Whether it\u2019s down to the misleading advertising that\u2019s commonplace in today\u2019s cosmetics industry or simply our own innate insecurities, many of us tend to have several misplaced concerns when it comes to selecting the right skin care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019re some common misconceptions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your skin only changes through aging or being exposed to different harsh environments. It won\u2019t adapt to the products you\u2019re using and develop a threshold of resistance like how our bodies can build-up a tolerance to caffeine. Think : If vegetables are healthy for you, would they stop being healthy for you after eating them in the long run? No, right? It applies to skin care products as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering why your products don\u2019t seem to be as effective as before, think about how much your complexion has improved ever since you began using the said products and it should become pretty obvious why they don\u2019t have the same impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cosmetic companies selling eye creams claim that the skin around our eyes is more sensitive and shouldn\u2019t be exposed to unnecessary ingredients. That\u2019s certainly true but it doesn\u2019t necessitate a separate product all together, just a well-formulated one that will work wonders across any area on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another reasoning by cosmetic companies is that because the skin around our eyes are thinner, eye creams have to be richer than your usual facial products. Ever tried using some brands of eye creams and ended up getting milia seeds? That\u2019s the problem! They are too rich!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personally, I use\u00a0hydrating serum<\/a>\u00a0mixed with\u00a0blemish corrector<\/a>\u00a0all over my face including my eyes area. These products are oil-free and will help prevent wrinkles. Always remember that prevention is better than cure.On the right is a testimonial from Rebecca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the past, toners were used to remove residues that soap were unable to remove. However, cleansers have evolved and nowadays you do not need toners to do that. A good cleanser will be able to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I quote Rona Berg from the author of Beauty, the New Basics : \u201cFor many women, toners are the logical next step in a skincare regimen, but I don\u2019t buy it. Literally. Whether they are called balancers, clarifying lotions, skin purifiers, or astringents (the strongest ones), toners are a pricey broth of water, color, preservatives, witch hazel, alcohol \u2014 and not much else. In fact, for most women, toners are a redundant product: toners are supposed to remove every last trace of oil, sweat, and makeup from your face \u2014 but so will a good cleanser. A toner will make your pores look smaller by swelling the tissue around the pore, but a moisturizer will do the same thing \u2014 and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an excellent article<\/a> and I agree with the points that John made. Be warned though, it\u2019s pretty technical and scientific. A few dermatologists, whom I spoke to, also do not believe that toners are needed as a daily regime too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However,\u00a0\u00a0if you still love your toner and believe that there\u2019s some benefit to your skin, go ahead and continue to use it. The bare\u00a0essential skin care routine<\/a>\u00a0is just 3 steps : cleanse \u2013>hydrate\/moisturise \u2013>sunscreen(for day only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many things in life, a product\u2019s true value cannot be accurately captured by its price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your priority should be the types of ingredients that go into your products because this will determine if they\u2019re suitable for you. You can definitely get the best results from such products without splurging on their more expensive or famous counterparts. However, having said that, good active ingredients do cost and if a product is too cheap, it probably doesn\u2019t have high percentages of active ingredients in there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a lot of big brands, you are just paying for the cost of celebrity endorsements, advertisements, etc. They can afford to spend millions on celebrities\u2019 endorsement as that has been priced into your bottle of skin care. Why are you paying for the frills when all you need is a good bottle of skin care product. Check out Skinlycious products for effective and reasonably-priced products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the review by Dr Siew<\/a>, an aesthetic doctor in Singapore, on one of the most well known luxury creams available \u2013 Cr\u00e8me De La Mer. In his review, he mentioned that : \u201cCr\u00e8me De La Mer is an ultra-rich night cream which works well to heal and anti-age skin. However, its formula, while novel 50 years ago, no longer commands the wonder it did, and definitely not the hefty price tag. Many cheaper creams today work just as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, again, price does not equate quality and effectiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No doubt there are some differences between men\u2019s and women\u2019s skin. Men\u2019s skin are oilier and thicker, with more facial hair. However, the ingredients used for men and women skin care products are not generally defined by those differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference between men\u2019s and women\u2019s skin care product is the smell. Men\u2019s skin care products are usually accompanied with musky fragrance while women\u2019s are infused with more floral or sweet fragrance. Another difference is the packaging with men\u2019s product being more masculine and women\u2019s being more feminine. Dr Siew also weighs in on this topic here<\/a> with similar views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The video below explains it all. Are you a smart consumer or are you one who buys into gender marketing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Skin Care Products Lose their Effects after Prolonged Usage.
False!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n2. Eye Creams are a Must!
False!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n3. Toners are a Must!
False!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n4. The prices of skin care products are an indication of their quality and effectiveness.
True and False!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n5. Men should use only men\u2019s range of skincare. Likewise for women.
False!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n