5 beauty myths debunked

The internet is forever preaching to us what is right and what is wrong when it comes to beauty, yet when put against scientific evidence many of these ‘hacks’ are proven to be a load of fluff. I've debunked 5 common beauty myths that you need to know about right now.

     1. Only dry skin types should use moisturiser

Many women with oily skin believe that they shouldn’t use a moisturiser as this will only make the oil worse and leave them with greasy, shiny skin. This is in fact not true, using a moisturiser daily is imperative for all skin types to ensure your skin stays supple, hydrated and works in preventing wrinkles. If you do suffer with oily skin there are many things you can do without dropping moisturiser altogether, many brands offer mattifying gel based moisturisers which cater to oily skin, leaving your complexion fresh and glowing without the greasy residue.

     2.  Toothpaste gets rid of spots

We’ve all done it, noticed a massive zit on our forehead and reached for the Colgate, but this age old hack is definitely not the way to rid of a spot. Yes toothpaste uses a drying formula which means it kills the spot, right? Wrong, using toothpaste will inflame the area and get under the skin promoting further infection, it is much more effective to buy spot cream or keep the area clean to prevent further outbreaks.

     3.  Makeup will last for years

Much like food, makeup too has an expiration date, each product varies but most of them have a shelf life of about 6-12 months. It’s a good idea to have a makeup clear-out every once in a while to make sure you aren’t using out of date makeup as this can be detrimental to your skin and eye health.

     4. Drinking water cures dry skin

It’s no secret that drinking 8 glasses of water a day does wonders to the look of your skin leaving it fresh, hydrated and glowing, but there is no specific evidence that suggests it cures dry skin. Yes it hydrates, but if you suffer with pretty bad dry skin you really should invest in a good beauty regime to tackle the dryness, such as using a facial oil and heavy duty moisturiser.

     5. Shaving hair makes it grow back thicker

There is no evidence that supports the argument that hair grows back thicker after shaving, however it may appear thicker because of the blunt ends that are caused from the harsh effects of shaving. These ends can seem more noticeable as they grow back as stubble.