Dr. Maryam Zamani of MZ Skin, a clean, high performance, scientific skincare range for timeless, youthful skin, runs through a few of the top Googled beauty myths.
Not Removing Make-up Before Bed Is O.K.
It is imperative to take your make up off at night. If you do not thoroughly cleanse your face and remove make up, dirt and dead skin cells will stay on the skin and clog pores which can lead to inflammation and spots, especially if you suffer from oily skin.
Leaving make up on whilst you sleep can cause oxidative damage. This is something which builds up during the day as particles from the environment (cars, smoke etc) build up and is absorbed by make-up. Leaving make up on doesn’t give your skin the opportunity to recover therefore weakening the skin’s protective barrier, leaving it more prone to premature ageing and wrinkles.
Drinking Water Hydrates The Skin.
Water is undoubtedly one of the most important nutrients for the body. Although drinking water daily is key to your general health and will help release toxins there is very little scientific evidence which proves that it actually has any skin benefits.
Skin can be hydrated through one of two different ways. That is by natural oil production or topically applied creams, lotions, and serums. Ideally you want to use a cream with the appropriate about of occlusives (that which prevents water from evaporating from the skin) and humectants (that which draws water into the superficial laters of the skin).
My Skin Type Will Never Change
Your skin type will change over the course of your life due to hormonal, environmental and seasonal factors.
High SPF = More Protection For The Skin
It would seem obvious that wearing a higher factor means you have more protection against the sun. However, beyond a certain point, wearing a higher SPF has little benefit as compared to wearing a lower factor. We advise wearing an SPF of at least 30 , which blocks out 97% of UVB radiation. Factor 50 will only block out 1% more – i.e. 98% of UVB rays.
Cleansing Wipes Are The Best Way To Regularly Remove Your Make-up
Actually cleansing wipes clog your pores with the chemicals they use in order to keep them moist. It is far more beneficial to use a gentle cleanser to take off your make up.
