Urban Legends on Beauty
1. My skin is dry, I need to drink more water. False.
We aren't like our fellow succulents. When we drink water it goes
to our intestines , is absorbed by our bloodstream, is filtered by our
kidneys and then it hydrates our cells. Though drinking water is
essential, it does not moisturize our skin.
2. Chocolate gives me zits. False.
According to Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban, " chocolate
per se will not make you break out. In fact there is little evidence
that chocolate or any specific fatty foods will cause acne....". Looks
like the culprit for chocolate's bad rap is timing : PMS - chocolate -
hormonal acne.
3. Topical potions will make my cellulite vanish. False.
According to Dr. Jenny Kim of UCLA's David Geffen School of
Medicine, " there are no significant studies that prove cellulite creams
work, but there is anecdotal evidence which suggests that some women do
see an improvement with consistent use ". Anti-cellulite creams are
chock full of ingredients that boost circulation and detoxification, but
the results are temporary.
4. Retin-A will make me photosensitive.
5. Parabens will give me cancer. Probably False.( This one is tricky ).
The FDA believes that " at the present time there is no reason for
consumers to be concerned about the use of cosmetics containing parabens
". Though traces of parabens are winding up in breast tissue , it might
be prudent to use paraben free products if you are concerned until
there is the ultimate paraben vs. cancer study.
6. I work indoors, I don't need sunscreen. False.
Windows and fluorescent lights emit UV rays that damage skin. 62.8 %
of UVA ( aging ) rays travel through windows. Not to mention the
sunlight you encounter en route and en return from work. So if you work
in a big black box you are good.
7. I don't need to reapply my sunscreen. False.
Sunscreen, at least an SPF 30 lasts a maximum of 2 hours and needs
to be reapplied in a sufficient amount : a squirt or dollop the size of a
quarter. Factors such as sweat, humidity and contact with water will
minimize time between applications. So ignore your children's whining
and reapply.
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