skin conditions
Medicine is an art, not an exact science. Dermatologists spend at least three years
learning about various skin disorders. Unfortunately, some people have rashes that
fit several different disease profiles. Dermatologists are trained to diagnose a
rash by giving a prioritized list of possibilities. Sometimes the response to treatment
helps determine the diagnosis.
4. Topical antioxidants reverse wrinkles
Free radicals play an important role in creating wrinkles. Therefore, it makes sense
that antioxidants will make skin more youthful. Unfortunately, there are no good
scientific studies that show what type of topical antioxidant is effective. This
research is being conducted now, but it is still too early to tell. Right now the
only topical product that has been proven to improve wrinkles is Retin-A.
5. All-Natural skin care products are best
What exactly does all natural mean? Unfortunately, this term can mean just about
anything, and cosmetics companies use it any way they want. All cosmetics and skin
care products have synthetic ingredients in them. Because a skin care product is
made from a plant does not mean that it is better for the skin that a product created
in a lab.
6. Dry skin causes wrinkles
Wrinkles are caused by many factors as the skin ages. The microscopic changes are
distinct and unmistakable. Even though wrinkled skin looks better when moisturised
there is no evidence that moisturiser has any effect on the microscopic skin damage.
In other words, moisturisers do not have any long-term effect on wrinkles.
7. Expensive skin care products are better than inexpensive ones
The cost of a skin care product or cosmetic is absolutely NOT an indicator of effectiveness.
The cosmetics industry would like people to believe that an expensive product has
some special ingredient in it that makes It more effective. However, there are many
products in every category that are effective and don’t come with a high price tag.
8. Men don’t have as many skin problems as women
Men wrinkle as much as women and they get skin conditions such as acne, seborrhoea,
atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis just like women. Men also have additional concerns
surrounding their facial hair. While men don’t spend as much money as women on wrinkle
creams and other skin care products, they also don’t use sunscreen and protect their
skin enough.
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