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Saturday, July 9, 2011

5 Common Myths about Skin Care Products

Close up of a basal cell carcinomaImage via Wikipedia
Do you have trouble finding the best skin care products? I don't know about you but I have given up on trying most mainstream skin care products.  A lot of the companies that manufacture these products make so many claims about their effects, but I have found that most of them prove to be untrue.  With flashy advertisements and catchy sales pitches, they are simply fooling consumers.

For the best skin care, you need to look beyond the mainstream.  There are many lies surrounding skin care products these days and in order to find truly good products, we have to do some myth-busting.  Here are 5 common myths about the skin care products you'll find at the department store or drugstore.

   1. If a product is expensive, it is of high quality. You'd think you are getting more for your money when you pay a high price for a product but in the case of skin care, it is simply untrue.  Big companies spend lots of money and time on marketing and neglect the true purpose of their work, which is to create an effective product that is safe for consumers.  The best skin care products out there are beyond the limelight.
Basal cell carcinomaImage via Wikipedia
   2. If my favorite actress is advertising a product, it is the best out there.  You will see that a lot of the big brands use famous supermodels and actresses to advertise their goods. The truth is that a lot of these famous people don't even use the products they advertise.  The most effective ingredients are kept a secret from consumers and they surely aren't used in mainstream products.  To follow the best skin care regime, you have to use products that contain the latest ingredients from Europe.  Famous people have nicer skin than average people because they have access to products that are simply not as famous as they are.

3. You must use a face cream that contains an SPF factor.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  This might sound controversial since it has probably been drilled in your mind that the cause of skin cancer is sun exposure.  Scientists have actually found that poor nutrition is more likely the cause of skin cancer.  SPF factors are full of chemicals that can actually cause cancer with long-term use and the best skin care products simply do not contain an SPF factor.  You are better off wearing wide-brim hats and limiting your sun exposure if you are worried about it.

   4. You have to find products that are made for your particular skin type.  For the best skin care, you actually have to find products that are made for all skin types, not just one.  The reason why many products are formulated for different skin types is that they contain irritating chemical ingredients that aren't compatible with all skin types.  The best products out there are effective on all skin types and can be used in all climates.

   5. If a product label says "natural" or "organic," I can believe it.  One important thing to remember when shopping for skin care products is to not believe everything you read.  Read the ingredients instead and you will know whether the product is really natural or not. The best skin care products are so natural that they are safe enough to eat.  Check with the companies to see if the products you are interested in are safe enough to ingest and only then are they safe enough to put on your skin.
Ekoi Human Skin MaskImage by cliff1066™ via Flickr
Now that you are armed with this information, think again before purchasing any skin care product.  For the best skin care, you have to use products that are natural and contain the highest quality ingredients.  Don't believe all the hype and keep these factors in mind when shopping around for skin care products.  If you know what to look for you will find good products that are affordable and most importantly, they will be effective.

Elizabeth Ruby is passionate about good health and using healthy products on her skin. She does extensive research on the best products to use and what products to avoid. Visit her website at http://www.skinantiagingsite.com/ to find out what products she recommends.

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