Skin Care Myths

With advances in research, we now know more about skin than ever. At the same time, the internet and social media have made it easier for misguided information to spread, leading to a swirl of confusion when it comes to skin care advice. So how does one sort fact from fiction? In a word: SCIENCE. Misleading information can’t stand up to what scientific evidence has proven to be true.

Let our investigative work be your guide to fact checking trendy skin care advice and debunking pervasive myths.

Top Skin Care Myths to Watch Out For

Falling for beauty myths can lead you astray from having your best skin. Click on each of the questions below to find out what our investigation revealed + get recommendations for what you should do instead.

How to Fact Check Skin Care Claims on Your Own

Skin care claims can easily get out of control when they are based on exaggerations of data or one-off anecdotal, personal experiences. Worse, some are outright marketing ploys meant to hide the truth.

When in doubt, do your own myth busting by using our Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary to look up the pros and cons of individual ingredients. We explain the benefits and drawbacks of ingredients based on the latest published research, letting you easily make an informed decision.

Want to delve deeper into what works for skin and what doesn’t? We’ve done the detective work for you by debunking more skin care myths in the articles below.

References for this information:
1. Toxicology In Vitro, February 2018, pages 237-245
2. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, July-August 2017, pages 521-525
3. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 413-421
4. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, August 2010, pages 157-162
5. Therapeutic Delivery, July 2015, ePublication

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