Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Skin Care Myths MYTH NO. 1 Drinking lots of water keeps skin youthful-looking. Well, water does help clean the kidneys, and it does act as an appetite suppressant, and it is good for over all health, but short of bloating you up and temporarily getting rid of some wrinkling, water doesn't do a whole lot for the complexion. On the other hand, the key to controlling oily skin is to bring balance to it by using a lightweight oil-free moisture lotion that is hydrophilic (water loving). Water is very important for general health, however, and most people these days are seriously dehydrated. I have on my website an important series of articles about the necessity of drinking plenty of water. You can find the links to the articles at http://chetday.com/articlemenu.html#water MYTH NO. 2 Soap is bad for the skin. Traditional soap was a mix of animal fats and fruit/vegetable oils. This has a high pH and can in fact be drying, particularly to aging skin. But these days, newer soaps have been formulated with synthetic surfactants, which cleanse skin in a milder manner then true soap. Some soaps even have emollients (moisturizers) added, so they are good for the skin. If you prefer that "squeaky-clean" feeling soap provides, there's nothing wrong with using it. MYTH 3 It's too late to start using sunscreen. It's never too late to start protecting skin from the sun. The cumulative effect of the sun is what's damaging, so by avoiding it, you could halt some of its progress. Furthermore, there is clinical evidence that once you start protecting the skin, it has the ability to repair itself. This repair is not going to happen overnight; it's a gradual process that can take a couple years to yield significant results. Be wary, however, of drug store sunscreens because most of them use ingredients that may, according to some studies, even contribute to skin cancer. MYTH NO. 4 Scalp massage can turn around hair loss. If it can, it's never been scientifically proven. Proponents of massage, claim myriad benefits, including an increase in circulation to the scalp, which causes the hair bulb to be flooded with the nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth. However, the scalp is already one of the most vascularized areas of the body. There may be a placebo or anti-stress component, which could account for the limited success in a few people. MYTH NO. 5 You can shrink a pore. The size of your pores is genetically determined. Cosmetic companies are making many millions by convincing women they can be shrunk. Once you reach puberty, the pores become their adult size. However, they can appear to be overly enlarged if they become impacted with keratin, sebaceous material or bacteria. Anti-agers such as Retin-A and alpha- hydroxy acids can break up these materials to return pores to their normal appearance. Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior.Keep your behavior positive, because your behavior becomes your habits.Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny. - Mahatma Gandhi Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ My Blogs: http://.blogspot.com/ http://bee-witched.blogspot.com/ http://kitchenwitchrecipes.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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