Five beauty myths you should stop believing
As a beauty blogger with a massive passion for cosmetics, I often read articles and blog posts on top beauty tips.
Even though I'm a beauty blogger and not a beauty expert, I always like to make sure that I do my research and fact-check before publishing certain statements on my blog.
There are so many beliefs in the beauty world that are false and it's time to debunk those myths! Here are five beauty myths you need to stop believing right now.
Five beauty myths you should stop believing
1. You can use hairspray to set your makeup.
Absolutely not! Using hairspray on your face is not a good idea. It's not effective in setting makeup on your face and it's quite sticky. There are plenty of makeup setting sprays that will do the job.
2. Shaving will make your hair grow back thicker.
When I started shaving I was always told this, but it's not true. Shaving your legs makes the hairs short and blunt, so it feels thick and dense. That doesn't mean that it grows back thicker - because it doesn't.
3. Exfoliating dries out the skin.
No way! Sorry, but as someone who's really big on exfoliating my body, this is not true at all. If anything, exfoliating the skin increases circulation and helps to keep soft and nourished.
4. Botox only works on wrinkles and fine lines.
Another common myth is that Botox is only effective for facial lines, but this isn't true. Botox is used for a variety of conditions such as chronic back pain and hyperhidrosis disorder (known as extreme sweating.)
5. Makeup causes breakouts.
This isn't really true. There are different reasons why breakouts occur. I have oily skin, which triggers acne. Before applying makeup I always make sure that my skin is clear and I have a morning and evening skincare routine.
Other beauty myths that need to be debunked
Tanning beds are safer than tanning in the sun's rays: tanning beds are just as harmful as the sun because both expose you to the ultraviolet radiation. UV rays damage your skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.
You only need to wear sunscreen in the summer: you should wear sunscreen no matter the season.
Cutting hair will make it grow faster: I was always told this as a child but it's not correct. Yes, it's important to trim your hair but hair grows at the same rate regardless of the chop. Trimming your hair will not stop it from growing back.
Wearing makeup every day is bad for your skin: overloading your skin with products and cake-ing your face is bad for your face, but wearing makeup every day isn't.
You should wash your hair every day: no, don't do this! It's totally unnecessary. If anything, washing your hair every day can dry out your hair, especially if you have afro hair. If you need to wash your hair frequently then I'd recommend co-washing - washing your hair with conditioner only.